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Practical Insight is now a Certified B Corp
Pop the champagne, light the fireworks, it’s time to celebrate–Practical Insight is officially a certified B Corp! While Practical Insight has only existed for 16 months, I have come to know and appreciate the power of B Corp certification and the support of the B...
Lay the Foundation for Effective Strategic Planning
Strategic planning should build cohesion and focus and not just for those who participate in the session but for the rest of the organization as well. Achieving that level of effectiveness requires important work before the retreat itself. First, let’s outline what we...
Unleash the Power of B Corp Certification
UPDATE: We are now a certified B Corp! Read the announcement here. Wait, did Practical Insight get its B Corp certification? Did I miss the announcement? No, not yet. But we’re getting close! While Practical Insight only became eligible for B Corp certification in...
Employees Love Knowing Where They Stand
Ambiguity --a lack of clarity or decisiveness--- is all too common in businesses, even in mission-driven companies. Sometimes it stems from a desire to avoid conflict or come out and say no (even when that is or will be the answer). Often an employee is unaware of all...
2023 Annual Report
Practical Insight exists to help mission-driven companies find clarity, cohesion, and traction toward their vision. In our work, tracking progress is a form of accountability. As an advocate for this approach and someone committed to leveraging business as a force for...
The Dreaded Annual Strategic Planning Session
It’s January, the time for big goals to save money, take more time off, get in shape, become someone who cooks a week’s worth of organic, seasonally fresh meals every Sunday, etc. It’s also time for…the dreaded annual strategic planning session. You know, those very...