From the CEO’s Desk
Welcome to Strategy Central, where the CEO of Imagine IT shares expert insights, industry trends, and innovative strategies. Gain valuable perspectives straight from the top to help drive your business forward in the ever-evolving world of technology and IT solutions.
Richard Anderson is the CEO of Imagine IT, Inc., with over 30 years of experience leading a team that provides IT solutions tailored for businesses with 10-500 employees in Minnesota, Kansas, and Western Michigan. With a strong background in leadership, strategic IT alignment, and cultural development, Richard has helped numerous organizations transform their technology from a source of frustration into a strategic asset. Imagine IT focuses on creating thoughtful, reliable technology strategies that align with business goals and foster long-term success.
“I am not really a technology person.” It is one of the most common things I hear from smart, capable executives, and it is almost always said with a small, disarming smile. The person saying it runs a real business. They can read a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement in
Why the smallest thing you do today might be the most important There is a piece of physics that almost nobody learns in business school, and it might be the most useful mental model a leader can carry. 1983, a physicist named Lorne Whitehead published a short paper on what
In a world that celebrates fast growth, instant results, and viral metrics, it’s easy to feel like we’re always behind. Board members want immediate ROI. Peer groups highlight industry benchmarks. Owners compare this year to last year — or worse, to someone else’s “overnight success.” But here’s the truth most
“That’s the way we’ve always done it.”That phrase might feel familiar. It also might be costing your organization more than you realize. Most companies don’t suffer from a lack of process—they suffer from processes that are invisible, unchallenged, and stagnant. They rely on what once worked, assuming it still does.
“Ready. Fire. Aim.” works in a Western. In project planning? Not so much. Too often, organizations dive into projects headfirst—well-intentioned, resource-laden, and completely off-target. The result? Weeks or months of effort, loads of tactical execution, and very little to show for it. To help prevent that, we use a simple
10 MIN READ Introduction In a world where technology drives success, leveraging it strategically is essential for organizations to thrive. However, achieving a competitive edge is not just about adopting powerful tools—it’s about building a multi-layered foundation that prioritizes safety, stability, and then power. A SAFE organization protects itself from
