When you aren’t getting the results you hoped for, it is easy to jump into action. But if you don’t know why you aren’t getting those results, you could be taking the wrong action.
It is easy to sit in the Boardroom and lay down the ambitions and direction of travel. But then you need to work out the how – how on earth are you going to get there.
These two questions are the foundations of any strategy. If you can’t define your business or don’t have a clue on what you want for it, you could end up going round in circles.
Business strategy is no different to life. It may not be easy to work out exactly what you want, but if you can get clear on this, it makes life a lot easier. More importantly, it makes it easier for others to help you!