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Do you wish there was a way to see what’s ahead for your company in the New Year? Although there’s no crystal ball, there is a real way to look into the future, starting today. Listen to our Fan Favorite conversation with Tara Rethore, CEO of Strategy for Real and co-author of the book, Charting the Course: CEO Tools to Align Strategy & Operations. She shares how scenario thinking can help you anticipate and navigate unexpected changes along the journey.
Tara works with CEOs, boards, and executives to take strategy off the page and into action. Throughout her career, she has led strategy development and execution within global organizations and as a highly valued consultant. She’s known for discovering leadership and strategy lessons in everyday situations which then become relatable examples for her clients. Currently, Tara serves on several private and nonprofit boards. She is also a Marshall Goldsmith Certified / Stakeholder-Centered Coach.
We discuss how scenario thinking can align strategy & operations in a way that goes beyond financial modeling and contingency planning. She shares how leaders can guide team members to more vividly see the company’s future and how it fits into the vision. Tara also shares how fostering a wide range of stakeholder conversations can create more expansive strategic scenarios to navigate the course, regardless of changing conditions ahead.
Strategy is a journey that seldom goes as planned, unless you are flexible about thinking ahead | Tara Rethore
This week on Growth Igniters® Radio, we discuss:
- Defining scenario thinking in the context of the future of business and how it can be valuable
- Using a range of scenarios to make sense of a future we can’t see yet
- Examples of companies that practice scenario thinking
- The importance of cultivating a wide range of conversations to expand your strategic mindset
- Practical ideas on how to apply scenario thinking in your organization
Resources for This Episode
- Read more about Tara Rethore and connect with her on LinkedIn
- Find out more about Tara Rethore’s book, Charting the Course: CEO Tools to Align Strategy and Operations
- Download our resource “Pam Harper and Scott Harper’s 5 Questions to Ask When You Need to Move Even Faster”
- Visit PamHarperSpeaks.com to find out more about her new keynote “Break Orbit: Leading for Long-Term Growth in a Short-Term World”
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