Billions are wasted on ineffective philanthropy. Philanthropy is decades behind business in applying rigorous thinking to the use of money.
Change brings opportunities. On the other hand, change can be confusing.
The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.
If a strategy meets a goal: It's working. If a strategy meets a target: It's a success.
The best CEOs I know are teachers, and at the core of what they teach is strategy.
Finally, strategy must have continuity. It can't be constantly reinvented.