Most strategic planning failures don’t happen in the room — they happen before anyone even sits down. Leaders often focus on logistics: the agenda, the timeline, the venue, the facilitation. But the true predictors of whether a strategic session succeeds or stalls are conditions that exist long before the meeting begins. Here are some of
Hoist the Flag: Captains Need to Clearly Communicate What “X” Is Every journey starts with a choice to stay on the dock or step aboard. Pirate captains could not force people to sail with them. They had to inspire a crew through vision, the surety of a common code that meant fair treatment for all,
Unlocking Strategic Clarity: Why Strategic Planning Facilitation Matters More Than Ever In an era of rapid change and mounting complexity, even the most capable leadership teams can struggle to find clarity, alignment, and momentum. That’s where strategic planning facilitation becomes a game-changer. At Acrux Consulting, we specialize in helping organizations bridge the gap between intention
Why Strategic Plans Fail: 5 Pitfalls Even Smart Teams Miss By Diana Gurwicz, Acrux Consulting Strategic planning should be the moment when everything clicks—vision becomes direction, direction becomes execution. Yet too often, it’s the start of a slow unravelling. The team leaves the room nodding, the slide deck looks polished, and the metrics are promising.
The 5 Most Important Things You Can Do to Facilitate a Meeting That Actually Gets Results By Diana Gurwicz, Certified Master Facilitator | Acrux Consulting Most meetings aren’t productive—they’re predictable. The same voices dominate, energy drags, decisions stall, and everyone leaves wondering what just happened. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Whether you’re
The Meeting as a Mirror: What Your Team Gatherings Say About Your Leadership We tend to think of leadership as something that shows up in the big moments—when setting strategy, making high-stakes decisions, or rallying the organization around a bold vision. But here’s the truth: the most accurate reflection of your leadership often happens in
