Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Are you dreaming of retiring wealthy? It isn’t just about ...

It’s nearly February, and the pesky little ground hog and the business about his shadow will soon come and go for the season. Even though you are throwing another log on the fire as you read this ...

Think big, not incremental. Focusing solely on the short term could come at the expense of long-term success. Integrate external trends strategically. Have a clear plan before you experiment with ...

The United States is living through the most intense period of geopolitical competition since the end of the Cold War, and its strategic rivals—China, Iran, and Russia—have expressed a shared desire ...

As federal employees, the strategic planning process offers us a unique opportunity to shape the future of our agencies and the services we provide to the public. With the requirements under the ...

Healthcare reform legislation has increased demands concerning quality, cost and efficiency of hospitals and health systems. One way to manage these expectations is to create a strategic plan that ...

The self-assured, individualistic nature of the entrepreneur belies the need for a robust network of partnerships. But you can only get so far on your own. Strategic partnerships, amid the shift to ...

Presenting a clear, presentable plan to clients starts with understanding the context and framework of their goal. Giving clients useful information that is relevant to their plan may still not ...