January 24, 2018
swot analysis is a strategic development tool

SWOT Analysis Is An Acronym For Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, And Threats

What Is SWOT Analysis And What Are Its Benefits?  SWOT analysis is a strategic development tool that matches the strengths of the organization and weaknesses with the external opportunities and threats. It is an acronym for strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. It is a vital part of an organization’s strategic […]
January 3, 2018

Top 11 Tools For Strategic Planning – How many do you know?  

Top 11 Tools For Strategic Planning -How many do you know? Strategic planning is a huge field. There are so many different tools, schools of thought, and ways of working that it can be difficult to keep track. Choosing the right tools for your strategic planning can be difficult. Below are […]
December 5, 2017

SAF INTERNATIONAL Is Looking For Top Notch Project And Program Managers

About SAF INTERNATIONAL SAF International is a global consulting and strategy execution firm. We utilize our unmatched expertise in Strategy, Process, and Management to help our clients achieve their strategic goals and objectives, giving them the competitive edge in the market place. We collaborate with our Information Technology division to […]
November 11, 2017
product market mix

Smart Strategic Planning With Product-Market Mix

Product-Market Mix and Its Benefits Product – market mix is a marketing tool that outlines the various strategies that an organization can use to increase the market share or introduce a new product. Strategic planning involves looking at the various ways or strategies that can help your business achieve competitive […]
October 23, 2017
Gap Analysis

Strategy tools refresher 2: Know Your Gap Analysis

Know Your Gap Analysis It is the comparison of the actual performance of an organization with potential or desired performance. This refers to the current state, the desired state and the future state. A vital aspect of Gap analysis is identifying what needs to be done in an organization for […]
October 11, 2017
saf international critical question analysis

Critical Question Analysis And Its Benefits To An Organization

Do you know what Critical Question Analysis is, and Its potential Benefits to an Organization? Critical question analysis in strategic planning refers to when the top management of an organization tries to answer four basic questions, which are: –  What are the purposes and objectives of the organization? –  Where […]
September 29, 2017
steps of Strategy Formulation

What Are The Steps For An Effective And Winning Strategy Formulation?

The most successful undertakings started with well-laid out plans. The biggest businesses and firms grew with the help of properly developed strategies. If you take a careful look at some of the most successful businesses, each and every decision made, the action taken, and every resource allocated and spent, had […]
September 18, 2017
avoid mistakes in project management

 Beat Your Competition by Not Making These Common Mistakes in Project Management

Although no two projects are exactly the same, the problems that can affect and possibly jeopardize them are often quite related. And even the best project managers can make mistakes especially when handling a big complex project. This in a nutshell means that problems and mistakes are bound to happen […]
September 4, 2017
business process management

Never Underestimate The Value Of Business Process Management

To remain competitive and successful, businesses and organizations must continuously enhance their processes and operations. Failure to do so may result in reduced revenues, higher operational costs, less motivated workforce and unsatisfied customers. In other words, if ignored, the business will generally make losses. Business Process Management (BPM) is a powerful […]