Best Strategicplanning Podcasts (2024)

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Dear Strategy 148: Industries, Markets, and the Evolution of PESTEL 17:13

4h ago17:13

17:13

On this episode of Dear Strategy, Bob talks about the definition of an “industry” vs. a “market” and discusses how you can evolve a PESTEL analysis to be more focused on the trends that affect the industry that your company is a part of. If you’re interested in strategy training or coaching for your business, please visit us at Strategy Generation …

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The Discipleship Opportunity with Daniel Im - Episode 357 39:04

34m ago39:04

39:04

Spiritual formation is less about what we ask people to do and more about who we’re equipping people to become. In this episode, Tony interviews Pastor Daniel Im, author of The Discipleship Opportunity: Leading a Great-Commission Church in a Post-Everything World, about the role serving has in helping people grow closer to Jesus. This episode is br…

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The Nonprofit board's duty of foresight with Jeff De Cagna 52:27

23m ago52:27

52:27

In episode 102 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Jeff De Cagna discuss the concept of the "duty of foresight," stressing the need for boards to prepare for future challenges. They critique traditional leadership paradigms and promote stewardship as a more inclusive and effective approach. The conversation covers various topics, including the e…

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Structure for Volunteer Engagement - Episode 356 22:12

4d ago22:12

22:12

Before the pandemic, we typically saw 45% to 50% of all adults and students serving on a volunteer team at least monthly. Our most recent data shows churches reporting only 35% are serving today. In the first episode of this series on "Serving as Spiritual Formation," we talked about some of the most common mistakes churches make with their volunte…

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Dear Strategy 147: How to Set Realistic Strategic Objectives 16:19

8d ago16:19

16:19

On this episode of Dear Strategy, Bob talks about setting realistic objectives for your strategy and how you can validate your growth objectives using the 3 components of market, share, and price. If you’re interested in strategy training or coaching for your business, please visit us at Strategy Generation Company.…

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Strategy for Volunteer Engagement - Episode 355 24:18

11d ago24:18

24:18

Most churches say they need more volunteers. But answer this honestly: What is your theology of serving? How well is your church discipling people to offer their spiritual gifts as part of the Great Commission? Many churches have gotten further away from viewing serving as an integral part of spiritual formation than they’d likely admit. In this se…

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Insights for nonprofits from MacKenzie Scott's philanthropy with Michael Randel 47:56

11d ago47:56

47:56

In episode 101 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Michael Randel discuss Michael’s research into nonprofit organizations that received significant funding from Mackenzie Scott’s trust-based philanthropy initiative. The impact of these transformative gifts on nonprofits, Six key areas of organizational preparedness and grant readiness Good pract…

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How to Find Great People for Your Church Staff Team - Interview with Tim Foot (Bonus Episode) 6:08

17d ago6:08

6:08

We know from our research and conversations with clients that finding great people for the ministry staff team is very challenging right now. As an addedumn to our series on "Staffing Wisdom for Church Leaders," we bring you this bonus interview with Tim Foot of Slingshot Group for some timely insights into church staffing in 2024. In this conversa…

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Embracing AI in Learning with Margie Meacham - EP 40 54:17

17d ago54:17

54:17

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Margie Meacham about artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in learning and development. Margie discusses her ongoing journey with AI, sharing valuable insights on how to effectively leverage it to enhance learner engagement and improve knowledge retention. Beth and Margie also discuss: the b…

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Handling Misfits - Episode 354 28:01

18d ago28:01

28:01

Leaders know it's true: Not having the right people on the team hinders the impact of your church. So what do you do when it's clear you need to remove someone from the team—when it's clear they are not a fit? In the last episode of our series on "Staffing Wisdom for Church Leaders," Tony and Amy discuss the very real reasons why letting someone go…

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Dear Strategy 146: The 4 P’s of Marketing – Not 7, Not 8 – Just 4! 18:41

25d ago18:41

18:41

On this episode of Dear Strategy, Bob talks about the original 4 P’s of Marketing, and why consultants shouldn’t necessarily mess with frameworks that are already working! If you’re interested in strategy training or coaching for your business, please visit us at Strategy Generation Company.By Bob Caporale | Strategy Generation Company

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Right People, Right Roles - Episode 353 27:33

27d ago27:33

27:33

This part makes a leader's stomach drop. We've laid the groundwork, and we've taught you the wisest order for processing restructure decisions. But now, we’re going to dive into wisdom that has more to do with how you make decisions about specific people. In the third episode of our series on "Staffing Wisdom for Church Leaders," Tony and Amy focus…

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10 Things I have learned about Nonprofits in 100 episodes 25:48

29d ago25:48

25:48

In episode 100 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton goes solo to celebrate this special 100th episode. She reflects on the insights and lessons learned from her podcasting journey exploring nonprofit leadership and organizational health. Celebrating a significant milestone, she emphasizes the importance of creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive c…

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How To Keep Learning In Our Field with Beth Cougler Blom - EP 39 29:42

1M ago29:42

29:42

In this solo episode, Beth Cougler Blom shares some of her approach to maintaining a learning organization at her learning design and facilitation services company. She also highlights sources for how we can all keep learning in our field, giving examples of communities of practice, podcasts, books, social media, and more. Links From the Episode Li…

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Stack the Leadership Team - Episode 352 24:39

1M ago24:39

24:39

Do you believe your current senior leadership team offers you your best chance to achieve the vision and mission God designed for your church to accomplish right now? Before you start restructuring departments of your ministry, you need to clarify the role of the SLT and get the right people leading on it. In the second episode of our series on "St…

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Dear Strategy 145: Understanding Product Interdependencies 15:57

