Purpose
As organizations confront complexity in a rapidly changing marketplace, there are two common responses. One response is guided by the instinct to fully understand all of the market dynamics before taking action. A second response is guided by the instinct to just try something new. Sometimes these two responses coexist along with plenty of confusion. Other times the result is frustration and unproductive conflict. Without understanding, reconciling, and aligning the various points of view, organizations often end up with each leader pulling in a different direction, negatively impacting productivity and profitability.
How can everyone quickly get on the same strategic page and stay open and responsive to change? The Strategic Alignment Workshop (SAW), guides executives and strategic decision making groups of up to fifty in quickly identifying where the commitment to investing energy and resources is shared and holds the highest probability of success. It is the culmination of work by leading futurists to rapidly build a shared understanding of challenges, describe a successful future, and identify opportunities for aligned action.