Meetings are a fact of organizational life. Here’s a better way to ensure productivity from meetings of any size, scope or duration. There are four key elements which, taken together, drive far better meeting outcomes. Format, Alignment, Structure, and Timing...
Facilitating countless strategic planning meetings for businesses large and small has taught me many positive lessons. Among them is the power of starting out with an agreed upon set of meeting ground rules. Getting agreement on how the meeting will be...
On a routine basis, I meet with clients during annual budget time. You know what that means. Operating managers dust off last year’s numbers, increase their revenue targets slightly and do the same for operating expenses. They’ll set a goal...
A necessary but often overlooked element of sound strategic planning is the time spent identifying and understanding obstacles. In many respects, this may well be the most important part of the planning process. Planners invest considerable time and energy creating...
Traditional SWOT analysis may not always deliver actionable insights. Discover the COS model—focusing on Concerns, Opportunities, and Strengths—to create more effective strategies and build a competitive edge for your organization.
During a two-day strategy session, a hidden issue threatened to derail the entire process. By addressing it head-on, we turned a potential disaster into a valuable lesson in leadership. Here’s how fostering open communication and confronting challenges directly can transform your team's performance.
