Create Alignment Through Your Strategic Plan with Anthony Taylor
In this episode of the Voice of Influence podcast, Andrea interviews Anthony Taylor, CEO of SME Strategy. Anthony, a seasoned facilitator of strategy sessions across North America, shares insights from his extensive experience. They discuss the importance of strategic planning, the difference between strategy, strategic initiatives, and strategic planning, and the critical elements of ensuring alignment within an organization. The conversation covers the impact of the pandemic on strategic planning, the common causes of resistance to strategic planning, and the elements that make vision and mission statements effective. Anthony emphasizes the importance of ongoing communication, the role of adaptability in strategic systems, and offers advice for those looking to have a voice of influence in their organization.
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Website: www.smestrategy.net
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
00:25 Anthony’s Unique Life Goals
01:42 Using StrengthsFinder in Business
04:02 Basics of Strategic Planning
07:20 Aligning Vision and Mission
14:24 Importance of Organizational Alignment
17:40 Resistance to Strategic Planning
21:19 Impact of the Pandemic on Strategic Planning
21:49 Increased Complexity and Risk in Business Operations
22:53 The Shift Towards Purpose-Driven Workplaces
24:44 Adapting Systems for Strategic Implementation
26:53 Needs-Based Approach to Strategic Planning
31:26 Overcoming Strategic Planning Challenges
35:41 Maintaining Strategic Alignment and Flexibility
40:22 Final Thoughts and Advice for Leaders
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