How Long is the Ideal Strategic Planning Retreat?

How long is the ideal strategic planning retreat? “Francis”, clients sometimes ask, “Why do you recommend a two-day strategy retreat?” Usually, they want to get the most from their workshop, but also don’t wish to waste a moment. After all, top executive time is quite expensive. Assuming that your company has agreed to such a …

Time to Ditch the “Pillars” in Your Strategic Planning

You finally have time to look back at outputs from prior strategic planning retreats. A quick glance reveals an approach they used which includes “pillars”. If so, be aware: there are some drawbacks to this technique that could lead to a weak plan. But you must make a decision about what to use going forward. …

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