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Feb 16, 2022
Why is Strategic Planning Important?
Strategic business planning in Michigan is the process of creating a plan that will help a business achieve its long-term goals. This plan will identify the
Feb 12, 2022
A Guide to Strategic Business Planning
Strategic business planning in Michigan is a way to get everyone on the same page and working to achieve the same goal.
Feb 5, 2022
Strategic Planning Basics
Before anything else is done, the most important thing to do as an entrepreneur is develop a strategic plan for their company.
Sep 11, 2021
The importance of Customer Experience
When I try to design positive experiences for my customers, I often reflect how I am as a buyer make my buying decisions first.
Sept 10, 2021
The Ice-cream Sundae Customer Experience Story
One Friday evening, my kids asked for ice-cream sundae. They have heard their friends raving about
Jul 26, 2021
How DISC profiles embrace ACCOUNTABILITY
Implementing accountability in the team is an emotional journey. Approach it wrongly, it can quickly be associatedo-
Jul 07, 2021
Accountability is a two way street
Accountability is all about that you deliver what you promised to do, but in the eyes of others,From the definition,
12 Jun, 2021
“ I have a solid sales process, what value do you bring?”
One question I got asked often from prospects is: “We have a solid sales process, what value do you bring?”
Jun 7, 2021
Accountability Coach or Sales Coach?
I have been working with many sales to sales strategy execution. One question I got asked often in the introduction meetings is:”
Jun 09, 2021
A customer’s reflection- A moment of epiphany
After seeing my last blog “5 signs your team may NOT achieve the sales strategic goal “,
25 May, 2021
5 signs your team may NOT achieve the sales strategic goal
Approaching mid year, business leaders are feeling the pressure of not achieving sales strategic goals.
May 10, 2021
What I learned from my mistakes -Customer Journey
As an entrepreneur, I always seek ideas and opportunities for business. In 2018, I decided to start a business to sell on Amazon’s FBA marketplace.
Mar 23, 2021
Accountability-the WHAT; the WHY; the HOW
What is accountability? “Accountability is the quality or state of being accountable;
09 Mar, 2021
How did they ACHIEVE their strategic goals in 6 Months?
A recent customer journey.they showed me their well-defined strategy
Feb 19, 2021
Book & Wine: Start With WHY+ Veuve Clicquot Rose
It is time for the Book & Wine recommendation! Febuary is a romantic month.
Feb 26, 2021
2 Words that Can Give Away YOUR Decision Making Power
There are two words we’re used to say, but probably not realizing the power behind it. If those two words
Feb 13, 2021
Strategy Execution: Invest in the HOW
If you have been in a business leadership position, strategy is a familiar word.

PMO 5.0 is referring to level 5 maturity of Project Management Office(PMO) function in a organization
Feb 06, 2021
The Foundation of Strategy Execution: the PEOPLE
In Simon Sinek’s Golden circle, the WHY is the purpose and belief of the business. The HOW is the process to realize.
Feb 04, 2021
Purpose-Driven Strategy: Start with WHY
In last post we disussed Atomic Habits. One aspect James Clear talked about is: Making identity-based habits.
Jan 29, 2021
6 Roles a successful Project Manager plays
One secret of being a project manager – you need to good at role playing! Quite often.
Jan 27, 2021
Book & Wine Recommendation: Atomic Habits + Savary Chablis
I read Atomic Habits during the holiday and early January. I quite like the idea of taking small steps stem.
Jan 12, 2021
6 Steps to Start 2021 VISIBLE – Setting Goals
Happy new year! Wish you all had a great holiday and exciting start of the new year. As a new year starts,
Nov 16, 2020
There’s a saying a friend in need is a friend indeed. How do you build that friendship that a friend is there for you when you’re in need?
Nov 02, 2020
Effective Project Team Work : understanding DISC profile
Do you know what is your leadership style? You might have heard of the DISC assessment
Sep 14, 2020
Prepare for a WINNING negotiation
We are in a negotiation situation all the time. Even though you might be aware of it or not. It happens when we are negotiating a job offer.
Sep 02, 2020
If you are in a presentation, discussion, meetings, you always want to get your messages through.
Aug 28, 2020
The difference in opinions can cause conflicts. Conflicts are not all bad.he difference in opinions can cause conflicts
Aug 15, 2020
Impact is like the domino effect.
Day 2 sitting in the virtual seminar of “LIFT”. I realized among the 500 people online, there are people from all over the world.
Aug 10, 2020
A Crisis contains an Opportunity – My entrepreneur journey
My name is Ivy Lewis. I’m the owner of ZL consulting LLC. ZL consulting LLC is a project..
Feb 09, 2020
What is Project Management? – Let’s learn from Sheepdogs
My in-law’s family is in the farming business in Ireland. Years ago, I saw Ginger (one of the best dogs they had)
Feb 04, 2020
PMP Certification- Is it worth it? Is it right for you?
There are a lot of Hypes about the PMP certification in the project management community.
Aug 14, 2020
The real restraint of entrepreneurship is…
“LIFT My Business” Entrepreneurship Learning Day1
Dec 06, 2019
Program Manager vs. Project Manager
We often see both terms in job postings or org charts. They sounded similar. However, the responsibilities
Dec 06, 2019
Benefits of Strategic Planning
There are so many benefits of strategic planning. For starters, it helps you
Jan 29, 2020
Importance of strategic planning in small business
The importance of strategic planning for small businesses is undeniable. As a small business owner,
Dec 06, 2019
Importance of Strategic Planning
Strategic business planning is necessary for every business that wants to grow successful.
Dec 06, 2019
Strategic business planning example
Every company wants to set a good strategic business planning example to help distinguish itself from others.
Jan 29, 2020
Strategic Planning for Small Businessth discussions,
Strategic business planning is essential to all small businesses. When you want to define how you want your business to move from where
Dec 06, 2019
Strategic planning in marketing
In the strategic business planning cycle, there comes a stage where you need to create a marketing strategy.
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