Empowering Anticipatory Management
Anticipatory management is a skill necessary for all organizational leaders to consider developing for the continuous success of the organization they lead. Unfortunately, too often the personality traits that have…
Empowering Anticipatory Management
Anticipatory management is a skill necessary for all organizational leaders to consider developing for the continuous success of the organization they lead. Unfortunately, too often the personality traits that have…
How the Church Can Gain Influence
When churches do not engage in anticipatory planning, their ability to define an issue, set the agenda, and establish the boundaries of the issue are limited (Ashley & Morrison, 1995).…
Lead From Crisis or Anticipation?
Crisis or anticipation? This is the decision every leader must make in regards to the future. The years that lie ahead of any organization are filled with twists, turns, and…
Building a Healthy Alliance Relationship
When a relationship is born, there is always the feeling out stage. Both parties ask questions and there is an expectation of honesty, openness, and vulnerability. If either party suspects…
Building a Successful Alliance
Every day new strategic alliances are formed between corporations, entrepreneurs, and outreach organizations because there is a shift in understanding that autonomy is no longer paving the road to success,…
So, what is Modern Inklings?
Through the journey of my life, I have found myself drawn to epic tales and fantastical worlds. From a very young age, I was a reader of amazing stories and…
Relationship Rather than Contract
Strategic alliances are relationships between organizations that provide mutual benefit for each through compromise and alignment of objectives (Bowersox et al., 1992). Unfortunately, too many alliances break down and end…
Collaborate Rather Than Compete
As the global market expands and organizations focus on niche markets and specialized products and services, the expansion of strategic alliances is becoming more prevalent. The need for influential and…
Yep, that’s it! I’m Done
Well, maybe not quite yet, but… …there is light at the end of the tunnel! I can feel this phase of my journey coming to an end! Some of you…