‘Roadblocks are a fact of life for strategists. Expect the unexpected. Humans are often unpredictable, so the human factor must be considered. Weather can be an influencing factor. Economies can take unanticipated turns. A planned, alternative approach allows the strategist the flexibility of continuing toward the goal without a major delay.’
‘A point that has significant potential for the future. If you can identify this kind of strategic position, and get there before the competition, you can realize great success down the road.’
‘You cannot consistently win unless you mass and concentrate your resources.’
‘Maintain the initiative by looking for hidden opportunities, and new solutions. Don’t just rest on your laurels.’
‘Act now! You cannot afford to wait for conditions to be perfect in order to implement your strategy.’
‘After you’ve gained the advantage, keep the pressure on. That way, your competition will always be playing catch-up.’
‘Obstacles will inevitably appear along the way. Expect them and deal with them, while never losing sight of your objective.’
‘Once you are committed to a fully defined objective, be ready to adjust your strategy as necessary, but not your objective.’
‘With the right strategy, we can overcome adversaries with much greater resources.’
‘Things rarely go exactly as planned, so you need to have alternative not only ready to use, but actually in use. When unexpected obstacles block one approach, an alternative approach is already at work.’
‘When should you take a specific action?
Source:
William A. Cohen, PhD., (2024). The Art of the Strategist: 10 Essential Principles for Leading your Company to Victory
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