by Adriana McLane | Mar 20, 2025 | Creating Capacity/Productivity, Planning Tools, Strategy Execution
Ever found yourself stuck in a long meeting, your mind wandering while the clock ticks away? You’re not alone. Many executives are realizing that traditional strategy sessions may not be the most effective. Enter the 30-minute strategic sprint—a method designed to...
by Adriana McLane | Mar 14, 2025 | Planning Tools, Strategy Execution
What if you could turn just 30 minutes a day into three full weeks of strategic execution each year? Imagine the impact that could have on your organization. In today’s fast-paced business environment, executives are constantly juggling multiple priorities, often...
by Adriana McLane | Feb 18, 2025 | Planning Tools, Strategy Execution
You know that feeling – you've got an amazing idea that could grow your business, but somehow it stays stuck in your strategic plan or maybe even stuck in your head. Maybe you've tried to get started, but: • Your excitement fizzles out after a few weeks when you...
by Adriana McLane | Jun 3, 2024 | Strategy Execution
“The power to question is the basis of all human progress.” – Indira Gandhi In a business landscape marked by rapid changes and high unpredictability, mastering the art of smart questioning is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. The traditional...
by Adriana McLane | Dec 24, 2021 | Making Strategy Meaningful, Strategy Execution, View From the Top
When a leader as accomplished as Craig Funkhouser agrees to share some of his wisdom, we need to listen. So I did. I had the honor of interviewing Craig to learn more about the transformation he led at Shorr Packaging Corp (Shorr) during his tenure as CEO and how...
by Adriana McLane | Feb 2, 2021 | Productivity, Strategy Execution
I know you’ve got big goals, so I’d like to share the most important thing you can do to achieve them. Unfortunately, most of us are terrible at achieving our big goals. 80% of us give up on our New Year’s goals by the first week in February. We...
