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Strategic Focus Self-Assessment Comments

Strategic Analysis

• I looked for opportunities to enhance contributions to the bottom line.
• I sustained or achieved a competitive advantage for the organization by analyzing the best practices and lessons learned from other organizations.
• I was effective in using strategic tools such as value chain analysis, business environment analysis, and competitor analysis.
• I analyzed the environment and developed strategies to achieve competitive advantage in the marketplace.
• I considered the implications of decisions made and possible effects on the organization.
• I analyzed the organization's competitive advantages and threats.
• I addressed complex and ambiguous problems.
• I lead teams responsible for analyzing competitive weaknesses within the organization.
• I considered risks and reward when making key decisions.
• I incorporated data to support strategic decision making.

• I understood and contribute to development of strategic goals.
• I determined the best approach to achieving desired goals.
• I developed a strategic focus on internal factors to improve efficiency or conserve limited resources.
• I understood how to achieve strategic financial objectives.
• I used strategic thinking to make better strategic decisions.
• I developed strategies to effectively use company resources and exploit potential opportunities.
• I determined what actions are needed to maintain broad strategy for the department/organization.
• I understood the organization's competitive advantages and threats.
• I understood the position of the [Company] in the current market place and industry.

• I maintained a strategic focus on external factors impacting the success of the company.
• I identified areas where return on investment can be improved.
• I identified strengths that competitors would have trouble imitating.
• I identified bottlenecks in the production process and develops strategies to correct these issues.
• I identified sources for developing a global competitive advantage for the company.
• I identified and understood competitors in the marketplace.
• I identified the role of each department in meeting the strategic goals.
• I identified ways in which the company was better able to meet the customers' needs than rivals.
• I identified and focused resources on strategic growth opportunities.
• I identified and addressed strategic risks impacting operations.
• I identified business strategies to strengthen competitive capabilities.

• I monitored performance of each market within the Area, utilizing reports to ensure sales growth, cost management, and profitability targets are met.
• I assigned individuals the responsibility of keeping track of progress toward achieving milestones.
• I created measures of performance and profitability to assess financial objectives.
• I made plans to handle unforeseen events that could impact the achievement of strategic goals.
• I scanned both the internal and external environment to identify strategic opportunities to improve the organization.
• I monitored company performance and made adjustments to the strategic plan as needed.
• I scanned the environment for opportunities to exploit.
• I understood the importance of developing strategic capabilities.
• I recognized the need for strategically developing unique capabilities.
• I acted upon relevant information affecting the organization.

• I aligned projects to the strategic goals of the company.
• I pursued strategic alliances with valued partners.
• I created a vision for the organization based on how the organization should appear in the future.
• I set strategic objectives to be achieved.
• I ensured that the department's goals were strategically aligned with the company's goals.
• I let employees know how their roles contributed toward the achievement of strategic company objectives.
• I created a values statement to ensure all employees are working under the same guiding principles.
• I developed an organizational strategy for each functional area within the mission statement.
• I created a mission statement describing the purpose for the organization.
• I understood how to grow the business and increase customers.
• I inspired employees to adopt the strategic plan.
• I developed a strategic vision for the future.

• I created plans to develop and promote organizational and area strengths, as well as to address weaknesses.
• I developed a strategic plan for adapting the organization to better respond to external changes in the marketplace.
• I ensured the department had a viable strategy for moving forward.
• I developed strategies to increase efficiency and reduce environmental impacts.
• I developed strategies to seek new opportunities.
• I created innovative strategies.
• I created strategic objectives to increase revenue and profit margins.
• I created a strategy to achieve departmental objectives.
• I was able to formulate strategy at the corporate level.
• I developed strategies that were practical and could be feasibly implemented within a reasonable period of time.
• I created a strategy to pursue and maintain a competitive advantage in business.
• I determined the best strategy for achieving elevated levels of performance.
• I gave adequate consideration to the time and resources available.
• I developed a corporate strategy to establish business operations in different locations.
• I developed a strategic plan to focus on strategic issues.
• I used the organization's goals to guide (or influence) the development of goals within the department.
• I created effective and strategic plans to address issues facing the department/organization.
• I determined a strategy for advancing the department.

• I communicated goals and objectives to employees.
• I declined a poor strategy by proposing alternate strategies.
• I made sure employees understood the strategy and goals.
• I created deadlines for various components of the strategy.
• I evaluated and reviewed the implementation of the strategic plan to ensure achievement of the objectives.
• I made sure the objectives are clearly communicated and understood.
• I reinforced the strategic messaging in various teams, meetings, seminars and workshops.
• I communicated the company's strategic goals and decisions to teams and departments.
• I strategically positioned resources to meet the needs of branch locations.
• I effectively translated strategy into operational decisions.
• I turned strategic priorities into action plans.
• I strategically positioned resources to meet the needs of field based employees.
• I successfully implemented the strategic plan.
• I coordinated the implementation of the strategy with stakeholders.
• I strategically deployed resources to areas of the greatest need.
• I made sure that all departments/teams are contributing toward the success of the strategy.
• I implemented and executed the company's strategy for advancing production capabilities.
• I executed strategies to benefit the organization.
• I communicated a broad picture, overall view, of the organization.
• I proactively addressed problems and issues.
• I executed strategies to benefit the department.
• I communicated goals and objectives to others.
• I strategically responded to unforeseen issues.

• I aligned cross-functional teams to the strategic plan.
• I detected changes in the environment and updated the strategic plan to address new opportunities or threats.
• I made strategic decisions that took into account a dynamic situation.
• I maintained a strategic focus to sustain competitiveness in changing business environments.
• I maintained strategic focus by regularly reviewing the strategic plan and taking corrective actions as needed to stay on track.
• I supported changes being recommended from senior management.
• I avoided complacency and strives to be ahead of changes in the business environment.
• I modified strategic decisions depending on changes in the business environment.
• I made strategic changes to stay ahead of changes in the business environment.
• I exploited resources and capabilities strategically to increase production and responsiveness.
• I made quick and creative decisions to adjust the strategy to meet the demands of changing situations.
• I remained vigilant of changes to the business environment and recommended new strategies as needed.

• I was effective in strategy formulation and execution.
• I focused efforts on specific marketing strategies.
• I exhibited a strategic orientation to identify and capitalize on opportunities to advance the organization.
• I crafted and executed strategies to advance the company.
• I made decisions that yielded more competitive advantages.
• I mobilized change through executive leadership to implement corporate strategies.
• I strategically focused efforts to improve operational efficiencies.
• I ensured adherence to the strategy to sustain achievement of targeted levels of organizational performance.
• I mades strategic decisions to optimize the returns on capital investments.
• I showed leadership by saying "no" when necessary to effectively execute business strategy and meet long-term objectives.
• I kept the team focused on established goals and objectives.
• I say "no" to strategies that will detract from the organization's objectives.
• I maintained focus on doing the best quality work even if it requires saying "no" to unnecessary, or unrelated, projects.

• I was able to identify internal strengths and weaknesses and the opportunities and threats that impact the company.
• I undertook a SWOT analysis to determine the best strategy to move forward.
• I developed high-level strategic planning models to identify opportunities to improve the company.
• I created a SWOT matrix to help analyze data.