The Complete Guide to Strategic Planning and OGSM
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Recent ArchPoint Publications
Innovation DNA: A model for cultivating innovation across your organization
Contrary to popular belief, innovation is rarely a case of something totally new popping into an inventor’s head – it’s iterative. Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press pulled together existing technologies that already included the screw press and moveable...
Stay true to your strategic intent
I have used OGSM for nearly three decades, over half of my career. Through my tenure at Procter & Gamble and Campbell Soup, we used OGSM to align our business units globally and in my years as a consultant, we have used OGSM to develop and execute strategic plans...
Tool Tip: Utilizing costs and budget summary features
Welcome to myOGSM Tool Tips designed to help you optimize your myOGSM user experience and support the execution of your strategy. Avoid strategy-related budget issues It’s disappointing and frustrating when you’re prepared to spend resources only to discover the...
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Today for you, tomorrow for me
My wife Rachel and I recently went on a week-long hike through the Andes Mountains. I finished the trip with the inner peace and tranquility that comes from a week sans iPhone surrounded by natural beauty with my bride, and with some ancient Inca wisdom shared by our...
Tool Tip: The almighty dashboard
Learn more about the myOGSM strategy dashboard view to optimize your myOGSM experience and better execute your strategy. Experience the power of the myOGSM dashboard. The dashboard provides a snapshot of progress on every strategic goal, activity and financial...
Experiencing meeting overload? Take the 5-Day No-Meeting Challenge!
There is a workplace ritual in which despite being somewhat outdated, frequently unnecessary and often inefficient, we continue to participate. This ritual consumes an average of six hours per week of employee time and 23 hours of senior management time. It generates...
3 Keys to make your factory planning successful
The average organizational leader spending 20+ years in the in management & C-suite will be involved in hundreds of hiring decisions, allocate millions of dollars in resources, develop strategic plans on an annual basis and impact thousands of culture and...
The incredible strategic execution of the Thailand cave rescue
The world was recently on pins and needles, locked onto news of the incredibly heroic rescue of twelve boys and their 25-year old soccer coach from a cave in northern Thailand. The bravery and selflessness of those involved in the rescue efforts was truly...
What the 2018 World Cup Can Teach Us About Our Teams
Since the final game of the 2018 World Cup, I find myself considering what an extraordinary tournament it was—replaying my favorite moments (for one, that soap-opera-dramatic-penalty-kick-come-hat-trick by Cristiano Ronaldo against Spain!), wishing Belgium had made it...
MyOGSM Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Welcome to our guide for all things myOGSM! We hope this answers any questions you have and guides you through using the tool. If we’ve missed anything or you have additional questions, please email us at support@myogsm.com. Access & Permissions: Check here for...
Learning agility: The key to identifying future leaders
Most of our clients invest substantial effort and time in managing employee performance with an eye toward building their pipeline of future leaders. Who has the most technical expertise and process knowledge to lead production? Who can connect with our workforce and...
ArchPoint expands its capabilities with TARGUS Management Consulting partnership
We are pleased to announce that ArchPoint Consulting has expanded its capabilities through a partnership with TARGUS Management Consulting, a global firm specializing in operational excellence, purchasing, logistics and supply chain management. The partnership allows...
Don’t let your strategy sink: Keys to successful strategy execution
Despite all we’ve learned about strategy development, strategy execution eludes most organizations. A 2016 study estimated that 67% of organizational strategies fail because of poor execution. Research on the topic gives varying reasons for this – misalignment among...