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Understanding the VRIO Framework for Competitive Analysis

Leveraging your company's unique resources is essential for lasting success. The VRIO Framework is a…

September 29, 2024 Read Article

How to Create a Balanced Scorecard: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Balanced Scorecard is a powerful tool for turning your organization's strategy into clear…

September 11, 2024 Read Article

Strategy Implementation: Eight Key Concepts for Organizations

Implementing a robust business strategy is critical for organizations aiming to reach their long…

September 2, 2024 Read Article

The Best Strategic Planning Tools: A Comprehensive List [2024]

Strategic planning is key to steering your organization toward its goals. With the right tools, you…

August 26, 2024 Read Article

What Is Strategic Execution? A Step-by-Step Guide to Success

Organizations often struggle to bridge the gap between strategic planning and strategic execution…

August 20, 2024 Read Article

Strategic Planning Guide: Definition, Process, and Importance

Do you want to unlock the full potential of your organization? Understanding and implementing…

July 31, 2024 Read Article

What Are SMART KPIs And Why Are They Important?

When it comes to measuring business performance and progress, not all metrics are created equal. To…

March 18, 2024 Read Article

Unlocking Business Success through Strategic Partnerships

Strategic partnerships involve business owners or managers from two or more companies working…

February 11, 2024 Read Article

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Mitigating Spreadsheet Errors: A Guide to Reliable Data Management

In the fast-paced and data-driven world of modern business, accurate and efficient data management…

January 31, 2024 Read Article

Competitive Advantage Guide

The Biden administration recently issued an executive order to promote greater market competition…

January 2, 2024 Read Article

Risk Management Strategies

Public health crises, geopolitical conflict, natural disasters — these are just some of the…

December 12, 2023 Read Article

Competitive Intelligence: Your Roadmap to Strategic Management Success

Competitive intelligence is analyzing competitor data, industry trends, and marketing dynamics that…

December 5, 2023 Read Article

Boosting Business Growth: The Role of Customer Acquisition

One of the keys to long-term business success is customer acquisition. When companies attract and…

November 27, 2023 Read Article

Sustainable Business Practices: Transforming the Corporate Landscape

The effects of climate change are becoming more and more apparent. United States Environmental…

November 20, 2023 Read Article

Project Management Methodologies: Key to Strategic Project Success

Choosing the right project management methodology is a crucial decision that can significantly…

November 13, 2023 Read Article

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Introducing Spider Impact 5.6

We’re incredibly proud to announce the release of Spider Impact 5.6.

October 25, 2023 Read Article

Strategy vs. Tactics: Decoding the Building Blocks of Business Success

Two of the most common concepts of business planning are strategy and tactics, but how well are…

October 10, 2023 Read Article

Sales Funnel Strategy: Maximizing Conversions and Sales Success

The relationship businesses have with their customers is much like a journey. It starts with an…

October 3, 2023 Read Article

KPIs vs. Metrics vs. Measures: The Similarities and Differences

For businesses today, having access to performance data is crucial but not enough on its own…

September 11, 2023 Read Article

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Global Expansion: Unlocking Growth in International Markets

Are you ready to break through the boundaries of your local market and explore the limitless…

August 24, 2023 Read Article

Unlocking Performance Insights with Data Governance

According to research from Statista, the yearly volume of data collected by businesses increased…

August 8, 2023 Read Article

Corporate Responsibility: Accountability and Competitive Advantage

Corporate responsibility (CR) refers to the ethical and sustainable practices businesses adopt to…

August 1, 2023 Read Article

The Importance of Engaging Employees in Strategic Planning

If your business is like most, strategic planning begins with leaders and is carried out by the…

July 10, 2023 Read Article

The Benefits of Agile Methodologies for Project Management

We all know what project management is, right? It’s the planning, organization, and execution of a…

June 20, 2023 Read Article

The Science of Strategic Decision-Making: A Data-Driven Approach

When making business decisions, following your instincts is invaluable. Be careful, however. Relying…

June 6, 2023 Read Article

Driving Business Innovation with Embedded Analytics

No matter the industry, effectively using data is integral to business success. Organizations often…

April 18, 2023 Read Article

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From Data Chaos to Data Clarity: The Benefits of Being Data Literate

The world of business data is changing at an unprecedented pace. Machine learning and generative AI…

April 11, 2023 Read Article

Why Ad Hoc Analysis Matters for Your Business

In today’s fast-paced business world, companies need to make informed decisions quickly to stay…

April 3, 2023 Read Article

Actionable Insights: The Key to Better Business Decisions

Are you making the most of your data? Many businesses are collecting data but aren’t sure of the…

