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  • Start Your Event with a Story

    August 19, 2026

    I’ve attended several events recently that began in exactly the same way.Someone walks to the front of the room, welcomes everyone and says something like:“Before we get started, just a few housekeeping items…”And we’re off.The bathrooms are down the hall and to the left. Coffee is available in the lobby. Lunch will be served at…

  • What Strategic Planning Can Learn from Playwriting

    July 16, 2026

    When people discover that I am both a playwright and a strategic planning consultant, they might wonder if these pursuits have anything in common. One involves artists, imagination, and storytelling. The other involves organizations, budgets, and long-range goals. In reality, they are remarkably similar. Every successful play begins with a simple question: What does the…