Does your organization’s strategic planning process truly create clarity and alignment for your team? Does it inspire action and elevate leadership dynamics? This isn’t about bloated plans or generic mission statements. It’s about fostering alignment, trust, and accountability to drive meaningful progress. Explore common pitfalls, proven strategies, and actionable tools to transform vision into reality and unlock your team’s full potential. Ready to rethink strategy? Let’s dive in.

Turning strategy into action is where many companies struggle—but it’s also where real progress happens. Strategic Initiatives are the big bets that connect your company’s purpose to tangible results. Yet, setting the right initiatives requires focus, accountability, and the courage to adapt. In this article, we explore how companies can avoid common pitfalls, prioritize what matters most, and turn vision into reality. Discover practical steps to create initiatives that truly drive impact.

Every organization faces strategic challenges, but what separates thriving companies from those that struggle often comes down to one critical element: a clear, well-defined guiding principle. While most companies have mission statements and values, few have mastered the art of developing principles that truly drive action.

Consider Walmart's 'everyday low prices' or Patagonia's 'Cause No Unnecessary Harm.' These aren't mere slogans—they're guiding approaches that shape every organizational decision. When woven into a company's culture, such principles become powerful drivers of performance and unity.

Learn how to develop principles that transform organizations and drive meaningful change...

Discovering and aligning with your organization’s purpose is more than a philosophical exercise—it’s a strategic imperative. This journey isn’t just about defining what you do or striving for industry accolades; it’s about the deeper impact you want to make. Purpose serves as a North Star, guiding decision-making, energizing employees, and inspiring customers. Learn how a clear, powerful purpose can transform your organization and create meaningful connections both within and beyond your walls.

Discover how modern leadership development programs can transform your leaders from simply managing to truly excelling in today's complex workplace. Learn the secrets to fostering sustainable behavior change that drives long-lasting success across your organization.

Stepping into an HR leadership role at a new company can be both thrilling and challenging. Megan Trowbridge shares her tips for onboarding with ease. Some you might find surprising!

Mentorship is an increasingly common practice in today’s workplace. If you’re looking to build or improve your internal mentoring or coaching programs, this article outlines critical considerations and best practices.

Let's face it; effective remote communication and professional collaboration can be a difficult maze to navigate.

According to a Deloitte study, only 9% of employees reported that their place of employment had effective sharing and collaboration tools and systems,

In today's rapidly changing and competitive business environment, creating a positive work culture that fosters collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being is paramount.

While rightsizing is never enjoyable, it can be a much-needed step in redirecting a business to stay profitable, especially in fast-paced industries like technology and financial services.

Team leaders: this is the kick-off of our Leading Hybrid Teams blog series, your guide to helping your team transition into hybrid work. In this first post we share some key questions to explore with your own team.

We sat down with Ian Stuart, head of Learning and Development at Coursera, to talk about what he’s learned about remote teams and how he’s supporting teams at Coursera.

Psychological safety is critical in remote teams, but it’s even trickier to develop. In this post we share 5 tips to develop psychological safety in your remote team.

I walked away from a dream job. Each year, 2 million people apply to work at Google. My spouse always told me, “you’ll never leave, they give you free pancakes.” Yes, the pancakes there are amazing, but what made it really hard to leave were the amazing people, the incredible opportunity to make a difference in the world, and the golden handcuffs. So, why did I do it? And, how?