This is the perfect time of year to reflect back on the things we are most thankful for – both in our personal and professional lives.

Are your teams feeling that fourth quarter sluggishness? Are you competing for your teams’ cognitive and motivational attention? Some employees will find it hard to be engaged regardless of the time of year.

You’ve done it all - evaluated the environment, identified goals, developed a measurement framework, and tracked outcomes. You’ve successfully demonstrated the success of your initiative. Is this enough to demonstrate economic value?

Some might cheer with anticipation, but many others might groan in frustration at the idea of strategic planning. On one hand, it’s incredibly valuable to have a vision for the organization’s future and to see how everyone can contribute.