Start with Now

"The starting point is always now. The end is up to you." - Ron Kaufman

Strategy To ActionAlicia McKayAugust 8, 2018strategy

Do More of What Makes You Awesome

Strategy gets a bad rap, because we overcomplicate it. High performers are busy zeroing in on key strengths and aligning their organisations with total clarity and simplicity.

Strategy To ActionAlicia McKayAugust 1, 2018strategy, priorities, decisions

Slow Action Lets Down Good Strategy

"A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan next week." General George S. Patton, Jr.

Strategy To ActionAlicia McKayJuly 25, 2018strategy, focus

Playing it Safe

Fear is like alcohol because it clouds our judgement.

Strategic FocusAlicia McKayJuly 18, 2018risk, strategy, focus, decisions

Defeating Strategic Overwhelm

Two thirds of managers are torn by conflicting priorities. Strategy isn’t executed, time is wasted and critical decisions are made on the fly.

Strategic FocusAlicia McKayJuly 11, 2018strategy, priorities, decisions, focus

The Curse of Common Sense

Common sense is a real curse when it comes to solving problems.

Decision QualityAlicia McKayJuly 4, 2018bias, decisions

Prioritise with Intent

Prioritisation takes place every day in every organisation.

Strategic FocusAlicia McKayJune 28, 2018strategy, focus

Get Over Yourself - Decision Bias

We are all flawed when it comes to making decisions. Like it or not, people are intuitively pretty crappy decision-makers.

Decision QualityAlicia McKayJune 20, 2018decisions, strategy, bias

Embracing Awkwardness for Better Decisions

Good decisions need diversity. And I mean real diversity - age, background, gender, the whole lot.

Decision QualityAlicia McKayJune 13, 2018decisions, strategy