What is Strategic Implementation? Strategic implementation is the process that turns your strategy plan into real action. Implementing your strategic plan is key to ensuring your organization’s future growth and success. Master the art of bringing your strategy to life like a pro. Play Watch the video Is implementing strategy difficult? While strategy implementation is a critical follow-up for any new strategy or strategic plan, it poses significant challenges for many organizations. Nine out of 10 companies with strategic plans fail to implement them. Fortune Magazine says nine out of ten org ..read more

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the hottest topic in 2024, just as in 2023, and will most likely continue to be in 2025 and beyond. We are witnessing the beginning of a shift that will impact the world for years to come. So, what does that mean for your organization? The transformative power of AI for business is a tangible reality for organizations and companies to multiply their mission and gain a competitive edge. Our team at OnStrategy is incredibly passionate about the power of AI as a mission multiplier because, as practitioners of strategy implementation, we have seen firsthand the pow ..read more

Many CEOs are wondering how to take advantage of AI for their business and competitive advantage. In our November Strategy Collaborative session, we sat down with Dan Hogan, Senior Strategic Consultant, and Marc LeShay, CEO of AEGERIA, to discuss the historical significance of this moment as AI continues to take the world by storm. Read on to learn how to recognize and leverage your AI advantage to enhance business growth. What is the AI advantage? The AI advantage is what will set you apart from the competition. There is a lot of hype surrounding AI, as it has become one of the most disruptiv ..read more

Embracing AI within your business strategically can transform your organization, helping you multiply your mission and achieve what was impossible without adding additional human labor. Yet, in today’s AI-saturated landscape, figuring out what AI projects are strategic and worth investment versus “the buzz” is harder than ever. Deploying AI solutions at random won’t work – in fact, it’s dilutive. A thoughtful, strategic approach to integrating AI into your organization is essential; otherwise, you’re throwing valuable time and investment away. That’s why we created an AI framework to guide you ..read more

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the buzzword in today’s ever-changing world—it is everywhere. From supply chain optimization to Large Language Models and predictive analytics development, AI offers new ways for organizations and businesses to gain a competitive edge, improve efficiency, and change how they create value. As more organizations realize the importance of AI adoption, having a well-defined AI transformation strategy may be the most important thing you can do in 2024. But what is AI transformation, and why do you need a strategy? You need to build your AI strategy now to get ..read more

This is the age of Artificial Intelligence – and as the world grapples with using generative AI models contextually inside their organizations, we’re here to help explore how to use AI practically and incorporate it into your next strategic planning process. ChatGPT and other generative AI tools have one thing in common– they are only as strong as the AI prompt you put into it. So, we started by pulling together a set of prompts you can use with ChatGPT to help you pull together the core components of your next strategic plan. What makes a good AI prompt? Using the CREATE method, as outlined i ..read more

The new year has just begun and you’re ready to start your next planning cycle for your business goals and future growth. Now is a good time to roll out your 2024 strategic plan. But where do you even start with your strategic planning process? Do you need to set your objectives and key results first, or set your vision statement? Not quite yet. At OnStrategy, we believe that your newest strategic plan and SMART goals can’t be set without first starting at the foundation of your plan–our ‘why’! Read on as we share three stealable ideas and best practice approaches to help you roll out your 202 ..read more

It feels like the AI revolution has shifted the world into overdrive. Not since the Industrial Revolution have we seen a technological advance have such a widespread and rapidly growing impact on several industries at one time. We can imagine that it must feel overwhelming to try to figure out how your organization fits into this paradigm (believe us, we’re in the same boat!). Read on as we help you understand how you can transform your organization by developing your AI leadership skills and fostering a culture of AI experimentation. As we’ve stated in several articles before, unfortunately ..read more

A gap analysis is a tool that allows organizations to assess their current state versus their desiredfuture state and create an action plan that allows them to bridge the gap between the two. While there are several methodologies and frameworks to use for a gap analysis, this gap analysis template will set you up with the basics needed to craft a thorough gap analysis. A gap analysis is useful as it ultimately helps organizations determine the best strategy to overcome their shortcomings that keep them from achieving their desired vision The role of a gap analysis template in strategic planni ..read more

Gap Analysis Defined: What is a gap analysis? A gap analysis examines the key gaps in your organization’s current state – like capability, resources, or talent – that you need to overcome to achieve your desired future state. A gap analysis is designed to help you identify what core competencies, resources, or capabilities you need to achieve your bold vision of the future. The three core questions you need to answer as you conduct a gap analysis are: Where are we today (our current state)? Where do we want to be in the future (our bold vision of the future)? What do we need to accomplish or ..read more