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The Importance of Judgment
In this previous post, I described the Business Growth Stack. You’ll notice that Management appears twice. The dual-role that Management...
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Phimation Strategy Group
- Mar 13, 2020
- 3 min
The Business Growth Stack, and The Role of Judgment
Updated June 2, 2021 There is a lot of conversation these days about Business Operating Systems, which have generated great productivity...
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Phimation Strategy Group
- Jan 23, 2020
- 2 min
What Your Reset Needs: The 4 parts of a business restart
Small businesses are often dealing with situations in which performance has not met expectations. It’s not really a failure, per se, but...
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Phimation Strategy Group
- Dec 9, 2019
- 3 min
Ebenezer Scrooge Teaches Strategic Planning
Picture this… A friend of yours runs a successful Stage 2 business – but is also frustrated that things aren’t going as well as he’d like....
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Phimation Strategy Group
- Jun 24, 2019
- 2 min
First steps toward accountability
I have 2 clients who are focused on “accountability” this year, and it’s proving a hard row to hoe for both of them. Why? Well, first of...
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Phimation Strategy Group
- Mar 9, 2018
- 2 min
Your business model is a depreciating asset
Most people recognize that markets don’t stand still. Customers, competitors, and technology are constantly changing. Although most...
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Phimation Strategy Group
- Feb 8, 2018
- 2 min
Sales Enablement, A Love Story
Its Valentine’s Day – a day when we celebrate the role that marketing and sales plays in our personal lives. And in honor of Valentine’s...
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Phimation Strategy Group
- Sep 26, 2015
- 2 min
My Goals Can Beat Up Your Goals
Making Better Goals with a Strong Annual Planning Process Although it seems like just yesterday that the days were hot and we were at the...
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Phimation Strategy Group
- Aug 30, 2015
- 2 min
Raise Profits and Positive Reviews With One Small Change to Your Sales Process
Updated June 2, 2021 The challenge of the sales process We have to talk about an important part of the sales process. If you want to get...
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Phimation Strategy Group
- Jul 25, 2015
- 2 min
Developing Your High-Potentials – The No-Brainer You’re Missing
If there’s one thing in Stage 2 companies that does not take a lot of thinking, it’s identifying who your “High Potential” staff are. ...
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Phimation Strategy Group
- May 24, 2015
- 2 min
Designing Powerful Dashboards
Updated June 2, 2021 Sometimes I’m asked to help companies find the right path for their next 3-5 years – which qualifies as “long-term”...
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Phimation Strategy Group
- Apr 3, 2015
- 3 min
10% – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Many of you reading this post are 10%ers. And there’s something in the back of your mind eating away at your conscience. You know...
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Phimation Strategy Group
- Jun 27, 2013
- 2 min
Empathy & Profitability
Updated April 27, 2021 Many of my clients are proud of the family feel of their companies. They care about their people. They pride...
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Phimation Strategy Group
- Jan 16, 2012
- 2 min
Systems Thinking is the Key to Second Stage Companies
Want to succeed as a Second Stage company? Become a master of systems thinking. Systems thinking is at the heart of my work. A Stage 2...
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Phimation Strategy Group
- Dec 18, 2011
- 2 min
Our Trend Report Identifies 2012 Trends Impacting Your Small Business
Imagine having a crystal ball that could show you the future. Wouldn’t it help you make better decisions for your business? Well, we...
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Phimation Strategy Group
- Nov 23, 2011
- 2 min
“If It’s Easy…It’s Wrong”
My 11-year-old son started playing hockey goalie this year. At a recent goalie clinic, his coach said something I think applies to...
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Phimation Strategy Group
- Sep 29, 2011
- 1 min
A Small but Mighty Change for Strategic Meetings
Updated June 2, 2021 The Problem Leaders Face Most second stage businesses have a planning process. But, there are often two problems...
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Phimation Strategy Group
- Aug 2, 2011
- 3 min
Value Propositions – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
If you've found this post as you're thinking about how to handle a COVID-19 world, you might also be interested in my free ebook, Winning...
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Phimation Strategy Group
- Jun 17, 2011
- 3 min
Three Mindset Changes For Second Stage Business Leaders
Updated June 2, 2021 The challenge you face as a second stage business One of the most common ways that small business owners get stuck...
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Phimation Strategy Group
- Jan 5, 2011
- 3 min
“It’s Deciding What’s Worth Fighting For”
It’s not the fighting that’s hard. It’s deciding what’s worth fighting for. – Fafnyr the Dragon Few books have captivated my...
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