What is the impact of Strategic Planning Workshops?

Business Coaches Share Insights on Transformation 

Strategic planning workshops are instrumental in propelling businesses towards growth and cohesion. Business Coaches, equipped with diverse perspectives, often recommend these workshops to their clients, witnessing remarkable transformations. Let’s explore the impact of The Where and The Why Strategic Planning Workshop through the lens of seasoned business advisors.

Gaining Clarity and Direction

Polly Venning, Trusted Business Advisor at PV Growth Advisors, views the Workshop as a beacon for clarity and direction. She emphasises its role in helping teams articulate their vision in their own language. ““It’s about direction,” says Polly. “It enables them to narrow down their focus for the business. The Moonshot is just a few words but it’s a real “a-ha” moment when they define where they want to go.” Polly underscores that the results of the Workshop often surpass the initial investment, leaving teams transformed.

Building Unity and Collaboration

For Juli Forrest, Business Coach at Araleigh Business Growth, the Workshop’s strength lies in its ability to break down silos and unite diverse divisions. ” Getting the leadership team in a room and having a conversation about what it is they’re actually trying to achieve, and then who’s going to be involved in achieving that, and then communicating it to the rest of the company is incredibly powerful. The Workshop brings departments together with a common goal and purpose, and common language,” Juli highlights. “They are not working against each other; they are working together as one.”

Empowering Dreams and Achieving Goals

Jeremy Barker, Business Coach from All Us Ventures, shares a remarkable success story from Infectious Clothing, a business that achieved its 4-year Moonshot in just 9 months following the Workshop. “Previously they were struggling to identify what their goal and vision was,” says Jeremy. “Once they defined their Moonshot, they couldn’t be stopped and their success was extraordinary! The Where and The Why Workshop empowers people to dream of a different future and helps them progress toward it.”

Creating Fulfilling Workplaces

Clare Treston, The Where and The Why Workshop Creator, believes that work should be fulfilling, and her Workshop aims to achieve just that. “The Workshop gives teams permission to say where they want to go out loud, write it down and go for it,” Clare emphasises.

Transforming Businesses and Energising Teams

Luke Kenniff, Business Coach at Harvest, has witnessed total business transformation and re-energised teams following the Workshop. “I have seen total business transformation and the team energised,” says Luke. “Often the business leader’s favourite part of the Workshop is hearing points of view from other team members – each sharing their thoughts about the future of the business. It gives everyone input and ownership and it’s a true team effort. It gives independence to take ownership of their planning. The result is a stronger, more effective, and customer-focused team.”

Shifting from Transactional to Collaborative Communication

Graham Bell, Business Coach, Bell Management Consultants, sees the Workshop as a catalyst for collaborative communication. “It changes the culture in the business and the way people communicate between each other,” says Graham. “So rather than being transactional and based around completing tasks, teams are collaborating. It brings them together and I’ve seen teams working on longer term problem-solving, rather than focussing on short term fixes.”

Driving Engagement and Follow-Through

Joe Ippolito, Business Advisor, Sharp Business Acumen, underscores the positive impact of the Workshop on client engagement and follow-through. “Clients embrace the Workshop and continue their journey afterward,” Joe observes, “often with great success.”

Strategic planning workshops, such as The Where and The Why Workshop, have emerged as a powerful strategy to drive businesses forward. Business Coaches see these workshops as a means to bring clarity, alignment, and renewed purpose to teams, transforming not only the way they work but also their long-term success.