by Adriana McLane | Oct 14, 2025 | 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...
by Adriana McLane | Oct 5, 2025 | 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...
by Adriana McLane | Sep 4, 2025 | Building Capacity
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...
by Adriana McLane | Aug 5, 2025 | 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, competitors,...
by Adriana McLane | Jul 30, 2025 | 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....
