by Adriana McLane | Aug 17, 2025 | Planning Tools
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...
by Adriana McLane | Jul 14, 2025 | Creating Capacity/Productivity, Making Strategy Meaningful, Planning Tools, Strategy Execution
Mid-year represents a crucial moment for leaders to honestly assess what's working, realign resources to high-impact initiatives, and reinvigorate the team for a strong finish to the year. Why Mid-Year Matters More Than Ever Last month, I spoke with a CEO wrestling...
by Adriana McLane | Jun 6, 2025 | Making Strategy Meaningful, Planning Tools, Strategy Execution
When leaders operate with absolute conviction about their markets, customers, or competitive advantages, they create strategic blind spots that block innovation and growth. This guide explores how challenging your deepest business assumptions can unlock breakthrough...
by Adriana McLane | May 19, 2025 | Making Strategy Meaningful, Planning Tools, Strategy Execution
In today's rapidly shifting business landscape, even the most experienced leadership teams encounter strategic blind spots – those critical areas where important trends, risks, or opportunities remain undetected. While market volatility may tempt organizations...
by Adriana McLane | May 13, 2025 | Making Strategy Meaningful, Planning Tools, Strategy Execution
In today's business environment, market conditions can shift overnight. From supply chain disruptions to economic fluctuations, leaders face an environment where change is the only constant. The question isn't whether disruption will occur, but how effectively you'll...
by Adriana McLane | May 8, 2025 | Making Strategy Meaningful, Planning Tools, Strategy Execution
In a business landscape filled with disruption and uncertainty, leaders often chase complete reinvention when faced with challenges like new tariffs or market shifts. Yet, the most impactful strategy may not be radical transformation, but rather aligning your...
