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Clarifying Visions. Simplifying Strategies. Creating Solid Profit Growth....since 1984 In today’s dynamic and confusing global environment, the need for leaders at all levels to become and remain strategic thinkers on a daily basis is a necessity for successful implementation of change and long term business growth. Businesses large and small are finding it necessary to compete globally. Technology has brought information to everyone’s desktop. Decision-making needs to be driven down to the lowest possible levels of the organization so staff can respond flexibly and with agility to customer demands and competitive threats, and still effectively support the firm’s broader strategies. It is not enough to build a Strategic Plan or have a long term vision or, conversely, to just give up and muddle through the complexities around us and hope for success. A disciplined way to think, to plan, to act, and to rethink and re-plan all over again on a daily basis, is needed to grow your business. And to grow your career as a leader as well. Planning and Change are the primary jobs of leaders today. Small business entrepreneurs, as well as corporate managers and executives, need to stop focusing 100% of their time on the tactical work and concentrate on the future they are trying to create. And they need the tools to become coaches and mentors instead of tacticians. Strategic Thinking is the best way to do this. What is Strategic Thinking? Strategic thinking is a simple, yet structured, way to organize your thoughts about all the complexity in your world today. It is a serious discipline, yet the simplicity to do it well is within the reach of all entrepreneurs, executives, managers, and professionals. Benefits of a Simple, but Rigorous Strategic Planning System Clearer communication within the business Better collaboration among employees and between departments More proactive thinking Clarity of purpose for all employees Greater success in anticipating and adapting to change Higher value for your customers Increased sales and profits – better ROI Our Vision Our clients achieve their future objectives by learning to become more nimble, flexible and strategic in adapting to the increasing pace of change. Strategic Thinking, Planning and Management to deliver customer value is our primary focus:  Planning - People - Leadership - Change Our Rallying Cry:  EMBRACE CHANGE. SIMPLY. Our Mission We provide Strategic Management consulting services to businesses and non-profit organizations, applying an "Outside-Inside-Outside" thinking and planning process that simplifies implementation and ensures long term sustainability.  We guide our clients in transformational change that results in long-term success. Our principals and associates are multicultural, native speakers of their respective languages, with experience in the U.S., Mexico, Latin America and Canada.  We help our clients in the private, public and non-profit sectors identify the linkages that create a more flexible, nimble organization which successfully anticipates and adapts to the increasing pace of change. With our deep understanding of successful business processes, multicultural influences, and systems thinking, we help our clients close the gap between today and the future they want to create. We teach new ways to Think, Plan and Act that drive innovative management practices and long term success. We measure our success by our clients’ success, becoming partners in their journey; thus, we offer a Nothing to Lose Guarantee of value in what we deliver. Our Core Values Integrity, professionalism and teamwork Service to our clients and associates Respect and trust Open exchange of information and ideas Resourcefulness, creativity and ingenuity Balance of enthusiasm and wisdom Setting an example in all we do Lifelong learning and self-improvement About the Centre and who we are Management Profiles How to Contact Us   14080 Paseo Cevera  San Diego, CA 92129-2710 USA Tel:  858 357 9600 Sales & Marketing Fax: 858 357 8676 Finance & Latin America Fax: 858 357 8675 E-Mail: jeri.denniston[@]hainescentre.com Strategic Thinking and Management Blog  Subscribe in a reader