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What if your strategic plan actually lit a fire?

Not a binder on a shelf. Not another checklist. A living Strategic Blueprint that aligns people and helps teams pull in the same direction.

As a leader, you know your mission isn't just to fix what's broken

It's to bring out the best in your people and focus their strengths on the results that matter
most.

You've built something meaningful.

 

You’ve got the title, the team, and the weight of it on your shoulders. But some days it feels like steering a ship without a map. People aren’t aligned. The plan—if it exists—sits on a shelf. And the quiet thought creeps in: This shouldn’t be this hard.

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You’ve read the books, run off-sites, even hired consultants. Still, the energy is low and buy-in is thin.

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There’s a better way—one that brings the right people into real conversations, turns ideas into a few clear priorities, and sets owners and dates so the work moves every week. When your team builds the plan together, it’s not just words on paper—it’s shared priorities, clear ownership, and visible progress. That’s how momentum sticks long after the session ends.

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Want to see what that feels like in real time?

From

team building...

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 We're here to help you succeed.

Become a strengths-based

Real change isn't about fixing what's wrong–it's about building on what's strong and moving forward together

The Unplan Experience is your chance to try our Strategic Compass process for yourself — in a fast-paced, 75-minute session. You’ll see how a strengths-first approach can bring clarity, spark ideas, and get people working together on what matters most. Whether you leave with a draft plan or a new way to think about strategy, you’ll walk away energized and ready to move forward.​

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  • Live-online session, no travel needed

  • Practical walk-through led by a certified facilitator

  • Trusted by Chambers of Commerce, city departments, military bases and nonprofits

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The UnPLAN

STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR THE REAL WORLD

Date:  October 1, 2025 
Time:  10:30-11:45 CST
Location:  Virtual (link provided via email)

 

What to expect:

  • 90 minutes of interactive planning

  • Real-time tools you can use right away

  • A fresh approach to setting direction without endless meetings

Harvard Business School 2023

Top 10 In-Demand Leadership Skills for the Future of Work

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1. Digital adaptability

2. Empathy and communication

3. Emotional and social intelligence

4. Conflict management

5. Persuasion and influence

6. Inclusive leadership

7. Calculated risk-taking

8. Strategic agility

9. Engaged and inspired leadership

10. Leadership without formal authority

All but two skills are covered by our strategies
Meeting

The Business Case for
Strengths-based Strat Plans

85%  

Net Profits

when employees feel connected to company culture

2x

More Innovative

when co-creation and collatoration are actively present

9x

More Engaged

when feeling strong sense of purpose
(re. leaders)
~  Gallup 2020
~  Deloitte 2023
~  DDI 2023

Our Strategic Framework

Identify

When are we at our best?

Appreciate the past and uncover shared strengths, values, resources, purpose

Imagine

What could be?

Co-created shared images of the future and identify new opportunity areas

Innovate

How might we...?

Design what's needed to bring the dream to life as prototypes are built

Implement

What's next?

Determine priorities, create action plans, and decide project "champions"

Immerse

How do we maintain it?

Anchor appreciative habits across teams through regular reviews & workshops

In Their Words...

Discover what happens when you bring true alignment and action together.

​“This truly was a formative undertaking for the Wing. Vicki put us through a validated, trusted process in a way that was truly meaningful for everyone involved. Despite the long days (and nights for some of us) we got on a solid path to success that could only be dreamed of by most. Vicki kept us "above the line" and dreaming big. The final product reflects both her passion, and the combined, concerted efforts of a gold-standard team.”

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Matt Stazenski, Director, Community Partnerships at GAFB

OTHER BUSINESSES WHO'VE USED THIS STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACH

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Shape what's next —
Together

When leaders have space to step back, connect, and reimagine—something powerful begins to take shape. Our strategic planning workshops and retreats for organizations and individual leaders use a strengths-based, appreciative approach to help you focus on what’s working and build a clear, unified path forward.

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Whether you're leading your team through change, aligning a board around a new direction, or developing next year's strategy—this experience will help you gain clarity, spark collaboration, and create a plan people are proud to follow.

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It’s not just strategy. It’s the kind of leadership that leaves a legacy.

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WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

Choose the Support You Need

Strategic Alignment Sprint

Half-day or full-day, non-traditional session for big-picture visioning or tackling urgent challenges–participants co-create next steps and leave more connected.

Recommended for:
Strategic Planning Retreat

One or two-day immersive retreat where teams co-create an innovative strategic roadmap, unite across silos, and leave excited to achieve meaningful results.

Recommended for:
Plan-to-Progress Package

One-year rollout that turns your strategic roadmap into a living blueprint—combining team sessions and regular progress reviews to keep progress visible and on track.

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Let’s talk about where you’re headed and how to get there.
Schedule your free Strategy Sprint — a 60-minute virtual session to clarify priorities, explore possibilities, and see if we’re a fit.
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Vicki Terrill
Strategic Planning Facilitator and Coach

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