• "It's resting comfortably in a ring binder."
• "It's scribbled on a whiteboard."
• "It's too dynamic to capture."
• "It's been postponed until next quarter."

In a timeframe as compact as half a day, Milo Paich has made a difference by helping teams to gain clarity on agreed priorities.

Both the timeframe and the facilitation are shaped by what needs to be accomplished. For example:

• What began as a product planning meeting for a new fire-resistant material became an impromptu focus group that captured immediate technical insights from fire-safety professionals as they handled the product samples.

• A two-day retreat for county commissioners involved both strategic planning and team-building considerations. The group explored not only "resizing government" but how they would work together productively to make it happen.

• With a core group of supply chain professionals, we planned a dual strategy of inventory management and relationship management to meet the requirements of a key customer.