Strategic Planning Authority & Business Growth Expert; President & CEO at Center for Simplified Strategic Planning; Co-Author of "Simplified Strategic Planning Manual"

Waterbury, VT, USA
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Robert Bradford Biography

Robert W. Bradford is a recognized authority on strategic planning in the business sector, serving as president and CEO of the Center for Simplified Strategic Planning, a firm specializing in strategic management training and consulting.

Before leading the Center for Simplified Strategic Planning, Bradford held roles as a news reporter, derivatives analyst, computer programmer, and bank manager. He managed a project to computerize North American operations at a Japanese bank before transitioning into management consulting. Bradford holds an undergraduate degree in military history from Princeton University, an MBA from the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration, and has completed postgraduate work at London Business School. This diverse background informs his approach to providing strategic guidance for organizations across various industries.

Bradford has refined the Simplified Strategic Planning process, a methodology designed to help companies establish clear objectives and achieve measurable results. He is the co-author of the "Simplified Strategic Planning Manual" and "Simplified Strategic Planning: A No-Nonsense Guide for Busy People Who Want Results Fast!" His work has included more than 2,000 strategic planning sessions with clients ranging from insurance companies and auto parts manufacturers to multinational corporations such as Ford Motor Company, Exxon-Mobil, John Deere, Verizon, Hormel Foods, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. Corporate clients have collectively increased their net profits by more than $50 billion. Bradford's consulting engagements span the United States, the Middle East, and the Far East, including work with companies such as Petronas, Maybank, and BMW.

A Certified Speaking Professional and member of the National Speakers Association, Bradford is known for making complex strategy accessible to executive audiences. He delivers keynote presentations and facilitates workshops for associations, corporations, and management teams, focusing on practical applications of strategic management and business growth.

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Robert Bradford Speaking Topics

  • Strategic Planning

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