Strategy Gifts

Risk Perception/Risk Assessment/Risk Management.

'Stay with me now, people, because in Step C, things get a bit delicate.'

'So, how bad is it? Who can bring me up to speed?'

'Don't be ridiculous, man! Of course there's no 'exit strategy'!'

"We need to rethink our strategy of hoping the Internet will just go away."

"Looks like we found the issue."

'Almost finished.'

"Look, I'd like to avoid overkill, but not at the risk of underkill."

"If I've timed this right, symptoms should start at exactly 9 a.m. Monday."

'Are you thinking what I'm thinking?'

The devil is in desk bin titled 'The Details'

'Got to admit,as far as mission statements go, it's pretty damn bold.'

'Which 'win' is ours? Because the one on the left looks bigger.'

'Now, keep in mind that these numbers are only as accurate as the fictitious data, ludicrous assumptions and wishful thinking they're based upon!'

"When I said to convince him of the need for change I was hoping you'd use the seductive power of reason and logic."

Thanks to compromise they were moving closer.

'Product diversification, I like that.'

A presenter with a very complex chart to explain a business plan - 'And it's as simple as that!'

'Don't let it throw you - It's just a negotiating tactic.'

Management of Change

'How are we going to achieve our goal this year?'

"The trend in tough economic times is to put off everything that doesn't require immediate action ? as this chart shows."

"Wentworth, could I take another look at that reorganization plan?"

'Our strategy is perfect! This is the customers' fault - they don't think the way WE do!'

'Apparently, wild hopes and dreams, re-enacted by Barbie and Ken, are no substitute for a solid business plan.'

'Once you get the hang of it, crisis management is fairly straightforward.'

Planning ahead.

'Any questions?'

'At our last meeting we decided to go for broke. Well, mission accomplished.'

Though he had been retired for only three days, Marilyn was already growing tired of having Clyde around all day long.

'Could we finish these negotiations via e-mail? That will allow me to think before I respond to your proposals.'

Our succession plan is we don't talk about it!

'I'm afraid the meeting will start a little late, the strategic business planning team are lost in the building somewhere.'

'Hey! We've never tried a 'pity' strategy before...'

'I'd love to add something to this discussion but I have no idea what we're talking about.'