While intellect has its place in business, being smart is no replacement for creativity, agility, innovation or insight. In strategy formation, high intellect can be a hindrance; in a team of only “the smartest of the smart,” it can be a disaster.
Strategy doesn’t have to be complex but it can be hard to design and execute. This template guides you through the required elements for a powerful strategy. For each of the ten elements, characterize where you are with your current strategy – none part of it exists, you have developed an approach, you have started…
When growing or preparing to sell, each owner should begin to tabulate those activities, documents and plans they need for a successful exit. Use this checklist to get started, then find the expertise needed to assure you are ready. Preliminary-Business-Owner-Checklist-for-Personal-Goals
