Agile Strategy Lab

06/01/2026

Most strategies look great on paper, but struggle in ex*****on.

Agile Strategy Lab is focused on closing that gap.

We bring together expertise in agile strategy, collaboration, and innovation to help organizations move from planning to doing, faster and more effectively.

Through approaches like Strategic Doing® Practitioners Training and hands-on workshops, we work with businesses, universities, nonprofits, and communities to tackle complex challenges in a practical, collaborative way.

If you’re thinking about how to make your strategy more actionable and adaptive, it’s worth learning more about who we are and how we work:
https://zurl.co/W7OjY

The Agile Strategy Lab brings together pioneers in the fields of agile strategy and leadership, as well as collaboration science, certified Strategic Doing Trainers by the Strategic Doing Institute.

05/27/2026

Resurfacing a favorite from the Agile Strategy Lab archives (originally published in 2023)- and it’s just as relevant today:
👉 Experiments aren’t a side activity in agile strategy. They are the strategy.

A few reminders that hold true:
❌ Strategy isn’t about getting it “right” upfront
✅ It’s about creating fast feedback loops
✅ And learning your way forward under uncertainty

The strongest teams don’t just plan, they test, adapt, and evolve continuously.

If you’re thinking about innovation, prioritization, or how to move from planning → learning, this is worth a revisit.

Read here: https://zurl.co/exsvk

Experiments are a critical part of agile strategy development. Good experiments are based on intuition and assets, and help us learn.

05/26/2026

Most teams think they’re solving a problem when they spend meeting after meeting analyzing everything that’s wrong.

The result is usually the same: the conversation turns negative and loses momentum before action even begins.

This is why Rule #2 of Strategic Doing focuses on framing conversations around appreciative questions.

Instead of asking “Why is this failing?” the conversation shifts toward questions like “What would success look like?” or “What’s already working that we can build on?”

The goal isn’t to ignore problems. It’s to create the kind of conversation that makes progress possible.

👉 Explore Rule #2 here: https://zurl.co/sqZ2c

Learn how appreciative questions shift focus from problems to possibilities, unlocking energy, creativity, and collaboration in Strategic Doing.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is a moment to reflect on sacrifice, and also responsibility.

In a world defined by complexity and constant change, the way we work together matters more than ever.

Honoring those who served means continuing to build stronger, more adaptive communities through collaboration and thoughtful leadership.

05/20/2026

Most organizations still treat strategy and ex*****on as separate steps—plan first, act later—and that’s exactly where things tend to stall.

Strategic Doing offers a more practical approach for working in complexity: aligning quickly, collaborating effectively, and moving to action without long delays or over planning.

If you’re leading change and trying to make real progress (not just better plans), Strategic Doing Practitioners Training is worth your time. Learn more here: https://zurl.co/XMLlS

SDPT empowers learners with essential skills to quickly establish action-oriented collaborations, propelling them towards impactful achievements. We are certified by the Strategic Doing Insitute.

05/18/2026

Most teams try to move fast by jumping straight into solutions.
They gather a group, start brainstorming, and push toward action as quickly as possible.

While it may feel productive at the time, the reality is that people might be holding back, conversations don't go deep enough, and the best ideas never fully surface. Speed becomes noise instead of progress.

That's why Rule #1 of strategic doing focuses on creating a safe space for deep, focused conversations.

When people feel safe to speak honestly, challenge ideas, and explore uncertainty, the quality of collaboration changes and better solutions emerge.

👉 Explore Rule #1 here: https://zurl.co/KjuVM

05/15/2026

Organizations often ask, “What do we know?” when facing challenges, but sometimes, too much analysis can keep us from taking action.

We're resurfacing a blog from 2024 to explore the difference between technical problems with known solutions and adaptive challenges that require experimentation, collaboration, and learning.

Not every problem can be solved by gathering more information. Some require us to move forward, test ideas, and adapt along the way.

Read more about how Strategic Doing helps organizations turn uncertainty into progress: https://zurl.co/zpHQ7

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05/13/2026

We talk a lot about “innovation” in higher ed, but rarely about what it actually feels like on the inside.

For faculty and staff, innovation often looks like:
➡️ New systems layered on old ones
➡️ More initiatives, same resources
➡️ Constant urgency, little clarity

No wonder momentum stalls.

The institutions making real progress aren’t doing more, they’re doing less, but better. They’re aligning efforts, reducing noise, and creating space for change to actually stick.

Sustainable transformation isn’t about speed. It’s about focus.
💡 Worth a read if you’re navigating this in your college or university: https://zurl.co/svBIH

Learn how to modernize your university without overwhelming faculty and staff. Reduce change fatigue with a phased, strategic approach.

05/06/2026

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04/29/2026

What if your organization’s biggest challenges didn’t need generic solutions?

Agile Strategy Lab works alongside you to co-create customized support, helping improve collaboration, strengthen networks, and grow agile leadership where it matters most.

Because real change isn’t off-the-shelf.

Learn more 👇 https://zurl.co/NQACe

We are available to collaborate with your organization on a contract basis, providing tailored support to meet your specific needs.