Why do so many projects fail? 📉 We all understand the key components of a successful project - being on time⌛, within budget📈, meeting specifications🎯, and exceeding client expectations😄. So why do so many projects fall short on these criteria📉? Based upon Strategus Consulting's new strategic approach to project management, Project SMART, in our latest podcast 🎙️host Mike Harris asks the question, 'How Strategic Are Your Projects?' 🚀 Join the conversation 🗣️👂 and share your thoughts on...

Welcome to all you Leaders In Strategy! 🌟 Join me for our latest episode of our Podcast 🎙, when I will be asking the question 'Do I Really Need An Action Plan?' 🚀 I sometimes wonder whether that’s what everyone secretly think. I speak to a lot of business leaders who have put a lot of thought & effort into their Business Strategies but contact me because it’s not getting any traction. Guess what, it’s because they’ve not included an action plan.So in this episode, I’m going to explain why...

Welcome to all you Leaders In Strategy! 🌟In our latest podcast 🎙️, host Mike Harris answers a viewer's question, 'What is a Bid Strategy?' Join us as we use the subject of Bid Strategies as an example to pull together the various aspects of a Strategy which we’ve discussed in previous podcasts Based upon Strategus Consulting's Bid SMART strategic tendering approach, we explore what goes into a successful bid. 🎯 Join the conversation 🗣️👂 and share your thoughts on Bid Management in the...

Welcome to all you Leaders In Strategy! 🌟In our latest podcast 🎙️, I explore a crucial question: ‘Why Do Strategies Fail?' 📉 When I start working with clients on their Business Strategies 🎯 I’m often told that they’ve tried it all before but it’s not worked. Well luckily (for you) I’ve learnt the hard way how to address this. By using an approach that has been developed over 15 years, I will show you how to ensure your strategy succeeds!.  Whether you're managing a team or leading an...

Welcome to the 11th episode of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast 🎙️ In Part 2 of our interview with Business Development specialist Tom Holbrow, host Mike Harris delves into 'How Strategic Is Your Business Development?' Explore the key components of your Business Development Strategy, including Competitive Advantage & the Key Challenges. Join the conversation 🗣️👂 and share your thoughts on Business Development in the comments below. Don't forget to subscribe! A new podcast 🎧 is released...

Welcome to the 10th episode of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast 🎙️, and based on your comments it's the one everyone's been waiting for! Join host Mike Harris as he discusses with special guest, Tom Holbrow 'What Is Business Development?'. Tune in as Tom explains what is meant by Business Development and why it is a critical function for every successful organisation. 🚀 We would be thrilled to hear your thoughts on Business Development. Join the conversation 🗣️👂and leave your comments &...

Welcome to the 9th episode of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast 🎙️, where host Mike Harris delivers his next Business Masterclass as he answers the question ''What Exactly is Competitive Advantage? Join us as we explores the most exciting strand of your strategy - Your Competitive Advantage! We would be thrilled to hear your thoughts on this topic. Join the conversation 🗣️👂and leave your comments below. Be sure to subscribe! We put out a podcast 🎧 every fortnight. These are the books referred...

Welcome to the 8th episode of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast 🎙️, where host Mike Harris delivers his next Business Masterclass as he explores 'Does your Strategy have an Identity Crisis?' Join us as we explore the 2nd strand of what makes a successful strategy - The Identity. We would be thrilled to hear your thoughts on this topic. Join the conversation 🗣️👂and leave your comments below. Be sure to subscribe! We put out a podcast 🎧 every fortnight. #strategy #leaders #leadership...

Welcome to the 7th episode of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast, where host Mike Harris asks the challenging question, 'How Ambitious Is Your Strategy?' Join us as we explore the 2nd strand of what makes a successful strategy - The Ambition. We would be thrilled to hear your thoughts on this topic. Join the conversation and leave your comments below. Be sure to subscribe! We put out a podcast every fortnight. #strategy #leaders #leadership #businessstrategy #Ambition #SirSteveRedgrave

Welcome to the 6th episode of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast, where host Mike Harris answers the question, 'What Is A SMART Strategy?' Join us as we discover how to make your business strategy SMART. We would be thrilled to hear your thoughts on this topic. Join the conversation and message Mike directly on LinkedIn. Be sure to subscribe! We put out a podcast every fortnight. #strategy #leaders #leadership #businessstrategy #SMART

Welcome to the 5th episode of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast, where host Mike Harris addresses a client's intriguing question: 'Are Company Values Old Hat?' & shares his response to this unexpected query. We're excited to hear your thoughts on this topic! Join the conversation and leave your insights in the comments below. #leaders #strategy #leadership #values #missionstatement #vision

Welcome to the 4th episode of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast, where host Mike Harris answers a viewer's question, 'What makes a successful strategy?' Join us as we uncover the key strands vital for a successful strategy. We would thrilled to hear your thoughts on this topic. Join the conversation and leave your comments below. #strategy #leaders #leadership #businessstrategy

Welcome to the third episode of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast, where our host, Mike Harris, tackles the fundamental question - ‘What influences a strategy?’ Join us as we dive into the key factors that will shape your strategy.

Welcome back to the second episode of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast, where we discuss the fundamental question - ‘What's The Point Of A Strategy?’ Join us as we explore 10 essential reasons why having an organizational strategy is crucial. By replicating the format of his successful workshops, host Mike Harris provides a robust defence which will be built upon in future podcasts. We're excited to hear your thoughts on this topic. Join the conversation and share your insights. #Leaders...

"Welcome to our very 1st podcast, which I’m calling ‘What Is A Strategy?’ So I thought we’d start with looking at what a strategy is. What makes a good strategy….” In our 1st episode, our hoist Mike Harris goes back to the start and sets out what we mean by a business strategy. By replicating the format of his successful workshops, Mike provides a clear & memorable definition which will be built upon in future podcasts.