• Episode 18: No Bullsh*t Strategy with guest Alex M H Smith
    Feb 7 2025

    Welcome to all you Leaders In Strategy! 🌟Unveil the no-nonsense approach to business strategy in our latest video, "No Bullsh*t Strategy with guest Alex M H Smith." This video is a must-watch for business leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs eager to cut through the noise and focus on what really drives success. Dive into an expert discussion with Alex M H Smith, a renowned strategist, as he shares straightforward and actionable insights into business strategy development.

    Designed for those seeking to craft strategic plans that deliver real results, this video covers essential elements of strategic thinking, how to align strategies with core business goals, and techniques for navigating market challenges to foster sustainable business growth. Whether you're a business manager looking to refine your strategic planning or a leader aiming to unleash innovation, this content will empower you with the tools and knowledge you need.

    Join us to gain insider tips, strategies, and a fresh perspective on business strategy development.

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    Subscribe for more expert insights, practical advice, and strategies for achieving your business objectives. Excel in your strategic planning and watch your business thrive with expert guidance from industry leaders. Unlock the potential of your business strategy today!

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    Enhance your strategic business skills and empower your ability to lead with confidence. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more valuable insights into business strategy and risk management.

    Share with colleagues eager to develop strong risk management skills and grow their business!

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    Want to learn how to produce a winning business strategy and profitably grow your business? I teach, coach and mentor Directors, Leaders and Managers on how to run successful companies.

    To find out more, visit my website https://www.strategusconsulting.co.uk/ Follow me on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-095b4775

    #strategy #business #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #leadership #strategicplanning

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    37 mins
  • 10 Reasons You NEED A Strategy!
    Feb 3 2025

    Welcome to all you Leaders In Strategy 🌟to the 1st of our series of Rapid Fire Business Advice podcasts 🎙️. These episodes will contain extracts from previous editions, providing concise business advice, enhancing your strategic business skills and empowering your ability to lead with confidence.

    Discover the "Top 10 Reasons You Need A Strategy". In the fast-paced world of business, strategic planning is non-negotiable for anyone aiming to drive business growth and achieve a competitive edge. This podcast dives deep into the importance of having a solid business strategy, emphasizing its role in streamlining business operations, boosting productivity, and fostering innovation.

    This podcast dives deep into the importance of having a solid business strategy, emphasizing its role in streamlining business operations, boosting productivity, and fostering innovation. Learn why top business managers prioritize strategic planning to better align their teams, set realistic goals, and optimize resource allocation.

    Uncover the advantages of strategic thinking in overcoming business challenges, identifying new opportunities, and minimizing risks. Whether you are a seasoned business professional or starting out on your entrepreneurial journey, our insights will empower you to build a strong foundation for sustainable business success.

    Subscribe for more content on strategic planning, business growth, and leadership. Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your strategic skills and become the leader your business needs. Remember to like, share, and comment, and join our thriving community of proactive strategists dedicated to future-proofing their businesses through effective planning.

    We would be thrilled to hear your thoughts on this topic. Join the conversation 🗣️👂and leave your comments below.

    Be sure to subscribe! We put out a podcast 🎧 every fortnight.

    #strategy #leaders #leadership #businessstrategy #business #business #masterclass

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    8 mins
  • Episode 17: Basics Of Risk Management
    Jan 27 2025

    Welcome to all you Leaders In Strategy! 🌟 Recently I’ve been talking a lot about Risk Management as part of Project SMART, our strategic project management toolkit. Generally the discussion has been this:

    Despite the fact they have robust, sophisticated risk management processes and procedures, the risks still seem to happen. Not just the risks that no-one’s identified. The risks that are winding them up 😤 are the ones they've anticipated but have still occurred.

    Then I got a question from a long-term listener who asked about risk tolerance in organisations. So, I thought I’d combine the two into this episode. : "Basics Of Risk Management".

    Join me as I continue Season 2 of the #LeadersInStrategyPodcast 🎙️

    In this video, I delve into the core concepts of risk management, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies that are crucial for growing your business successfully. Learn how to integrate risk management into your overall business strategy, helping you become a more proactive and resilient leader.

    Join the conversation 🗣️👂 and share your thoughts on Risk Management in the comments below. Don't forget to subscribe! A new podcast 🎧 is released every fortnight.

    #Leaders #Strategy #Podcast #RiskManagement

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    21 mins
  • Episode 16: Strategy Eats Culture For Breakfast
    Jan 13 2025

    Welcome to all you Leaders In Strategy! 🌟 I’ve seen a recent trend on social media where people are posting that ‘Culture eats Strategy for breakfast', & when I look at the comments, everyone is agreeing. Which is winding me up 😤 , because, spoiler alert, I don’t agree. So, I thought it would be fun to dissect my views & see if I’m right!

