How To Create Your One Page Strategic Plan | LAYC 94

In this episode, Isabel Alexander dives into the world of strategic planning for solopreneurs and smaller businesses. Learn how to create your own one-page strategic plan and gain valuable insights from her years of experience. Discover the secrets to unlocking business success.

Key Takeaways:

The Importance of Values and Mission: Isabel emphasizes the significance of understanding your beliefs and core values. Your business decisions should always align with your values as they form the foundation of your company's identity and purpose.

Setting BHAGs: Discover the concept of setting Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals (BHAGs) and why they are essential for your business growth. Learn how to define both short-term and long-term goals that contribute to your overall mission.

The Rhythm of Success: Explore the secret sauce of strategic planning—maintaining a cadence of communication, accountability, and celebration. Regular check-ins and sharing results keep everyone on track and motivated.

Measuring What Matters: Understand the significance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in evaluating your progress and success. Isabel delves into the critical metrics that provide insights into your business's health.

SWOT Analysis: Learn about SWOT analysis and why it's crucial to perform this analysis regularly. Identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats helps you make informed decisions and stay agile.

Conclusion

Isabel's mission is to make strategic planning simple, enjoyable, and incredibly effective for women business owners. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes as she guides you through each step of creating your one-page strategic plan.

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About the Host:

Isabel Alexander

Your Next Business Strategist and Transformation Catalyst

Isabel Alexander's journey from modest beginnings to global recognition epitomizes entrepreneurial resilience and innovation. With over five decades of experience spanning diverse industries, she has become a driving force in shaping economic landscapes worldwide. Noteworthy accomplishments include founding a multimillion-dollar global chemical wholesale business and earning accolades such as Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women.

As a mentor and advocate, Isabel empowers women entrepreneurs through initiatives like the Lift As You Climb Movement and podcasts, guiding them from startup to maturity. Serving as Chief Encore Officer of The Encore Catalyst, she dedicates herself to coaching and educating emerging entrepreneurs. Her involvement in organizations like RenegadesReinventing.com and Femme on Fire underscores her commitment to leadership and business development.

Additionally, Isabel's advisory roles with government bodies and trade associations, such as Chair of the Canadian Association of Importers & Exporters, highlight her influence in shaping trade policies and fostering international relations.

Driven by her mantra, "Lift As You Climb," Isabel embodies the ethos of mutual growth and empowerment. With dual citizenship in Canada and the United States, she values her extensive family and embraces global connections through travel and professional engagements. Isabel Alexander's narrative serves as a beacon of inspiration, illustrating how visionary leadership and strategic advising can drive global entrepreneurship and economic independence forward.

Founder:

The Encore Catalyst Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/TheEncoreCatalyst )

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Chief Encore Officer, The Encore Catalyst (