intermediate · 90–90 min
How to Prune Your Strategic Portfolio for Growth
Strategy is about what you stop doing. Identify dead weight and reallocate resources to high-growth innovation.
About this session
Most leadership teams struggle with 'zombie projects' that consume talent and budget without delivering strategic value. This session guides executives through the difficult process of identifying which initiatives to shut down so that resources can be immediately reallocated to high-growth innovation.
Why it works
The process works by shifting the focus from individual project performance to total portfolio health, making it easier for leaders to let go of sunk costs. By forcing a comparative ranking of all initiatives, the structure removes the emotion from 'stopping' things and frames resource reallocation as a necessary trade-off for future growth.
What you’ll walk away with
- Clear actionable outcomes from a 4-step facilitated process
- Increased participant engagement and buy-in
- Documented decisions and next steps
- Improved team alignment on the topic
Who it’s for
Executives, Senior Leaders
Frequently asked questions
Who should facilitate this workshop?
This workshop works best when led by someone comfortable with facilitation. Ideal for Executives or external facilitators working with leadership & strategy teams.
How long does this workshop take?
Plan for 60-90 minutes depending on group size. The 4 activities are designed to flow together smoothly.
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