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“Effective strategy planners spread strategy reviews throughout the year rather than squeeze them into a two- or three-month window. This allows senior executives to focus on one issue at a time until they reach a decision or set of decisions.” quote by Harvard Business School Press
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““Effective strategy planners spread strategy reviews throughout the year rather than squeeze them into a two- or three-month window. This allows senior executives to focus on one issue at a time until they reach a decision or set of decisions.””

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About This Quote

Source Book: Harvard Business Review on Strategy Planning, 2020

Regular, spaced strategy reviews let leaders focus on one issue at a time, improving decision quality and reducing overload.

In simple terms: Frequent reviews help leaders make better decisions.

Key Takeaway

Schedule reviews throughout the year.

Themes

strategy decisionmaking leadership focus

Mood

focused analytical

Type

advisory instructional

When to use this quote

  • board meetings
  • product launches
  • budget planning
  • crisis response

Key Concepts

organizational design executive attention process optimization

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance review frequency with workload?
  • What issues benefit most from spaced reviews?
A Different Perspective

Too many reviews can cause fatigue and delay.

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