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Do you need insights and inspiration to improve the workplace culture in your organization? Check out our curated playlist on this topic on YouTube https://lnkd.in/gWScG7G3 or Spotify https://spoti.fi/3T42LRy

Only two days left to enter! Win scholarship $$$ for an Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City University Leadership MBA by shooting free throws at an OKC Thunder game. Fun, exciting and impactful on your career and future. https://lnkd.in/gq7c2xAN Enter to win a $10,000 Thunder Leadership MBA scholarship on March 21st at www.ThunderMBA.com. Scholarship recipients will receive two tickets to attend the Thunder game where they will have 60 seconds to shoot free throws to win additional scholarship money during a timeout promotion. Each basket = $1,500 in additional scholarship dollars. Make enough baskets and you could win a full tuition scholarship towards the Thunder Leadership MBA! Register for the sweepstakes now. Must be of age and want to obtain an MBA in Fall 2025. The Leadership MBA Scholarship Sweepstakes is an exceptional opportunity for “prospective” students to pursue their MBA dreams while connecting with a world-class sports organization. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, this program offers a dynamic learning environment and the potential for significant scholarship rewards. So, dust off your sneakers, slam dunk the application, and get ready to take your shot at an MBA education unlike any other.

Strategic planning is the process of defining a company’s goals and objectives and then identifying the steps and resources required to achieve those goals. This is a process that helps a company align its resources and actions with its long-term objectives to maximize its chances of success. A strategic plan typically focuses on the overall direction of the organization and how it plans to achieve its objectives. In addition, a strategic plan will include the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT analysis) and the strategies and tactics it will use to address them. Strategic plans guide the organization’s decision-making and resource allocation. This process creates a roadmap that aligns your company’s goals with its resources, capabilities and market opportunities. A successful strategic plan is critical for sustained growth, profitability, and market leadership. But strategic planning is not a one-time event. Instead, it is an ongoing process that requires continuous review and adjustment. The business world constantly changes, and companies must be agile and adaptable to stay ahead. Therefore, your strategic plan should be a living document that evolves with your business. Check out these podcast episodes addressing Strategic Planning for more details:

Connecting The Dots: The structured approach after starting with "Why" 1. Identifying your audience (Who) 2. Simplifying your product (What) 3. Maximizing your position (Where & When) 4. Differentiating your brand (How) 5. Executing with focus and consistency lays the foundation for sustainable success

The OKC business community is invited to an upcoming community-building event, generously funded by the Ronnie K. Irani Center for Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in the Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City University featuring Klososky, a renowned Thought Leader in Digital Transformation & Analytics; Founding Partner of Future Point of View; Technology Entrepreneur; Consultant and Author. This is a free event, but you must RSVP (link below). - Date & Time: Feb. 27th, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. - Location: Kerr McGee Auditorium, Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City University - Keynote Presentation: Synthetic Intelligence for Business Transformation -Synopsis: Synthetic intelligence is transforming business operations in ways traditional AI never could. Through real-world examples, Scott will explore practical applications of synthetic intelligence for business innovation, strategic decision-making, and competitive advantage. -Reception: Reception and Hors d'Oeuvres & Cocktails -Please RSVP via https://lnkd.in/gprXyPcE

Full-length article for anyone who missed Kyle Golding's Top 5 Marketing Mistakes Every Business Makes - Not Just Startups (after you know your "Why") presentation at the Oklahoma Venture Forum January 2025 meeting compiled by ChatGPT based on the presentation transcript (the AI did a really good job). https://lnkd.in/gZiUBB6V This article has all his advice for the top 5 problem areas, plus 4 bonus topics from the Q&A and a recommended reading list for business leaders and entrepreneurs. Check out the article and then watch the presentation video at https://lnkd.in/gyGTeX_6.

Market Identification + Product-Market Fit work together as an iterative process to create a feedback loop that enables businesses to adapt to changing market conditions, innovate effectively and maintain relevance in competitive markets. Without this collaborative alignment, you risk creating products that fail to meet your customer needs or targeting audiences with no interest in the offerings, ultimately limiting your growth or even worse - dooming your business to failure. LinkedIn Article: Mastering Market ID + Product-Market Fit Is Essential To Business Success https://lnkd.in/gnPwk57E and visit https://lnkd.in/gAFuGnTm for our YouTube playlist of podcast episodes on this topic and watch Kyle Golding's 1/8/25 Oklahoma Venture Forum presentation "Don’t Just Check the Box: Marketing Strategies That Work" https://lnkd.in/gvr4N3mM

Success comes from the beneficial management of change.

Applications for the Oklahoma Venture Forum Venture of the Year and Most Promising New Venture awards are only open until January 26th. Share this notification with clients, colleagues and potential applicants in Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma Venture Forum (OVF) is starting 2025 with an engaging and informative presentation by experienced entrepreneur and marketing strategist Kyle Golding. During the January Power Lunch, Golding will share valuable insights and practical advice to help both new and established businesses succeed. The event will feature a keynote presentation followed by a Q&A session, offering plenty of opportunities for learning and interaction. https://lnkd.in/gs3kHNb4 Don't miss your chance to hear from Kyle Golding at the January Power Lunch on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, from 11:30 am. at the Metro Technology Center Economic Development Building (1700 Springlake Drive, Entry 13, Oklahoma City). Whether you're a startup founder or a seasoned entrepreneur, his insights will inspire and elevate your business strategies. Join OVF to network, learn, and grow with Oklahoma's vibrant business community. Golding emphasized that his talk would be different from typical OVF and members can also look forward to an engaging Q&A session. "A lot of our presenters are very gentle with the audience, and I'm going to be very challenging," Golding said. "Whether you agree, disagree, or have questions, I encourage you to join the conversation. I'd like to interact as much as possible with everyone in the room in January.”