What does #StrategicPlanning have to do with the long form Canadian Census? The census is an opportunity for the government to better understand its citizens and stakeholders so that they have better understanding of who is living in the country, as well as information that can help with developing infrastructure, implementing policies and deciding on #InvestmentStrategies In your organization, if you're not getting input from your team or your stakeholders then you're making decisions without having the full picture. You might miss opportunities that are key to your people or in the best interest of your organization or industry. There are multiple strategic planning tools that you can utilize alongside #StakeholderEngagement including a SWOT or PESTLE analysis alongside interviews for them to share where they would like to see your organization focus on. Access our FREE Strategic Planning Workbook template here: https://www.smestrategy.net/strategic-planning-process-template-workbook Are you a leader in charge of creating a strategic plan or facilitating the strategy session? Our video course will walk you through each step in the planning process, and allow you to create a strategic plan from scratch. Plus, gain access to printable templates, guides, and tools. Learn more here: https://www.smestrategy.net/strategic-planning-steps-course Looking for a software that will help you track & monitor your strategic plan? Cascade Strategy is the #1 choice of SME Strategy & our clients. Cascade allows you & your team is see your strategic plan beautifully visualized, update your progress easily, align your goals with the big picture vision, and gives you access to several reporting options. Click here for free trial of Cascade Strategy: https://go.executestrategy.net/trial?fpr=smestrategy // WEBSITE & RESOURCES: Website ► https://www.smestrategy.net/ Blog ► https://www.smestrategy.net/blog Strategy & Leadership Podcast ►https://www.smestrategy.net/podcast Alignment Book ► https://www.smestrategy.net/alignment... Contact ►https://www.smestrategy.net/contact // FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/Smestrategy/ LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/2866558 Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/anthonyctay... Twitter ►https://twitter.com/smeinsights // ABOUT SME STRATEGY CONSULTING: SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations with their strategic planning process. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster. If you are a leader and would like to facilitate the #StrategicPlanningProcess yourself, we've developed a course ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F_EKPbprE8

Strategy & Leadership Podcast Ep.171: Tara Rethore is an advisor, global executive coach, and CEO of Strategy for Real. She's also the author of Charting the Course: CEO Tools to Align Strategy and Operations, which you can get right here: https://www.strategy4real.com/book On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Tara joins us for her second time on the show to discuss how the business environment has changed since our last conversation over a year ago, aligning strategy and operations, returning to the office, creating space for conversations, and more. #BusinessStrategy #StrategyandOperations #CEOTools To learn more about Tara's work as a strategy consultant, visit her website: https://www.strategy4real.com/what-we-do ► Subscribe to our channel for weekly videos on strategy & leadership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrpk3rGUdg7qUQjiog/?sub_confirmation=1 // Connect with us: ► Contact us: https://www.smestrategy.net/contact ► Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyctaylor604/ // About SME STRATEGY CONSULTING: SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster. ► Work with us: Are you looking for someone to facilitate your strategic planning process? https://www.smestrategy.net/strategic-alignment-program ► Check out our Strategy & Leadership Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yND4JKofh64gcvyvcLMqW ► Check out our online course on how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: https://courses.smestrategy.net/courses/Aligned-strategy-course ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfBt1QrJLLs