Small business strategy often gets framed in heroic terms—David vs. Goliath, the underdog facing off against corporate giants. But what if that’s the wrong story? I recently worked with a group of ...

To establish a true strategic advantage, leadership must analyze the organization through a structured strategic lens.

“Your means of delivery is irrelevant,” strategy expert Alex M.H. Smith tells me, leaning forward in his chair. “It’s just the tool that at this current moment in time is an effective way of ...

Traditional, complex strategic planning doesn’t suit modern entrepreneurs. Instead, focus on a lean, agile and actionable strategy that you can start implementing in days, not quarters. Define where ...

These are the pillars of a business plan that aid in launch, growth, and fundraising. A business plan is a comprehensive statement that outlines the objectives of an organization. Not all plans will ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. In the fast-paced and ...

Discover seven key strategies to manage business risks, from prioritizing threats to appointing a risk management team, so ...

In my work with scaling companies across various industries, I’ve consistently found that the difference between organizations that execute effectively and those that struggle isn’t the sophistication ...