The year 2000 was exciting and busy, as is every year it seems. In the Mesa, AZ, Fire Department, we used 2000 to get ready for the next several years. We placed a high priority on completing updates ...

The following is excerpted from CannonDesign’s Strategic Insights Series: “Proactive Operational Planning for Successful Ambulatory Care Delivery.” Healthcare delivery is rapidly shifting to the ...

If you've ever found yourself asking "What's the difference between strategic and operational plans," you're not alone. Strategic business plans usually set long-term, big-picture goals for a company, ...

Every business leader should use a strategic thinking process in approaching goals and overcoming obstacles. The three common components of strategic thinking in business are innovation, strategy ...

Operational flexibility is just the first step in being prepared for an uncertain future: Financial modeling of scenarios is the necessary second step. Some business leaders are prepared for surprises ...

Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Va.--New Chief of Staff of the Army James C. McConville has not backed off on readiness as a critical focus of the Army. His overall priority is "People", ...

For organizations today, a detailed annual plan is critical for operational success. At Velosio, we’ve found that our commitment to annual planning has set us apart from other cloud application ...

Planners today struggle to properly apply operational art in large scale war — and they don’t fully realize why. It takes something like firsthand experience in a strategic level wargame against a ...