Jackie Jaakola is the Director of EveryCat Health Foundation, the world’s leading nonprofit focused solely on feline health research. Business leaders engage in some type of strategic planning daily.

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. The importance of strategic planning is a lesson that’s reiterated in business schools and ...

This article outlines a practical, low-cost framework for entrepreneurs to build and execute strategy fast — focusing on clarity, focus and action. Traditional, complex strategic planning doesn’t suit ...