This month, we embark on a journey to sharpen our strategic skills by saying NO to things that distract, dilute, or derail our strategy definition and execution.
📅 Why NO-vember? “The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.” - Michael Porter. True strategy is about focus. It’s about making tough choices and sticking to them. So, let's use this month to declutter our minds, workflows, and strategies by embracing the power of elimination.
🔍 What's the Challenge? Every day for 30 days, we’ll dive into a different theme, challenging ourselves and our organisations to say NO to things that don’t add value to our strategic goals.
Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming:
🚫 Day 1: Say NO to Buzzwords - Solid strategy outlasts fleeting trends.
🚫 Day 2: Say NO to Complexity - Simplify your strategic levers to amplify your strategic impact
🚫 Day 3: Say NO to Mediocrity – Forget Good but Not Great Ideas and Focus on what will truly move the needle.
🚫 Day 4: Say NO to Operational Matters - Keep your eye on strategic transformation.
🚫 Day 5: Say NO to Leadership Positions - Leadership is a Mindset, not a title.
🚫 Day 6: Say NO to Meetings – Most meetings are a waste of time. Decline ruthlessly.
🚫 Day 7: Say NO to Hard Work - It’s about smart work, not just hard work.
🚫 Day 8: Say NO to the B Team - Only A-players will empower your A-strategy.
🚫 Day 9: Say NO to Long Meetings - Keep them short, sharp, and decision-focused.
🚫 Day 10: Say NO to Death by PowerPoint - Opt for clarity and breve reports – or no reports ... and much more as we explore the 30 strategic eliminations that can help you reinvent and focus your strategy!
🔥 Get Involved! Engage with us daily as we dive deep into each theme. Share your thoughts, stories, and experiences. Let’s learn, grow, and challenge each other! Let’s embrace the power of less and make NO-vember a month of strategic transformation! Ready for the challenge? What’s one strategy practice you think should be stopped right now?
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Author: Anael Granoux