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Outsourcing Strategy Development is old school.
StrategyAI is your tireless advisor who’s always ready, never needs a coffee break, and consistently delivers up-to-date strategic insights.

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“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” isn’t just for going green — it can also be a game changer for your .

✂️ Reduce: Remove inefficiencies from your processes. Get rid of duplicate data, reduce redundant work, and streamline everything that’s holding you back.
🔂 Reuse: Maximize what’s already working. Find new ways to use your existing resources and get the most out of what you've already got.
♻️ Recycle: Give your old ideas a fresh spin. Learn from past experiences and adapt them to today’s challenges.

See how you can use to drive growth and stay lean:

Achieve Lean Growth Using OKRs | Quantive Use OKRs to drive lean growth. Discover how they boost efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Don't worry, we'll keep it between us. 🤫

"Successful AI requires not just lots of data but lots of high-quality data built on a well-executed data strategy."

Read more for why a successful data strategy is essential:

Council Post: A Successful Data Strategy Is The Foundation For Your AI Strategy Executives are quickly learning that a successful data strategy is the foundation for an AI strategy.

Do as other businesses say, not as they do….

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✨Mirror, mirror on the wall...
Who's the most adaptive of them all?

Recently, these 3 companies have emerged as the fairest:

🌐Alibaba: Released generative AI applications for customer engagement and AI-driven risk control solutions for banking
🎬Netflix: Launched an AI-driven content creation tool, helping producers craft engaging storylines and visual effects
🤖Nvidia: Introduced the NVIDIA Isaac Platform, providing tools for creating AI-powered robots for various applications

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Why AI in Business Strategy is the Future | Quantive Discover the power of AI in business strategy for future success. See how it surpasses annual planning to ensure agility, alignment, and success.

💡We agree with Joanna — the same thought applies to using AI for strategy management.

You want AI to streamline data analysis so you can focus on strategy management, not for AI to take over strategy while you drown in reports.

Know the difference. 😉

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🗣Internal miscommunication.
Is this what's stopping you from nailing your business goals?

Recently, we asked: If you could declutter your strategy, which of the following would you eliminate first?

Without a doubt, 50% of you pointed out internal miscommunication.

To improve this, you need to focus on one thing: cross-functional collaboration — the hidden ingredient in successful internal communication.

Our guide will help you transform how you manage your strategy, starting with effective communication.

Check it out:

What is Cross Functional Collaboration? Benefits and Examples Cross functional collaboration allows employees from different departs in a company work together to create the best possible results.

"AI is more than just technology — it’s a transformative tool that, when wielded wisely, can redefine the very essence of how businesses operate and engage with their customers."

Learn more:

How Businesses Should (And Should Not) Use AI: A Strategic Blueprint Explore a strategic blueprint for effectively utilizing AI in business, highlighting how to leverage AI for transformative outcomes and avoid common pitfalls.

In the words of Seth Stephens-Davidhowitz, “Finding a way to get a handle on the stream of data at [your] fingertips, to help businesses distinguish between the signal and the noise, is a crucial first step.”

And what better way to do that than with ?

Discover the power of AI-driven :

AI Tools for Decision-Making — How AI is Changing Executive Decision-Making See how executives can use AI in decision-making using real-time insights and solutions.

What if you didn't need to outsource any part of your strategy management? 🎯

Discover the new way to develop, execute, and evaluate strategies. Dive into The 2024 State of Strategy Report and bring these insights into your business game. 🚀📊

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Why did the chicken cross the road?
To EGGSecute its strategy!

In our recent poll, 35% of you said that having clear goals is the most important part of a business strategy. Another 28% believe having an actionable plan is the top priority.

The truth? You can't succeed without both.

Clear goals give you direction, and an actionable plan shows you how to get there.

Business leaders, make sure you're combining both in your strategic planning. Need a hand?

Use this checklist as a guide:

Strategic Planning Process: 7 Crucial Steps to Success The steps of a strategic planning process include 1) Clarify your vision, mission, and values 2) Conduct an environmental scan 3)Define strategic priorities 4) Develop goals and metrics 5) Derive a strategic plan 6) Write and communicate your strategic plan 7) Implement, monitor, and revise

Working hard or hardly working? 🤔

With the right , you'll know to direct your efforts toward initiatives that matter for maximum impact.

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Our recent poll shows that most of you prioritize 'revenue growth' (39%) and 'innovation rate' (22%) when evaluating your strategy.

But what does this mean for improving your strategy?

If you've been with us for a while, you know we believe in the Always On Strategy:

➜Develop your strategy
➜Execute it
➜Check your progress
➜Learn and adjust
➜Repeat

It's straightforward. Your business needs constant feedback because the market is always changing.

Want to learn more about this approach? Check out:

What is the Always-On Strategy Model? Always-On Strategy optimization involves creating a robust, adaptable, and responsive strategy that minimizes risks.

Want to build a knockout strategy? 🥊

Ensure your decision-making packs a punch with strategic intelligence data:
💥 Performance insights: KPIs, strategic progress, and operational effectiveness
💥 Resources and competencies: Workforce, tech stack, financial resources, and intellectual property
💥 Customer and market data: Customer preferences, behaviors, purchasing patterns, marketing segmentation
💥 Competitor and industry data: Competitor strategies, offers, market positioning, price points
💥 Environmental factors: Economic conditions, political landscapes, socio-cultural trends, and tech advancements

Why don't business leaders play hide and seek?
Because... good luck hiding when everyone insists on transparency!

OKRs rock! ❤️

"73% of U.S. companies have already adopted AI in at least some areas of their business. Although companies are noticing immediate differences, they struggle to measure ROI."

Here's a quick checklist to measure the ROI of your AI investments:

Council Post: Finding ROAI: Strategic Benchmarking For AI-Powered Business Success By following the steps above, CIOs can position their organizations for success in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Which goal management framework do you use to best execute your business strategy?

➜Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
➜SMART Goals
➜Balanced Scorecard
➜Other

Vote and share your thoughts!

🍬🇺🇸 Happy National Taffy Day! 🇺🇸🍬

Create STRETCH goals, avoid STICKING to dated initiatives, and keep your strategy FLEXIBLE to enjoy the SWEETEST business successes!

(Sorry.)

🌞 As summer nears, riddle us this:
Why are Sally's seashore seashell sales suffering? 👧🐚

A) She’s littering — customers are unimpressed by her ethics
B) She's selling ordinary seashells — nothing innovative stands out
C) She’s targeting the wrong customers — North Sentinel Islanders aren’t keen on her sales pitch
D) All of the above

One thing's certain: Sally needs help. And a new strategy.

If you see her around, show her this:

What's the role of AI in business strategy?
Is it here to make decisions or to provide the right insights?
Will it eliminate roles or speed up and enhance strategy formulation?

Our CEO, Carmine Visconti, answers these questions and more in the 127th episode of CollabTalk. It was a great conversation with Christian Buckley!

Listen to the podcast on:

YouTube ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02xVTtt0
Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02xW2XY0
SoundCloud ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02xWbc00
Spotify ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02xW67Q0

"Forecasting is not about getting rid of uncertainties, but rather dealing with them."

Learn how forward-thinking companies are navigating this complex business landscape:

Strategic planning and forecasting in uncertain times Businesses nowadays not only have to tackle an economic slowdown, but also have to create value for stakeholders, from employees to customers to social and environmental advocates. Consequently, having the capability to accelerate value creation is critical.

If you could pick just one, which is the most important element of a business strategy?

➜Clear goals
➜Market understanding
➜Actionable plan
➜Adaptability

Share your thoughts!