intermediate · 90–90 min
The Strategy Stress-Test: Preempting Planning Failure
Don't wait for the quarter to fail. Identify strategic blind spots and hidden risks before they derail your execution.
About this session
Most strategic plans look perfect on paper but fail because the people who created them were too optimistic to mention obvious risks. This session forces senior leaders to stop selling the strategy and start intentionally looking for ways it will break before the quarter begins. You will walk away with a list of prioritized vulnerabilities and the specific adjustments needed to protect your execution.
Why it works
The process removes the social risk of being the 'naysayer' by making critical analysis a mandatory team exercise rather than an individual critique. By shifting the group’s goal from defending a plan to actively sabotaging it, you bypass groupthink and expose hidden resource gaps that usually only surface after a project has already failed.
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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