CG Strategy

10/25/2022

The CGS Team spent time together last week for our annual retreat in Annapolis, MD! After being virtual for so long it was great to spend some quality time in person. As trained facilitators, we were all excited to experience the magic of brainstorming together in the same space. We were able to get to know our newest team members and bond through a good mix of work and fun. Thanks to the team for an incredible trip!

07/11/2022

Three ideas — uncertainty ability, the experimental organization, and strategy as creation — are some of the approaches emerging as complements to .

Most existing strategy frameworks, developed during a more stable era, don’t work well in dynamic conditions. We need new frameworks to guide companies through uncertainty. And three key features emerge as common to these frameworks: the individual’s ability to cope with uncertainty; the organiz...

06/15/2022

We are honored to accept this 2022 OD Network award in Organizational Excellence and Impact from the OD Network!
https://www.odnetwork.org/general/custom.asp?page=award-winners

06/02/2022

As recognized by Federal News Network, CGS was proud to support the Government Publishing Office (GPO) modernization effort through the development of the GPO Organizational Transformation Evaluation Report. Among the report’s recommendations are creation of a chief strategy officer, adoption of electronic records management and automation and an integrated dashboard to track implementation across the enterprise. We look forward to continuing to support GPO’s into a modern digital publisher and helping all our clients explore what’s possible.

05/25/2022

As leaders, we can help our teams focus on their strengths, experience a greater sense of well-being, and step into a state of flow. This podcast episode provides tips for team leaders to help their teams find joy and balance these efforts with organizational goals.

Part four of our special series with Marcus Buckingham on how to craft a job around the things you love.

05/11/2022

We know that any change—strategic, structural, process, or leadership—will affect the entire organization. By adopting a learning mindset and acknowledging the change, you can successfully navigate the uncertainty and handle whatever comes next. https://hbr.org/2022/05/managers-what-are-you-doing-about-change-exhaustion

04/28/2022

Leadership is not about solving problems for people; rather, it is about growing and developing people, so they are empowered to solve problems. At CG Strategy, we ask the key questions that uncover what is working well and what is holding you back from your desired future state.

For the past two years, leaders have been shouldering a big emotional burden: helping teams recover from the grief and loss of the pandemic, buoying the declining mental health of their employees, and being sensitive to people’s anxieties. The empathy this requires is important to good leadership,...

03/04/2022

A meeting’s success relies on effective design and leadership questions. Our team will quickly orient to your needs and design an engagement which includes the right purpose, structure, people, and process for your working environment: in-person, remote, and hybrid.

Hint: It’s not about being the “agenda police.”

02/23/2022

Leaders may reference the "S Curve of Learning" concept to develop their teams. Through our ability to inspire authenticity and trust, we create environments for your organization to convene productive conversations that unlock barriers and lead to positive outcomes.

Use this approach for talent development, succession planning, and team configuration.

02/11/2022

Intentionality is key when designing and facilitating meetings in the hybrid environment. With a focus on value-led goals, we help leaders engage their teams and align with the organization's mission.

Three strategies to make them worth people’s time.

01/11/2022

As proactive learners, we keep an open mind, suspend judgment, question assumptions, and seek out information. This article shares tips for incorporating into your day-to-day life.

Strategies to help you get better at learning, unlearning, and relearning.