by Adriana McLane | May 13, 2020 | Innovation, Making Strategy Meaningful
Maybe, maybe not. Is it time to consider a pivot? Absolutely. COVID-19 has created seismic shifts in economic conditions, consumer demand, and sentiment. Some changes might be only short-term, while other effects could be longer-lasting. Much is uncertain, but one...
by Adriana McLane | Apr 1, 2020 | Making Strategy Meaningful
Idea In Brief: With so many uncertainties, planning may seem like an impossible task now. It’s easy to feel blocked to any possibilities and get stuck in overwhelm. That’s precisely why we need strategic planning more than ever to determine how we can...
by Adriana McLane | Jan 27, 2020 | Making Strategy Meaningful, Purpose
The parable of the bricklayer goes something like this: Three bricklayers are asked, “What are you doing?”. The first says, “I am laying bricks.” The second says, “I am building a church.” And the third says, “I am building the house of God.” The first bricklayer has...
by Adriana McLane | Nov 25, 2019 | Innovation, Making Strategy Meaningful
I’ll admit it. The word “expert” has always made me cringe a bit. I’m uncomfortable with the label, even when someone graciously bestows it upon me. Doesn’t being an expert make it challenging to learn new things and mess up while...
by Adriana McLane | Nov 28, 2018 | Making Strategy Meaningful
We’ve explored the power of purpose in great detail in my previous posts but here’s the key takeaway: people want to work for an organization with a purpose they can get behind AND purpose-driven organizations enjoy higher financial results. Good news!...
by Adriana McLane | Nov 8, 2018 | Making Strategy Meaningful
Though much has been written recently about the power of a purpose-driven organization, many don’t buy it. Not me! I’m in hook, line, and sinker! The data is conclusive, and we have quantifiable evidence that purpose = profit. Not onboard? Then you need to...