The Leaders in Strategy Podcast

Episode 16: Strategy Eats Culture For Breakfast

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.
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Deluxe Edition 2: Building A SMART Strategy

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

Deluxe Edition 1: 4 Steps To A Successful Strategy

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

Episode 15: How Strategic Are Your Projects?

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.
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#leaders #strategy #podcast  #projectmanagement 

Episode 14: Do I Really Need An Action Plan?

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.
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Episode 13: What Is A Bid Strategy?

Welcome to all you Leaders In Strategy! 🌟In our latest podcast 🎙️, host Mike Harris answers a viewer's question, 'What is a Bid Strategy?'
Join us as we use the subject of Bid Strategies as an example to pull together the various aspects of a Strategy which we’ve discussed in previous podcasts
Based upon Strategus Consulting's Bid SMART strategic tendering approach, we explore what goes into a successful bid. 🎯
Join the conversation 🗣️👂 and share your thoughts on Bid Management in the comments below.
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#strategy #leaders #leadership #businessstrategy #bidmanagement
 

Episode 12: Why Do Strategies Fail?

Welcome to all you Leaders In Strategy! 🌟In our latest podcast 🎙️, I explore a crucial question: ‘Why Do Strategies Fail?' 📉
When I start working with clients on their Business Strategies 🎯 I’m often told that they’ve tried it all before but it’s not worked. Well luckily (for you) I’ve learnt the hard way how to address this. By using an approach that has been developed over 15 years, I will show you how to ensure your strategy succeeds!. 
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 provide a masterclass 🌟on ensuring success! 💡Curious about what it takes to craft a winning strategy? Dive into the podcast & find out.
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 #BusinessStrategies #KeyChallenges
 

Episode 11: How Strategic Is Your Business Development?

Welcome to the 11th episode of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast 🎙️ In Part 2 of our interview with Business Development specialist Tom Holbrow, host Mike Harris delves into 'How Strategic Is Your Business Development?' Explore the key components of your Business Development Strategy, including Competitive Advantage & the Key Challenges. Join the conversation 🗣️👂 and share your thoughts on Business Development in the comments below. Don't forget to subscribe! A new podcast 🎧 is released every fortnight. #strategy #leaders #leadership #businessstrategy #businessdevelopment

Episode 10: What Is Business Development?

Welcome to the 10th episode of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast 🎙️, and based on your comments it's the one everyone's been waiting for!
Join host Mike Harris as he discusses with special guest, Tom Holbrow 'What Is Business Development?'.
Tune in as Tom explains what is meant by Business Development and why it is a critical function for every successful organisation. 🚀
We would be thrilled to hear your thoughts on Business Development. Join the conversation 🗣️👂and leave your comments & stories below.
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#strategy #leaders #leadership #businessstrategy #businessdevelopment

Episode 9: What Exactly is Competitive Advantage?

Welcome to the 9th episode of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast 🎙️, where host Mike Harris delivers his next Business Masterclass as he answers the question ''What Exactly is Competitive Advantage?
Join us as we explores the most exciting strand of your strategy - Your Competitive Advantage! 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 this podcast: '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 #CompetitiveStrategy #GoodStrategyBadStrategy #CompetitiveAdvantage #Business #Masterclass