January 20, 2026 “We have six months before we fold.” That’s what a startup CEO told me. They needed a new strategy. Not just any strategy. One that set a course for survival. They wanted to bring the team together to figure it out — and there was no time to waste. Your approach to strategic planning can make or break your year. Or your company. And the reality is, strategy offsites usually fail to live up to expectations. Too much debate. Not enough decisions. Then there’s the guy who...