It All Starts With The Destination
Strategic Planning in a nutshell:
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Determine your Strategic Destination
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Develop a Roadmap to get there
Strategic planning in an organization can feel like a lost cause. It takes a lot of time but yields little results. ITCB does Strategic Planning differently. Think of it like planning a trip. Before you leave, you have to know where you are going. ITCB calls that the Strategic Destination. It is the first step in how we do strategic planning and is one of the things that makes us different than other strategic planners.
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We follow the Strategic Destination with the Strategic Plan, which is the Roadmap to get to the Destination. Like a GPS-calculated route, there are always multiple ways to get to the Destination. ITCB presents organizations with options and guides them in defining a roadmap that works with their structure, resources, and culture.
That's the secret formula! Following those two steps is exactly how we help organizations find their own winning formula, and it works time after time. We build in flexibility, too. Our Strategic Plans are detailed enough to guide the actions to get there and versatile enough to be responsive to industry changes.
Successful strategic planning doesn't result from leadership sitting in a room for a couple days doing a SWOT analysis. True strategy comes from gathering the right information from the right people and systematically evaluating both qualitative and quantitative data. At ITCB, we bring the "cream to the top” by utilizing a weighted priority system and data visualization methods which allow planning teams to simplify complex decisions and move forward with doable action steps. Some of our clients have said we have the forward-thinking and buy-in of sales and the mindset of engineers. We prefer to think of it as business engineering.
ITCB can do the heavy lifting or guide you every step of the way. Utilizing our 360 x 360 CXO approach, ITCB develops a custom strategic planning process for your organization based on your goals. This may include data collection and analysis, strategy selection, weighted priorities, resource study/allocation, and strategic implementation including a change management and buy-in plan.
Kevin Nelson
Board Chair
North Dakota State Board of Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors (NDPELS)
"Their team possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics, competitive analysis, and long-term planning, allowing us to make informed decisions with confidence. Throughout our collaboration, ITCB has demonstrated exceptional analytical skills, novel thinking, and a results-oriented approach. They take the time to thoroughly assess the unique needs of their clients and provide tailored solutions that drive success. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication to excellence make them a trusted partner in any strategic endeavor.
Their expertise and commitment to delivering measurable results" set them apart in the industry.
Alyssa Meier
Board VP
North Dakota Newspaper Association (NDNA)
"Kevin provided unparalleled service in executing a thorough, efficient and effective analysis of our association, while also providing objective and inciteful recommendations for improvement.
Kevin gained an acute understanding of our organization beyond anything our board ever expected, a testament to his committment and the time he put in.
Kevin’s work for us went far beyond data collection or surface-level analysis. As he studied our operation, industry and and membership, Kevin also looked into factors behind every data point.
It was clear that he was dedicated to not just handing over the information, but to ensuring we understood it completely.
He spent time talking with us about our own ideas for improvement, and provided us with specific, clear and realistic recommendations based on priority level."
Kirby Evanger
SVP Chief Credit Officer
Bank of North Dakota (BND)
"Kevin’s facilitation and coordination of our meetings, documentation of key points and strategies derived, and accountability to our timelines was all very good. Kevin was able to categorize a myriad of thoughts and ideas into 5 key areas which helped greatly in our focus for our strategic plan for the upcoming 3 years. Kevin also provided us with direction and insight from a third party perspective that was very helpful as we went through the various rounds of our strategic planning."
Stephanie Blake
Owner
Social Sparrow
"Kevin is a powerhouse and was an incredible resource for our team as we worked to increase revenue, develop plans for growth and think through long term logistics.
I highly recommend working with Kevin!"
Catherine Jones
YPN Board Member
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