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2 strategies and tactics for Creative Teams

What is Creative Teams strategy?

Every great achievement starts with a well-thought-out plan. It can be the launch of a new product, expanding into new markets, or just trying to increase efficiency. You'll need a delicate combination of strategies and tactics to ensure that the journey is smooth and effective.

Developing an effective Creative Teams strategy can be intimidating, especially when your daily duties demand your attention. To assist you, we've curated a list of examples to inspire your planning process.

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

How to write your own Creative Teams strategy with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own strategies.

Creative Teams strategy examples

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

Strategies and tactics for building Creative, Collaborative Communities

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Enhance Hiring Practices

    • Develop a recruitment plan that emphasizes diversity and creativity
    • Use behavioural and situational interview techniques to assess collaborative skills
    • Incorporate skills-based assessments that focus on creativity and problem-solving
    • Engage current creative teams in the interview process
    • Ensure job descriptions clearly outline opportunities for collaboration
    • Utilise social media and innovative platforms to reach a broader range of candidates
    • Implement referral programmes encouraging employees to recommend creative talent
    • Provide hiring managers with training on unconscious bias
    • Measure success through feedback from hiring managers and new hires
    • Regularly review and improve job posting strategies

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Foster Employee Retention

    • Conduct regular surveys to understand employee satisfaction and areas of improvement
    • Develop mentorship programmes that pair employees with experienced leaders
    • Create career development plans and provide training opportunities
    • Recognise and reward collaborative and creative efforts
    • Offer flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
    • Facilitate community-building events outside of work responsibilities
    • Maintain open channels for communication and feedback
    • Provide competitive benefit packages that emphasise both financial and personal well-being
    • Encourage cross-departmental collaboration on projects
    • Host regular 'stay interviews' to proactively address potential employee concerns

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Increase Staff Engagement

    • Establish a clear vision and goals that highlight innovation and teamwork
    • Facilitate regular workshops focusing on creative problem-solving skills
    • Include employees in decision-making processes to enhance ownership
    • Set up platforms for employees to showcase their skills and ideas
    • Create recognition programs that celebrate team and individual achievements
    • Schedule team-building activities that promote trust and collaboration
    • Utilise technology to streamline internal communication
    • Incorporate gamification elements into daily tasks to boost motivation
    • Encourage open dialogue during meetings and brainstorming sessions
    • Measure engagement through frequent pulse surveys and adjust strategies accordingly
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Strategies and tactics for expanding Sterling Tour and Travel Agency into the Kenyan Market

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Forge strategic partnerships

    • Identify and partner with a medium-sized Kenyan tour and travel agency
    • Leverage the local partner’s market knowledge and customer base
    • Align services to meet local cultural and tourist preferences
    • Ensure clear communication channels with partners
    • Negotiate mutually beneficial terms in partnership agreements
    • Engage local travel influencers to promote joint offerings
    • Create co-branded marketing materials with local partners
    • Host joint events and travel expos to increase brand visibility
    • Develop shared objectives and performance metrics
    • Regularly review and refine partnership strategies

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Adapt services to local market conditions

    • Research and understand customer preferences in Kenya
    • Develop Kenya-specific travel packages including popular destinations
    • Implement a pricing strategy that reflects local purchasing power
    • Offer flexible payment options tailored to Kenyan market needs
    • Launch culturally immersive experiences like safaris and heritage tours
    • Translate marketing materials into Swahili and other local languages
    • Align services with environmental and cultural preservation initiatives
    • Conduct training sessions for employees on local customs and practices
    • Incorporate feedback from local customers into service offerings
    • Regularly update offerings based on seasonal tourist trends

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Enhance marketing and brand awareness

    • Launch social media campaigns targeting Kenyan travellers
    • Partner with local influencers to widen digital reach
    • Participate in local and international travel expos
    • Utilise radio and print media to reach different demographics
    • Highlight local partnerships in marketing communications
    • Develop emotional and engaging storytelling content
    • Create promotional videos showcasing Kenyan attractions
    • Establish a customer referral programme
    • Leverage customer testimonials in marketing materials
    • Conduct surveys to measure brand awareness and adapt strategies
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How to track your Creative Teams strategies and tactics

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.

More strategies recently published

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Planning resources

OKRs are a great way to translate strategies into measurable goals. Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the OKR framework:

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