As an entrepreneur and president of an engineering company, I've seen how difficult and elusive it is to get an advantage over your competitors. Many companies have started something new only to see it copied or substituted in short order. What is the "secret sauce" that companies like Apple, Southwest Airlines, and Starbucks have, and how... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are clear, specific metrics that measure an organization's progress toward a corporate goal. They generally have a time component, because they track the execution of a corporate strategy. They are the "scorecard" part of a balanced scorecard. To develop KPI's, it helps to divide them into three categories: Target Relative Progress Target... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
When I was a middle manager, I saw many goals that ended up as roadkill on the business superhighway. Whatever the flavor of the year was, that's what was reflected in the business goals. Things like: reducing dependence on one client, diversifying our service offerings, and others made the rounds through our business units. One... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
In today's ultra-competitive business environment, strategic planning is more than ever a necessary tool to growing a successful business. Even large companies are not immune to sharp downturns and failed strategic plans. Strategic planning is a process that results in the development of a strategic plan (really!). The strategic planning model in use by businesses... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
Want to make smarter decisions in business, project management, or even your personal life? A SWOT Analysis is your go-to tool for gaining a competitive edge. By weighing your strengths against competitors’ weaknesses and evaluating opportunities versus threats, this method clarifies the best path forward. From portfolio managers choosing high-impact projects with limited budgets to... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
Corporate Strategy refers to the methods with which an organization achieves its goals. In the world of corporate strategy, the development of strategy is the third in a three step process, in this order: Corporate vision defines the state the organization wants to be in over the long term. Corporate goals define the metrics to... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
A strategic plan documents the methods by which an organization achieves its corporate goals. We at ProjectEngineer have developed the best free strategic planning template on the internet, and we offer it to you here as a free download ( | ). A strategic plan contains the following 10 key parts: Mission statement Corporate goals... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
