Building Margin

02: Getting Started With Strategy

May 10, 2023
This episode of the podcast explores the four phases of getting started with business strategy. It discusses the importance of benchmarking financial performance, defining roles and leading meetings, building a supportive and diverse community, and provides a step-by-step guide on implementing a strategy.
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INSIGHT

Intersection of Strategy and Finance

Value is created at the intersection of strategy and finance. Without integrating these two functions, organizations may end up with ineffective plans or budgets.

ADVICE

Get Benchmark

Start your strategy process by benchmarking your organization's financial performance. Focus on liquidity, margin, growth, leverage, and asset management to gauge competition.

ADVICE

Measure Performance and Health

Use comprehensive tools to evaluate all parts of your business, including both financial and non-financial metrics. This will help identify areas needing attention before designing your strategy.

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