Beyond the Buzzword

Few business terms are as loaded as “strategy”.

Managers ask their teams to “think more strategically"“.

Founders fear their initial idea won’t translate into a long-term strategy.

And more than a few execs throw around the term to perhaps seem that bit smarter.

But few people have a robust understanding of the term - or a meaningful sense of how their organization’s strategy translates to their everyday work. Let’s dive in.

Strategy, InnovationEllie HearneSeptember 29, 2023strategy, leadership

Leaders: Technology ≠ Innovation

“We prize innovation. Just last year we refreshed our digital presence and automated part of our [product development/customer service/tech support] process.”

Improving how you work is seldom a bad thing. Done well, it improves margin and enhances competitiveness.

And technology can help - much innovation hinges on it.

But innovation is bigger than tech, and broader than improving how you do what you already do.

Culture, Leadership, Strategy, InnovationEllie HearneMarch 1, 2022leadership, innovation, culture, strategy