Strategic Planning That Actually Works: A Step-by-Step Guide for Leaders | #3

Build Better Teams: Team Building Workshops, Leadership Development & Strategic Planning

Build Better Teams: Team Building Workshops, Leadership Development & Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning That Actually Works: A Step-by-Step Guide for Leaders | #3
Mar 30, 2026 Season 1 Episode 3
Shannon Russell | Strategic Leadership & Team Facilitator Certified in LEGO® Serious Play®

In this episode of Build Better Teams, we break down how to run a strategic planning session that actually leads to clear decisions, team alignment, and real results.

Most strategic planning workshops fails for one simple reason. Too much discussion, not enough decision.

Hosted by Shannon Russell, Strategic Leadership and Team Facilitator certified in the LEGO® Serious Play® methodology, this episode walks you through a step-by-step process to design and lead more effective strategic planning workshops, leadership offsites, and team strategy sessions.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  •  Why most strategic planning meetings fail to create momentum 
  •  How to define clear outcomes before your session begins 
  •  How to choose the right people for your planning process 
  •  How to structure a strategic planning session for clarity and focus 
  •  How to turn ideas into decisions and assign ownership 
  •  Why follow-through and accountability are critical to success 
  •  How to create team alignment and execution after the session ends 

You’ll also learn how to move beyond endless conversations and start building a strategy your team can actually execute.

If you are a leader, HR professional, or responsible for strategic planning, team alignment, or leadership development inside your organization, this episode will give you a practical framework you can use immediately.

Because strong teams don’t happen by accident. They are designed.

🔗 Learn more or book a strategy call: https://buildbetterteamsconsulting.com.

Through hands-on team building workshops and strategic planning sessions using LEGO® Serious Play® and other facilitation techniques, I help teams think differently so they can work better together.

🔗 Learn more or book a strategy call with me at https://buildbetterteamsconsulting.com.

Remember, the best ideas don’t just get discussed, they get built!