by Adriana McLane | Oct 14, 2025 | Creating Capacity/Productivity, Making Strategy Meaningful, Productivity, Strategy Execution
Last week I shared why October capability assessment matters before finalizing strategic plans. This week, I'm walking you through the specific framework I use with clients—the two types of capabilities we assess and what each one actually means for execution success....
by Adriana McLane | Oct 5, 2025 | Making Strategy Meaningful, Productivity, Strategy Execution
Your September strategy planning created impressive goals. Now comes the question that determines whether they actually work: Do we have what it takes to make this real—the people, systems, and strengths to actually execute what we've planned? Strategic planning...
by Adriana McLane | Aug 17, 2025 | Making Strategy Meaningful, Strategy Execution
Leadership teams spend hours debating strategic priorities, but often struggle to align on what truly matters most. I recently facilitated a simple strategic exercise with a client's leadership team that cut through the noise and revealed both surprising alignment and...
by Adriana McLane | Aug 12, 2025 | Making Strategy Meaningful, Strategy Execution
Many executives approach AI with one of two mindsets: either they're overwhelmed by the endless possibilities, or they think implementing a few automation tools means they're covered. Both miss the real strategic challenge. The question isn't whether your company...
by Adriana McLane | Aug 5, 2025 | Making Strategy Meaningful, Strategy Execution
One of the biggest reasons strategies fail is because the people closest to the customer are often the furthest from the strategic planning process. While executives debate market trends in conference rooms, frontline teams deal with the actual customers,...
by Adriana McLane | Jul 30, 2025 | Making Strategy Meaningful, Strategy Execution
The midpoint of the year isn't just a time to check boxes; it's a critical strategic pivot point where you can use the RISE Method to build a focused, 90-day Q3 action plan that drives tangible results and sets the stage for a strong year-end finish. Position for...
