Deciding Targets (Planning Cast, 4 of 6)

February 11th, 2008 by Sean Burke

Deciding on your Targets

In this cast, Jeff and Sean discuss how organizations can start determining their targets. Their discussion points are:

1. The definition of targets
2. Why having them are so important
3. How you should go about determining the targets for your business
4. The next steps, once you have targets

Listen in…and learn how you can start using targets in your business today.

Determining Measures(Planning Cast, 3 of 6)

February 1st, 2008 by Sean Burke

Determining Business Measures

In this podcast, Jeff and Sean discuss the importance of establishing corporate measures.Their discussion points are:

1. The definition of measures
2. Why measures are important to all businesses
3. How you can tell if you have picked the right measures
4. The components of a measure
5. Importance considerations for choosing measures

6. The frequency of reviewing your resultsListen in…and learn how you can start incorporating measures into your own business.

Vital Few Objectives (Planning Cast, 2 of 6)

January 13th, 2008 by Sean Burke

Vital Few Objectives

In this podcast, Jeff and Sean discuss the importance of focusing your company on the obtainment of your Vital Few Objectives (VFO’s). Their discussion points are:

1. What are Vital Few Objectives
2. What are the components of VFO’s
3. Why VFO’s are important
4. How companies should go about determining their Vital Few Objectives

Listen in…and learn how you can start narrowing your focus on what is most important to your businesses long-term success.

Balanced Goal Statement Template

December 17th, 2007 by Sean Burke

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Balanced Goals Statement

Goal Statement (Planning, Cast 1 of 6)

December 16th, 2007 by Sean Burke

Balanced Goals Statement

In this podcast, Jeff and Sean review the importance of creating and using a 5-Year Balanced Goals Statement for your business. Their discussion points are:

1. The issues around long-term planning and why a balanced approach is best
2. The definition of a Balanced Goals Statement
3. The components of a Balanced Goals Statement
4. Why creating one is important
5. The steps you should take to start creating a Balanced Goals Statment
6. The next steps

Listen in…download the template…and begin putting your company on the path to solving how you will reach your 5-year goals!

Strategic Position – Video

December 16th, 2007 by Sean Burke

Watch this brief video of Sean Burke sharing the importance of a solid Strategic Position. Discussion Points:

  • Common Examples of Strategic Position
  • What Strategic Position is
  • How to create your two-word Strategic Advantage (Position)

Core Values – Video

December 6th, 2007 by Sean Burke

Watch this short video clip of Sean Burke as he discusses discovering your Core Values.

1. Core Values must be real

2. Core Values must be supported by decision-making

3. The number of Core Values must be small 

CEOWise Podcast Series

December 1st, 2007 by Sean Burke

We are happy to announce our entry into Web 2.0!

Starting this month, we will begin releasing a regular series of podcasts on various aspects of business. The casts will be available on this site and via iTunes. Beginning January of 2008, we will start releasing ~three casts per month. Two will cover specific topics on Business Best Practices; one will include a local area CEO interview. Our goals with these sessions are to share hints and tips, stories, and lessons learned on the path towards business success. We hope you listen in to enjoy this new community service. If you have a CEO with an interesting story to tell, please send them our way. If you have any specific topics you would like to hear us cover, please email those to us at sburke@ceowise.com. Best, Sean Burke