by Richard Spoon | Sep 15, 2025 | Change Management, Leadership
How many times have you been in a planning session and heard yourself use the phrase “cover all the bases”? It’s a phrase that feels good—it has a ring of prudence and thoughtfulness. But these four words can often produce the opposite of safety: sluggish...
by Jesse Edelman and Richard Spoon | May 5, 2025 | Change Management, Leadership, Strategy & OGSM
How to turn setbacks into strengths & cultivate organizational resiliency We’ve probably all encountered the quote, “Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation,” usually attributed to the speaker and author Zig Zigler. It’s an inspiring insight...
by Brian Roelofs | May 5, 2025 | Leadership, Strategy & OGSM
Lessons from start-up thinking to help navigate organizational uncertainty Brian Roelofs brings over 40 years of experience with 20 years in senior leadership positions with P&L responsibility in positions of Chief Commercial Officer and President & CEO. He...
by ArchPoint | Dec 12, 2023 | Leadership, Strategy & OGSM
As we approach the fresh start of a new year, it’s a good idea to reconnect with the WHY of our organizations and recommit to using our mission to drive our strategy and culture. I wonder: Can you explain your organization’s mission in thirty words or less? Can you...
by thomastessmer | Jun 15, 2017 | Strategy & OGSM
I’ve had 20 years of experience with large organizations, both from the inside (as an employee) and from the outside (as a third-party consultant). I’ll admit I often find myself jealous of the economies of scale and resource-rich environment enjoyed by large...
