Using a Strategy Scaffold to Set Direction

When executives were surveyed on the most important leadership abilities, "strategic" was cited by 97 percent of respondents. In addition, research with more than 250,000 managers at 64 companies found that the No. 1 factor that improved organizational health the most is setting strategic direction. Unfortunately, most managers lack a clear and concise framework to set their strategic direction. Rich Horwath, CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute, shares the Strategy Scaffold framework to help leaders clearly define and communicate their strategic direction.

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