Abdullah Verachia - Global Strategist’s Post

Did you know? High-growth organisations are twice as likely to prioritise strategic planning as low-growth ones. Growth doesn’t happen by chance: It's the result of deliberate strategic efforts. Dreaming of high growth? Reach out to us, and let's make those dreams a reality with strategic planning. #GrowthStrategy #StrategicEfforts

Are you maximising your business's potential by balancing short-term profits with long-term growth? It's time to elevate your strategy. Prioritising immediate gains is essential, but integrating them with strategic investments ensures your business's sustainable success. Navigating the balance between maintaining cash flow and investing in future growth is like walking a tightrope. Yes, you need immediate revenue to sustain your operations, but foresight and strategic investments are crucial to ensure your business thrives in the long run. Take David as an example, David and his business partners have built a technology and communications business over 13 years and have increased their revenue steadily over those years. There have been a few bumps in the road, but on the whole, business was good. The increasing pace of technological development meant that David and his partners felt that selling up and moving on was their most desirable option. Read David’s story in my case studies here https://lnkd.in/ewF7hMmS  Don’t wait until challenges arise to focus on sustainable growth. Let’s ensure your business is set up not just to survive, but to flourish. Together, we can tailor a plan that supports robust growth while keeping your current needs in check. Your competitors might already be striking this balance—don’t let your business lag behind. Competitors are already finding their balance – don't get left behind! #LeadershipExcellence #MarkJarvisAcademy #TeamEmpowerment #BusinessGrowth #ManagementSkills #LeadershipDevelopment #StrategicLeadership #OrganizationalSuccess #EmpoweringLeaders #InnovativeManagement

In the race of life and business, we often assume the smoothest path leads to the quickest results. But sometimes, the bumpy surface, full of challenges, offers momentum, innovation, and resilience that the flat, easy road simply cannot. This video reminds us that struggles and setbacks often create opportunities for growth and success. Here are 9 Business Lessons from the Bumpy Road: 1. Challenges Drive Momentum: Obstacles create friction, which can lead to better problem-solving and faster growth. 2. Adaptability Wins: Businesses that navigate tough terrains learn to innovate and stay ahead of the curve. 3. Resilience is Key: The ability to overcome hurdles builds long-term strength and durability. 4. Leverage Challenges: Just as the bumps propel the ball forward, challenges in business can provide unexpected advantages. 5. Progress Isn’t Always Linear: The bumpy path might look chaotic, but it can still lead to better results. 6. Continuous Improvement: Learning from setbacks makes your business model stronger and more competitive. 7. Effort Creates Opportunity: Striving to overcome difficulties often opens doors to new markets, ideas, and solutions. 8. Stand Out by Embracing Complexity: Taking the harder route can differentiate your business from competitors on the “flat” path. 9. Celebrate the Journey: The bumps and turns aren’t just obstacles; they’re part of your unique story and success. #BusinessLessons #EmbraceChallenges #BumpyRoadsToSuccess #InnovationThroughAdversity #Adaptability #BusinessResilience #OvercomeObstacles #MomentumMatters #GrowthThroughStruggles #SuccessJourney #BusinessInnovation #StayAhead #ProblemSolving #CompetitiveEdge #LearnAndGrow #WinningThroughChallenges #BusinessMotivation #ProgressNotPerfection #UniquePathToSuccess #ThrivingThroughChange

Today I was speaking with a client about a 500-year strategy... Yes, you read that right! They plan centuries ahead to ensure they can continue to preserve the structures they're responsible for. Does this approach work? Well, they've been operating since the early 1300's... and are still thriving! While most of us won't need a strategy that stretches for 500 years (but if you would like one... I don't know where I would start with that challenge but I would most definitely be up for it 🤣 ), having a clear strategy was one of the cornerstones of the organisations success. Without a strategy, it's easy to react to immediate issues rather than planning for future growth... and we can end up working so hard and still feel like we're not making the right progress.... or worse find that we're completely unprepared for the circumstances we find ourselves in! A great strategy will provide you with 👇 🗺 Direction & Focus - a roadmap, aligning every action with your business vision and goals. 🤑 Resource clarity - ensure you’re using your time, money, and talent effectively to achieve the best outcomes. 😍 A competitive edge - make your business more attractive to your ideal clients, collaborators, new talent and key stakeholders. 🌤 Adaptability - create a plan that also enables flexibility so you're positioned to adapt to market changes and make the most of new opportunities. When you think about the future of your business and you're thinking about the next 12 months, 5 years, 50 years or perhaps 500 years, a well defined strategy is essential... for all the reasons I've already mentioned. 👀 A 500 year strategy though...would love to know your thoughts 👇 #BusinessStrategy #LongTermPlanning #BusinessSuccess #StrategicPlanning #BusinessGrowth #FutureProof #BusinessCoach

If you aspire to: • Lead business change and transformation with precision and efficiency; • Overcome obstacles hindering stagnant or underperforming projects; or • Craft a robust buy-and-build strategy for sustainable growth, then EXACT is your definitive solution. It's not just about unlocking your business's latent potential; it's about identifying and surmounting obstacles, amplifying performance, and propelling you swiftly towards realising value. With our proven EXACT process, embrace change as your catalyst for unparalleled success. Book a call with me today and together we can deliver the future more efficiently. ✨ 🙌 https://lnkd.in/ef_w78NJ https://lnkd.in/gnbmG4BS #leadingbusinesschange #exactprocess #bookacall #digitalchange #digitaltransformation

