Strategy Development

Developing an effective, comprehensive strategy that lays the foundation for long-term, sustainable success begins with a thorough business assessment of internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as an external evaluation of the competitive, customer, and vendor environments.

Both internal and external challenges can impact an organization’s ability to achieve its long-term goals. These range from greater competition, increasing customer demands, and changing government regulations, to a lack of clear direction and disengaged employees working in silos. Having a sound strategy in place that is designed to pivot with shifting market conditions is critical to your success. 

Discovery Phase

Albu had a unique approach to strategy development.  As facilitator and strategists and his role was to cause discussion around important issues like: 

• Think strategically and identify market signals
• Set a clear direction and focus resources on high value strategies
• Get input and buy-in from employees and managers
• Remain nimble and adjust as your business evolves

It was critical to ask the tough questions and challenged the status quo; long-held internal beliefs and perceptions. Clients developed customized strategies, unique to their specific needs, and as a result, worked on those initiatives that would have the greatest impact on their businesses.

 

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“Albu’s writings reflect the wisdom and insight gained from 30 years of successfully providing strategy management advice.  It’s good to see his collection of strategy management articles is now available in this book.” PAUL SESSIONS, Family Business Advisor & Former Director of the University of New Haven Center for Family Business