March 22, 2023 Read Article

Blue Ocean Strategy: Create and Conquer Uncontested Market Space

Have you heard your colleagues reference “Blue Ocean Strategy?” First coined in the early 2000s…

March 16, 2023 Read Article

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Objectives & Key Results and How to Use Them

Are you tired of setting goals that never seem to go anywhere? Are you looking for a fresh and…

March 10, 2023 Read Article

Leading vs Lagging Indicators: What They Are & Why They Matter

Leading and lagging indicators are two types of key performance indicators that managers of…

March 2, 2023 Read Article

Exploring Balanced Scorecards and Their Benefits

Most businesses look at financial metrics when evaluating their performance, but that’s just one way…

February 22, 2023 Read Article

Understanding and Implementing Strategic Alignment in Organizations

If you’re on the leadership team of an organization, you’re likely to have a good sense of your…

February 9, 2023 Read Article

Forecast Possibilities and Drive Strategic Decisions

Today, many businesses are leveraging data analytics to improve their product offerings and become…

January 22, 2023 Read Article

Spider Impact for Government Receives FedRAMP® Authorization

Spider Strategies is ecstatic to share some exciting news - we have officially received Federal Risk…

January 12, 2023 Read Article

What is a KPI? Complete Guide to Key Performance Indicators

Are you struggling to achieve your business goals? Do you feel like you're working hard but not…

January 9, 2023 Read Article

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Big Data in Businesses

Companies in every sector of the economy have always collected data to help them improve. But since…

January 4, 2023 Read Article

Strategy Execution in the New Year

As the new year approaches, it’s a natural time for organizations to dream big and envision the…

December 28, 2022 Read Article

Cautionary Tales: When Tracking KPIs Goes Wrong

It’s incredibly important to track your organization’s health, and key performance indicators (KPIs…

December 21, 2022 Read Article

"Walk and Talk" US Army Briefing

The US Army uses Spider Impact as the software for its Strategic Management System (SMS), which is…

December 13, 2022 Read Article

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Performance Management in Businesses

Most companies have some type of process in place for giving employees feedback and providing…

December 9, 2022 Read Article

How to Effectively Execute a Strategy Plan

A strategy plan is an important tool for staying on track to meet your business goals. Use this…

November 15, 2022 Read Article

8 Ways to Use Analytics for Enterprise Growth

Business analytics uses quantitative tools to identify patterns and trends, understand current…

October 31, 2022 Read Article

Introducing Spider Impact 5.5

We’re incredibly proud to announce the release of Spider Impact 5.5.

October 12, 2022 Read Article

Creating and Running a Successful Strategy Planning Meeting

Need help ensuring your next strategy meeting is a success? Use this guide from Spider Strategies.

October 3, 2022 Read Article

How to Use Data to Enable a Strong Business Strategy

Since the advent of computers, organizations across nearly every industry have contemplated methods…

September 27, 2022 Read Article

Business-Level Strategies and Why You Need Them

Business-level strategies help organizations move from broader corporate strategies to highly…

September 12, 2022 Read Article

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Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat (SWOT) Analysis

A SWOT analysis is a framework for understanding your enterprise and how you compete in the market…

September 1, 2022 Read Article

What Is Gap Analysis, and How Does it Work?

If you run a business, you probably have a general sense of your goals – increase your revenue…

August 18, 2022 Read Article

Create an Operational Plan that Makes an Impact

Companies often confuse strategic, tactical, and operational planning. Strategic planning sets your…

August 9, 2022 Read Article

The Difference Between Goals and Objectives in Business Planning

Every organization creates goals to help them meet their overall mission, and objectives enable…

August 1, 2022 Read Article

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Mission Statement vs Vision Statement: Do You Know the Difference?

Organizations in every industry use vision and mission statements to develop goals and direct…

June 10, 2022 Read Article

Executive Reporting 101: Best Practices and What's Expected

To do business in the 21st century, managers and directors must make decisions quickly. More…

May 17, 2022 Read Article

Strategic Planning and Steps to Stay Ahead

Business conditions are changing more rapidly than ever, and organizations need to adapt quickly to…

May 3, 2022 Read Article

Simple Tips to Make Strategy Everyone's Job

Strategy is an essential part of any organization's success, and it's important that everyone in the…

June 29, 2021 Read Article

Invigorate Your Strategy Management Meetings

Are you ready to give your strategy review meetings a much-needed boost? It's time to shake things…

June 22, 2021 Read Article

What the Heck is Strategy Execution Software?

What the heck is Strategy Execution Software, and why do you need it? If you’re pondering this…

June 15, 2021 Read Article

The Importance of a Strategy Execution Process

Strategy execution is the process of turning a company's strategic plan into action in order to…

June 8, 2021 Read Article