The future rewards consistent action. When we think about change, we must start by acknowledging its essence: it’s about #fixing what isn’t working or improving what can work #better. Change connects the past, present, and #future, revealing #patterns, opportunities, and a roadmap for growth. Let me #guide you through three essential pillars every business must consider to maximize its results: clarity, strategy, and #execution. First, clarity. Look at your past without bias. What worked? What didn’t? This reflection creates awareness of strengths and blind spots. Clarity empowers you to understand the root causes behind success or struggle. Next is strategy. In the present, plan with purpose. Set measurable goals aligned with your long-term vision. Strategy requires focus—knowing where to invest your time, resources, and energy to create impactful progress. Finally, execution. The future rewards consistent action. Without it, even the best plans fall short. Execution ensures you adapt to change, learning as you go and making steady improvements. Your business’s trajectory depends on how well you integrate these three pillars across time. Clarity fuels insight, strategy sharpens direction, and execution delivers results. This timeless approach transforms challenges into opportunities, moving you #forward with confidence and measurable success. Let’s make your business thrive, one intentional step at a time.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 Two months ago, we discussed 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀. But clarity is just the beginning. Once you have clear objectives, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀. This week, we dive into what it means to craft powerful business objectives that truly transform your organisation's strategy. As a CEO or business owner, are you leading your organisation with purpose, or simply reacting to the latest fires? In today’s unpredictable and fast-changing environment, powerfully crafted objectives are not just a competitive advantage they are essential for survival and growth. Crafting powerful objectives means going beyond high-level ambition. They must be rooted in 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, shaped by 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀, and informed by the 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. When crafting your objectives, consider these critical factors: 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀: Are your objectives aligned with the speed and direction of trends shaping your sector? 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Have you accounted for economic, political, and technological changes that could affect your strategic direction? 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: Are you leveraging your organisation’s core strengths, while addressing key areas that need improvement? Think of your business as an aircraft. Clear objectives might tell you the destination, but powerful objectives determine whether you are flying the right altitude, speed, and route to get there effectively. Without them, even the most advanced aircraft risks veering off course. For example, a startup aiming for international expansion without a powerful objective framework might scatter its resources, diluting focus across local efforts instead of targeting key global markets. A company with powerfully crafted objectives, however, would align its fundraising, research, and talent acquisition to precisely support international growth, ensuring success in new regions. 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀, 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵. 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀. 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱?  If not, it’s time to revisit your strategy and craft objectives that truly transform your business. #BusinessStrategy #PowerfulObjectives #StrategicPlanning #CEOs #SustainableGrowth #InternationalExpansion

Once your business overcomes obstacles and finds stability, it may feel unstoppable. However, it's important to avoid becoming complacent. Use the SWOT analysis to assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. This will help identify areas for improvement and potential risks. Stay adaptable and open to change to maintain success. Remember, no business is invincible. #SWOTanalysis #StayAdaptable 💼 You've overcome challenges before, so why not keep succeeding? Keep pushing forward! 🌟 #KeepThriving #BelieveInYourself >>> https://bit.ly/3Vhyn8B

Building a Business on Solid Ground: Lessons from the 4 Pillars Method ️? In the ever-changing world of business, a strong foundation is crucial for success. The 4 pillars method offers a valuable framework to assess and strengthen your company's core. Here's how businesses can benefit: Know Your Ground (Business Overview): As Jim Collins famously stated, "If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there." A clear understanding of your industry, target audience, and competitive landscape is the bedrock of any strategic plan. #KnowYourMarket #IndustryTrends Chart Your Course (Planning): "The best way to predict the future is to create it," said Peter Drucker. Develop a strategic roadmap that outlines your goals, target markets, and key initiatives. Be sure this plan is flexible and adaptable to changing market conditions. #StrategicPlanning #BusinessGoals Build with Accountability: "The key is not to do things right; the key is to do the right things." - Stephen Covey. Establish clear metrics and processes to hold everyone accountable for achieving your goals. This fosters a culture of ownership and drives results. #AccountabilityCulture #PerformanceManagement Execute with Excellence (Action & Adaptation): "Vision without execution is just daydreaming," said Tom Peters. Put your plans into action with focus and efficiency. Be prepared to adapt your approach as needed, learning from successes and failures. #ExecutionMatters #BusinessAgility By focusing on these four pillars, businesses can build a strong foundation for sustainable growth and success. What are your thoughts on the 4 pillars method? #BusinessGrowth #LinkedInLearning

Avoid common growth strategy pitfalls with these insights! Ensure you have a clear plan, stay adaptable, and regularly assess your strategy to drive sustainable growth. #GrowthStrategy #BusinessMistakes #StrategicPlanning #BusinessGrowth #MarketTrends #Adaptability #SuccessTips #StrategyDevelopment #BusinessAdvice #SustainableGrowth