As a strategy consultant, I’m often asked what should be included in a strategic plan. Strategic plans look different...
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What is your employee retention strategy?
When I talk with clients, their number one issue is talent. Most are struggling to hire the employees they need, and...
Strategic planning lessons learned
As a strategy consultant, I facilitate strategic planning processes with a wide variety of organizations, including...
Survive and thrive mindsets
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we've seen organizations and leaders operate from their survival instinct, and we've...
Strategic planning: Strengths-based vs. Deficit-based
There are many different ways to approach strategic planning as an organization. Some view strategic planning as an...
Was normal that good?
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have talked and thought about when things get back to “normal.” I live in the...
There is a labor shortage. What will you do?
EMSI recently published “The Demographic Drought: How the approaching sansdemic will transform the labor market...
Is there enough urgency to change?
Change is hard. I am amazed by the number of people and organizations who can intellectually grasp the importance of...
Innovation and preparing for post-pandemic life
As organizations navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, our clients regularly discuss the importance of encouraging...
How design thinking can help your organization
In today’s rapidly changing world, organizations are challenged to work collaboratively to accelerate innovation more...
Strategic planning during uncertainty
Most organizations recognize the importance of long term planning. However, some organizations get caught up in what...
A simple tool for strategic growth
I was recently working with a group of religious leaders who are trying to decide how their congregations should move...