The first in a two part “Siriusly Speaking” series. There are lots of management consultants in the NHS and public sector. This is now common and so the question of employing such people is relevant in every public sector organisation - essentially funded by us as taxpayers. Use of external consultants/business advisors is something which tends to ebb and flow with the political (with a small 'p') environment of the day. Having worked in the NHS for nearly 23 years, good use of the ever-decreasing public purse is something dear to my heart. As someone who now runs my own business, I need to ask 'If this were my business what would I do?' Would I employ management consultants? Well, let me g
Strategic planning is not just about aspiration, ambition, leadership, and visioning; it is about articulating the challenges that face your organisation and encapsulating how you are going to address those challenges. Defining Strategy The outcomes that you are looking for must be expressed in a set of measurable objectives that define what you are trying to achieve, along with an explanation as to why you are trying to achieve them and, most importantly, how you intend to achieve them. The most significant aspect of strategy is that it should articulate how your objectives will be accomplished and not just a definition of what they are. Strategy is not about woolly vision, mission and valu
