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Oct 2, 2023

Strategic Planning Stage 3: How will we get there?

Stage 3 of our strategic planning process creates the road map, with strategic priorities and tactics to help you move forward.

Sep 25, 2023

Strategic Planning Stage 2: Where are we going?

In Stage 2 of our strategic planning process, we help your board and staff align around a clear vision and shared sense of direction.

Sep 18, 2023

Strategic Planning Stage 1: Where are we?

Stage 1 of our strategic planning process involves listening to and learning from stakeholders.

Dec 12, 2022

Strategic Planning Overview

Concentric Strategy’s approach to strategic planning is perfect for change moments. We help you align around shared direction and vision.

Dec 7, 2021

Podcast: So, where do we go from here?

Podcast hosted by Melinda Steffy & Youngmoo Kim. Philadelphia's creative community talks about resetting as we emerge from the pandemic.

May 7, 2021

Principles of Emergent Strategy

I come back to adrienne maree brown's list of core principles so often I'm surprised my copy of "Emergent Strategy" still closes at all....

Mar 8, 2021

"Brutally Honest" Grantmaking

Nonprofit AF’s ongoing “…if Nonprofits Were Brutally Honest with Funders” series makes me laugh and cringe in equal measures. The latest...

Nov 18, 2020

Universal Design as Expansive Empathy

If you spend any amount of time with me talking about project planning or design thinking, you will inevitably hear me talk about...

Oct 6, 2020

Rolling a Boulder

When launching a new project or initiative, I often think about it as a giant boulder sitting in a field. The goal is to roll the...

Feb 10, 2020

Horticultural vs. Mechanical

Ecosystem-thinking is one of Concentric's central frameworks. Every organization has mechanical systems. Your CRM database. Your...