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Balanced Strategic Plans
Review examples that document the elements, assumptions, participants, and results behind a balanced strategic planning and management system.
TIW Case Studies
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Book Reviews
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Praise for TIW
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Strategic plan examples
Examples such as Generic Fire District, Generic City, and Generic Energy Company help illustrate how strategy can be documented and communicated.
Real-world case studies
Learn from Mecklenburg County, NMDP/Be The Match, Veolia Water North America, Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health, and Tolko Industries.
Independent reviews
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What readers say
Selected praise for The Institute Way reflects its value as a practical guide for strategy management and performance improvement.
★★★★★
“This book describes proven methods of leveraging the Balanced Scorecard with dozens of ideas. It is a must read for C-suite executives, their managers, and anyone involved with strategy management.”
Gary Cokins
Author and performance management thought leader
★★★★★
“For anyone considering the use of a Balanced Scorecard or facing implementation within their organization’s strategic planning and management system, this book is a must read.”
John McGillicuddy
Association for Strategic Planning
★★★★★
“The Institute Way is far more than another ‘how to’ manual. It combines insight with practical implementation tools so the reader is encouraged and empowered to take action.”
Jim Robinson
George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership