by Liz Guthridge | Nov 23, 2015 | Blog
“Why do we exist?” “Why are we doing this now?” “Why should I care?” For the sake of your business, your brain and your anxiety level, you should frequently answer these “why” questions as well as encourage your team members and colleagues to ask you. What’s so...
by Liz Guthridge | Oct 28, 2015 | Blog
If you’re already a lean organization, do you enjoy a head start when implementing other strategic initiatives thanks to your commitment to continuous improvement? My hypothesis is “yes.” Does anyone have any data one way or another that they’re willing to share? For...
by Liz Guthridge | Oct 12, 2014 | Blog
The improv world wants us to say “yes and….” Yet, essentialists advise us to say “no” to everything that’s non-essential. How do you strike a balance between these two camps? Trying to do both simultaneously is like playing the game of tug of war with yourself. That...
by Liz Guthridge | Sep 6, 2011 | Blog
“Intense busywork.” “Too much stuff.” “Crisis situations that could have been prevented.” These activities are examples of wasteful work that gets in the way of strategic advisors’ ability to provide effective strategic counsel, as cited in the recent survey, Being a...
