Posts by LBL Strategies Team

By Randall Rollinson & Tamera Fields Parsons Introduction Achieving performance excellence requires more than strategic intent, it demands disciplined execution and review. A strategic management calendar provides a foundational rhythm to strategy formulation, execution, performance management and more. This article explores its role in performance excellence, including key components, benefits, implementation, and insights from Baldrige…

By Randall Rollinson and Tamera Fields Parsons The concept of a “critical friend” has its roots in educational development and action research from the 1970s and 1980s. Originally introduced to enhance reflective practice among educators (Nuttall, 1977), the idea was later refined by scholars such as Costa and Kallick in Through the Lens of a…

By Randall Rollinson and Tamera Fields Parsons Introduction In today’s complex and rapidly evolving landscape, the ability to anticipate change and adapt effectively is a cornerstone of organizational success. Strategic foresight—the disciplined process of envisioning possible futures and preparing for them—is not merely a strategy-setting tool but a vital component of organizational resilience and sustained…

By Randall Rollinson and Tamera Fields Parsons In an earlier post, we proposed the discipline of strategic management, and the Baldrige Excellence Framework are, in fact, “Two Sides of the Same Coin.” Today’s metaphor is “Two Pages in the Same Book.” This metaphor suggests that while two frameworks may seem separate, they are integral to…

  By Randall Rollinson & Tamera Fields Parsons At the heart of every successful organization lies the ability to align strategy with performance excellence. Yet, for many leaders, the challenge is not recognizing the importance of effectively integrating these two disciplines—uniting them in a way that drives real, measurable results. This article aims to empower…

In a recent appearance on the GovNavigators Podcast, Robin Champ, Vice President of Strategic Foresight at LBL Strategies, alongside Suzette Brooks Masters from the Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance, passionately discussed the crucial role of strategic foresight in shaping governmental strategies. The podcast centered on their advocacy for the establishment of a U.S. Office of Strategic…

Advanced artificial intelligence technologies have the potential to significantly impact the field of strategic planning and management. One of the keyways AI can impact strategic planning is by enabling more informed decision-making. AI algorithms have the capability to process large amounts of data and identify patterns and relationships, which can provide insights that would be…

In just three short months, strategists from around the world will gather in Atlanta, Georgia for the first time since pre-covid. The importance of this gathering to our community is central to our mission. In any year, the International Association for Strategy Professionals (IASP) – formerly the Association for Strategic Planning – conference is great. We meet with…

It’s THAT time of year.  Yes, the time when we reflect on the old year and then make our New Year’s resolutions.  Like many, I want to be healthier (Resolution 1) and add more value (Resolution 2) in 2023! So how can I (and by extension you) help shape this year and our own behavior…