    Join me as I kick off Season 2 of the #LeadersInStrategyPodcast 🎙️ with a bit of a rant , as I explore the subject: ‘Strategy Eats Culture For Breakfast’

    Join the conversation 🗣️👂 and share your thoughts on which is more important - #strategy or #culture - in the comments below. Don't forget to subscribe! A new podcast 🎧 is released every fortnight.

    #Leaders #Strategy #Podcast

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    15 mins
  • Deluxe Edition 2: Building A SMART Strategy
    Dec 27 2024

    Welcome to all you Leaders In Strategy 🌟to the 2nd of our occasional series of Deluxe Edition podcasts 🎙️.

    These episodes feature linked previous editions, offering extended versions with a unique twist. We've trimmed out the Re-caps, Ice Breakers, Homework, and Feedback sections, focusing solely on delivering 100% strategy content!

    In this Deluxe Edition, I explain how to build a SMART Strategy

    1. SMART Strategies: I start by exploring what I mean by a SMART Strategy - Strategic, Management, Alignment, Resources & Target

    2. Key Influences: I then discuss the factors that will shape your strategy, both Internal (those you can influence) and External (those you can't!).

    3. Case Study: I use the subject of Bid Strategies as an example to pull together the various aspects of a SMART Strategy.

    4. Action Plans: Finally I explain why it’s essential your SMART Strategy contains actions.

    I would be thrilled to hear your thoughts on these topics.

    Join the conversation 🗣️👂and leave your comments below. Be sure to subscribe! We put out a podcast 🎧 every fortnight.

    #strategy #leaders #leadership #businessstrategy #business #competitivestrategy #business #masterclass #actionplans #actions #bidmanagement

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    42 mins
  • Deluxe Edition 1: 4 Steps To A Successful Strategy
    Dec 20 2024

    Welcome to all you Leaders In Strategy 🌟to the 1st of our occasional series of Deluxe Edition podcasts 🎙️. These episodes will feature linked previous editions, offering extended versions with a unique twist. We've trimmed out the Re-caps, Ice Breakers, Homework, and Feedback sections, focusing solely on delivering 100% strategy content!

    In this Deluxe Edition, I explore the 4 Steps To A Successful Strategy.

    1. Ambition: Define the finishing line of the strategy so you can start with the end in mind!

    2. Identity: Understand and describe the unique set of characteristics that identifies your business as themselves & no-one else.

    3. Competitive Advantage: How you differentiate yourselves from your competition based on your company strengths, it’s what sets you apart.

    4. Key Challenges: The obstacles that need to be overcome to make your strategy a success.

    We would be thrilled to hear your thoughts on this topic. Join the conversation 🗣️👂and leave your comments below.

    Be sure to subscribe! We put out a podcast 🎧 every fortnight.

    These are the books referred to in Competitive Advantage:

    'Competitive Strategy' by Michael E Porter (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Competitive-Strategy-Techniques-Industries-Competitors/dp/0684841487)

    'Good Strategy Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why it Matters' by Richard Rumelt (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Strategy-Bad-Difference-Matters/dp/1846684811)

    #strategy #leaders #leadership #businessstrategy #ambition #identity #competitiveadvantage #challenges #business #competitivestrategy #GoodStrategyBadStrategy #business #masterclass

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    38 mins
  • Episode 15: How Strategic Are Your Projects?
    Nov 15 2024

    Why do so many projects fail? 📉

    We all understand the key components of a successful project - being on time⌛, within budget📈, meeting specifications🎯, and exceeding client expectations😄. So why do so many projects fall short on these criteria📉?

    Based upon Strategus Consulting's new strategic approach to project management, Project SMART, in our latest podcast 🎙️host Mike Harris asks the question, 'How Strategic Are Your Projects?' 🚀

    Join the conversation 🗣️👂 and share your thoughts on Project Management in the comments below.

    Don't forget to subscribe! A new podcast 🎧 is released every fortnight.

    #leaders #strategy #podcast #projectmanagement

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    26 mins
  • Episode 14: Do I Really Need An Action Plan?
    Nov 1 2024

    Welcome to all you Leaders In Strategy! 🌟 Join me for our latest episode of our Podcast 🎙, when I will be asking the question 'Do I Really Need An Action Plan?' 🚀

    I sometimes wonder whether that’s what everyone secretly think. I speak to a lot of business leaders who have put a lot of thought & effort into their Business Strategies but contact me because it’s not getting any traction.

    Guess what, it’s because they’ve not included an action plan.So in this episode, I’m going to explain why it’s essential your Strategy contains actions. 🎯

    Whether you're managing a team or leading an organisation, join me for this 'must hear' episode of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast 🎙️, as I talk all things Action Plans!.

    Join the conversation 🗣️👂 and share your thoughts on how robust your strategy is in the comments below.

    Don't forget to subscribe! A new podcast 🎧 is released every fortnight. #Leaders #Strategy #Podcast #ActionPlans

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    19 mins