1M ago15:57

15:57

On this episode of Dear Strategy, Bob talks about the importance of understanding how your product interconnects with and depends upon other products that may be outside of your control, and why this all needs to be accounted for within the context of your product and portfolio strategies. If you’re interested in strategy training or coaching for y…

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Structure to the Strategy - Episode 351 25:09

1M ago25:09

25:09

We help teams solve complicated staffing challenges with wisdom and grace all the time. We’ve helped more than 650 churches do it. So, we’re going to share some of that wisdom related to structure, leadership, getting the right people in the right roles, and handling “misfits” in this new series we're calling "Staffing Wisdom for Church Leaders." I…

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Elevating Nonprofit Governance and Leadership with Mary Reeves 35:03

1M ago35:03

35:03

In episode 99 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Mary Reeves, PhD discuss: the importance of effective governance in nonprofit organizations. the transformational experiences board members often undergo the Japanese concept of Ikigai—finding purpose through what you love, are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. Mary's r…

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New Church Staffing Trends: Q2 2024 Unstuck Church Report - Episode 350 28:28

2M ago28:28

28:28

Every quarter, The Unstuck Group releases The Unstuck Church Report to help church leaders monitor trends and benchmarks in key ministry areas. In this episode, Tony and Amy discuss key findings from the Q2 2024 special edition of the report focused on staffing and structure trends. You can subscribe to receive the quarterly report for free, or, if…

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Dear Strategy 144: Why Tipping Culture Isn’t a Good Strategy for Businesses 13:44

2M ago13:44

13:44

On this episode of Dear Strategy, Bob takes on the controversial topic of our ever-expanding tipping culture and talks about why it might not be the best strategy for businesses to embrace. If you’re interested in strategy training or coaching for your business, please visit us at Strategy Generation Company.…

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Break Out of Conventional Thinking with Kerri Price - EP 38 50:00

2M ago50:00

50:00

Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Kerri…

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Simple But Not Easy - Episode 349 23:49

2M ago23:49

23:49

Constant crises, lack of training, inadequate systems for project management—there's a long list of reasons why the process of "assess, plan, and execute" may be simple but not easy. In the final episode of our series on "How Healthy Churches Grow," Tony and Amy share some practical, proven ways to carve out time to follow through on the priority i…

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Declining interest in Nonprofit Leadership with Danielle Marshall 35:49

2M ago35:49

35:49

In episode 98 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton hosts Danielle Marshall for another learning out loud episode where we do a deep dive into a topic. Today’s topic is leadership in the nonprofit sector, especially the declining interest in nonprofit leadership as highlighted by the "Push and Pull" report by the Building Movement Project. We explore …

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The Rhythm of Planning - Episode 348 26:04

2M ago26:04

26:04

You can make better decisions today regarding people, money, current priorities, etc. when you have clarity on what the future looks like. In this episode of our series on "How Healthy Churches Grow," Tony and Amy focus on the importance of making it part of your culture to have a regular rhythm of planning that involves the right voices. FREE WEBI…

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Dear Strategy 143: Never Treat Your Customers Like They’re a Burden 21:00

2M ago21:00

21:00

On this episode of Dear Strategy, Bob expands upon his 2nd golden rule of small business success, which is to never make your customers feel like they’re a burden. Tune in to discover why and when businesses are likely to fall into this trap, and how to ensure that it never happens again! If you’re interested in strategy training or coaching for yo…

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Facilitate Like an Anthropologist with Dr. Monty Badami - EP 37 59:21

2M ago59:21

59:21

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Dr. Monty Badami about how we can use an anthropological lens in facilitation to engage in collective sense-making. If we can think like anthropologists, we will have access to the most valuable resource in understanding complex experiences and diverse groups...and that resource is our humanity. Beth an…

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The First Step Toward Healthy Growth – Episode 347 25:34

2M ago25:34

25:34

Attendance growth isn't always a sign of health. After all, both healthy and unhealthy things can grow. In the first episode of our new series on "How Healthy Churches Grow," Tony and Amy unpack the first principle of healthy growth based on our work with 650+ churches: objective assessment. FREE WEBINAR: What's Working in Large Churches Now In thi…

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The business imperative of facing climate change for associations with Elizabeth Engel and Shelly Alcorn 38:20

2M ago38:20

38:20

In episode 97 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton, Elizabeth Engel and Shelly Alcorn discuss Why addressing climate change has shifted from a moral imperative to a business imperative for associations and nonprofits How climate change is impacting all sectors and industries now how associations are uniquely positioned to address climate change by le…

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How to Talk About Faith “Non-Essentials” (with Pastor Dave Dummitt) – Episode 346 35:46

3M ago35:46

35:46

“Discussing the non-essentials ought to help you make disciples, not hinder you from making disciples.” In this episode, Pastor Dave Dummitt from Willow Creek Community Church joins us to discuss exploring tough topics as a church and navigating non-essentials in our faith. This Episode is Sponsored by PATH As your church grows, it becomes difficul…

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Dear Strategy 142: Practicing Diligent Follow-up 18:23

3M ago18:23

18:23

On this episode of Dear Strategy, Bob expands upon his 2 golden rules of small business success, starting with Rule #1. Tune in to hear tips on when, how, and why diligent follow-up should be practiced within your business. If you’re interested in strategy training or coaching for your business, please visit us at Strategy Generation Company.…

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The State of Facilitation 2024 Report with Deborah Rim Moiso - EP 36 1:00:39

3M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Deborah Rim Moiso, the editor of SessionLab's State of Facilitation 2024 Report, about data and insights gleaned from the report and what it might mean for facilitators worldwide. Engage with Deborah Rim Moiso and SessionLab: The State of Facilitation 2024 Report from SessionLab Use this link to sign up…

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