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How do you know if your organization needs a new strategic plan?

Imagine this: Youā€™re halfway through a five-year strategic plan, but the world around you has changed dramatically. Since January ...

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The secret to great strategy: embracing the mess

My friend and regular co-facilitator Pam shared a reflection the other night as we debriefed our latest strategic planning event. ...

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Top trends in strategic plans in 2024

As a strategist and facilitator, I spend a lot of time in boardrooms, working with executive teams through their biggest strategic...

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How much does a strategic plan cost?

How much does a strategic plan cost? I get this question every time I explain my work as professional strategist and consultant. I...

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How people pleasing is killing your business strategy

People-pleasing is hands-down THE most common negotiation blind spot that I observe in my clients. And in most cases, that behavio...

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How to negotiate a contract with confidence

I'm in the middle of a corporate contract negotiation right now, and it's going exactly as you would expect. The other party is ...

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