3 strategies and tactics for Business Leader

What is a Business Leader strategy?

Team success often hinges on the ability to develop and implement effective strategies and tactics. It's a bit like playing chess, except that you have more than 1 player on each side.

Finding the right Business Leader strategy can be daunting, especially when you're busy working on your day-to-day tasks. This is why we've curated a list of examples for your inspiration.

You can copy these examples into your preferred app, or alternatively, use Tability to stay accountable.

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Business Leader strategy examples

You will find in the next section many different Business Leader tactics. We've included action items in our templates to make it as actionable as possible.

Strategies and tactics for improving collaboration between business partners and leaders

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Enhance communication channels

    • Set regular one-on-one meetings between business partners and leaders
    • Implement a system for real-time communication such as Slack or Microsoft Teams
    • Ensure both parties use collaborative project management tools like Asana or Trello
    • Encourage open feedback loops during meetings
    • Create shared documents and folders for transparency on goals and progress
    • Host monthly strategy alignment sessions
    • Develop standard operating procedures for communication
    • Foster a culture of open-door policy
    • Use data visualisation tools to track progress
    • Train both parties in effective communication techniques

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Align goals and objectives

    • Clearly define the goals and objectives of the business
    • Create a shared vision and mission statement
    • Ensure both parties regularly review and update their goals
    • Align individual tasks and responsibilities to the shared goals
    • Develop a system to measure goal progress
    • Celebrate milestones and achievements together
    • Encourage mutual support in professional development
    • Ensure alignment in both short-term and long-term planning
    • Use performance metrics to guide decision making
    • Regularly review and adapt goals based on the market and business performance

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Strengthen mutual understanding

    • Conduct joint workshops on business acumen and industry trends
    • Encourage job shadowing for better role understanding
    • Facilitate team-building activities
    • Establish a mentorship programme
    • Provide training on each other's strengths and weaknesses
    • Promote a culture of empathy and active listening
    • Create a shared knowledge base with relevant information and best practices
    • Use personality tests to better understand each other’s working styles
    • Organise regular social events to build rapport
    • Develop conflict resolution mechanisms
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Strategies and tactics for launching the Training Academy

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Develop a comprehensive profile

    • Compile a detailed professional bio
    • List credentials, certifications, and awards
    • Document training expertise areas
    • Collect and include testimonials and case studies
    • Design a professional logo and brand identity
    • Arrange a professional photoshoot
    • Publish the portfolio on the training institute's website
    • Create printed materials with the portfolio
    • Update the portfolio on social media profiles
    • Maintain the portfolio by regularly adding new testimonials and achievements

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Enhance online presence and engagement

    • Develop a dedicated webpage on the training institute’s website
    • Publish content regularly including articles, blog posts, and case studies
    • Optimize the website for SEO
    • Enhance LinkedIn profile and engage regularly
    • Create and manage Instagram and Facebook accounts
    • Launch a YouTube channel with training videos and webinars
    • Use targeted ads on social media
    • Implement Google Ads for increased reach
    • Gather and publish customer reviews online
    • Monitor and engage with audience feedback on social media

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Expand networking and build strategic partnerships

    • Schedule speaking engagements at industry events and conferences
    • Organize workshops and webinars
    • Collaborate with brands and organisations in Saudi Arabia
    • Join relevant industry associations
    • Reach out to HR professionals for potential collaborations
    • Attend industry seminars and networking events
    • Develop joint ventures with complementary training providers
    • Establish partnerships with universities and colleges
    • Engage in community events to increase visibility
    • Form alliances with international training institutes
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Strategies and tactics for drawing a strategy map

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Identify strategic business goals

    • Conduct a strategic planning session with senior leadership
    • Analyse company vision and mission statements
    • Review current business performance and market position
    • Identify key areas of growth and development for the business
    • Set measurable KPIs for each business goal identified
    • Document at least two strategic business goals
    • Ensure business goals align with overall company objectives
    • Communicate business goals clearly to all stakeholders
    • Gather feedback from key departments on business goals
    • Finalize the two strategic business goals for the strategy map

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Determine people operations goals

    • Evaluate current people operations processes and outcomes
    • Identify key areas where people operations can support business goals
    • Consult with HR and team leaders to gather input
    • Set measurable KPIs for each people operation goal
    • Ensure each people operation goal is actionable and realistic
    • Document at least six people operation goals
    • Align people operation goals with overall business objectives
    • Communicate people operation goals clearly to all stakeholders
    • Gather feedback from HR and related departments on people operation goals
    • Finalise the six people operation goals for the strategy map

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Create the strategy map

    • Choose a visual mapping tool or template
    • Plot the two strategic business goals on the map
    • Plot the six people operation goals on the map
    • Draw lines to show the connections between people operation goals and business goals
    • Ensure each line represents a clear and logical relationship
    • Review the map with senior leadership for feedback
    • Adjust connections and goals as necessary
    • Add any additional visual aids for clarity
    • Finalise the strategy map design
    • Distribute and present the strategy map to all relevant stakeholders
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Executing your Business Leader strategies

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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Planning resources

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