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 | Sep 15, 2025 | Creating Capacity/Productivity, Strategy Execution
Einstein allegedly called compound interest the eighth wonder of the world. “He who understands it, earns it. He who doesn't, pays it.” Here's what most business leaders miss: that same principle working in their retirement accounts can revolutionize their...
by Adriana McLane | Sep 4, 2025 | Creating Capacity/Productivity, Strategy Execution
You walk into the office Monday morning energized by a great weekend and a game-changing idea. Maybe it's a new value-added service that would set you apart from competitors, or a warehouse optimization that could slash fulfillment costs by 30%. You can see exactly...
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...
