Strategic planning is not just an exercise about defining a desired future and detailing actionable goals to get there. It is, far more importantly, an engagement exercise, an opportunity to (re)connect with the entire team to plan a future together and prioritize the work that will get you there.

The shift is mighty from decades of public service to entrepreneur and business developer. Building a bridge to a new destination calls on clarity, courage, partners and allies, and a commitment to continuous learning.

A well-designed strategic session or retreat is full of ‘treats’ in the form of insights, connections, new questions, and shared accountability. At their best, great offsites energize the people and fuel the work.