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Let’s face it—leaders don’t have endless hours for training anymore. But they still need to sharpen their skills and lead their teams through big challenges. So how do you do that without hitting pause on everything else? Enter PeakForm?, a program that blends #DesignThinking and #OKRs into a “learn-as-you-do” experience. No endless PowerPoints. No abstract theory. Just solving real problems while building skills that last. At SALT Collaboratory LLC, we’ve always focused on tackling actual challenges in every program. From helping Spur Reply redesign onboarding to guiding Schneider Electric on better cross-department collaboration, the goal is always the same: make the learning practical and high impact. With #PeakForm?, every phase is built around your team’s specific needs—so you’re not just learning new frameworks, you’re applying them right away to issues that matter. ? You learn by doing, not just listening. ? The tools we teach are yours to use again and again. ? You see results immediately—no waiting around for “someday.” At Seattle Children's, this approach turned a reactive team into a proactive one—realigning their goals and their strategy while learning new skills that’ll stick with them for years. If you’ve been craving something more than traditional training—a program that meets you where you are—let’s chat about how #PeakForm? can make it happen. #LeadershipRedefined #LearnByDoing #DesignThinking #OKRs

Pay attention to those green sticky notes. They represent the importance of thinking about challenges from different perspectives when generating new ideas. Why does that matter? Innovation is still table stakes. Any yet the thought of another uninspired brainstorming session will ruin anybody’s day. Unless you can guarantee a productive and creative experience that produces multiple robust ideas. Here’s my go-to: Start with a “Creative Matrix”: Frame powerful “How Might We” questions as column headers and list enablers (like resources or policies) as row headers. In groups of 6-8, guide participants to generate ideas using yellow sticky notes at the intersections of each question and enabler.?Set a time limit, and if you have more than one group, add a bit of competition—maybe even a small prize for the team with the most ideas. ? Add a Twist with “Alternative Worlds” Have participants imagine they’re working for a completely different organization known for excelling in similar challenges. Then, ask them to return to the matrix and brainstorm from that organization’s perspective, using a green sticky note. ? Watch the Results When it’s time to prioritize, bring out a “Bull's Eye Diagram”. You’ll immediately notice how many of those green sticky notes (from the “Alternative World” exercise) make it to the center, showing that different perspectives can indeed prompt winning ideas. My takeaway - great ideas rarely come from unstructured sessions. Equip your team with methods that reliably inspire and guide creative thinking. P.S. Always grateful to LUMA Institute for introducing me to these outstanding methods!

My mom just had abdominal surgery. She’s doing great, thanks to incredible advances like laparoscopic techniques. It’s remarkable how technology in medicine keeps moving forward, yet in healthcare, core aspects—like team collaboration, goal-setting, and innovation—often feel stuck in the past. Adoption of #Lean helped bring efficiency, but frameworks like #DesignThinking and #OKRs are just starting to catch on. I recently chatted with a fellow OKR expert about the potential impact this approach could have on healthcare organizations. Here’s why we both believe combining these frameworks matters: ?? Empathy-Driven Solutions: Design Thinking keeps patients front and center, making sure innovation serves people—not just processes ?? Clear Focus: OKRs bring clarity, helping healthcare teams make streamlined decisions that align with overall goals ?? Collaborative Power: Combining these frameworks boosts teamwork, blending creativity with structure for results that resonate ?? Agility for Real-World Challenges: Regular OKR check-ins keep teams adaptable, refining solutions in real time At @SALTCollaboratory, this mix is what #PeakForm? is all about. By combining empathy with clear goals, PeakForm? helps healthcare leaders turn ideas into tangible, patient-centered outcomes. Curious how this could work for your healthcare organization? Let’s connect!

Who knew that going back to school could be so much fun? One of my son’s high school electives is business and marketing (apple doesn’t fall far from the tree…) It was his idea to have me share my career story as part of this semester’s Guest Speaker program. We covered a lot of ground – education, early career experiences, living and working in different countries, and even what it’s like to start your own company. The kids were great.?They stayed engaged and asked excellent questions. Most importantly, my son approved and even happily posed for this picture with me! Ryan McGinn Michelle Carter Roosevelt High School

Just over an hour until SALT Collaboratory LLC's highly anticipated webinar - From Misaligned to Motivated: How to Double Your Productivity with PeakForm?. Don't miss the opportunity to learn ways of thinking and working based on powerful frameworks like #designthinking and Objectives and Key Results (#OKRs). Here is a link to the webinar details: https://lnkd.in/gKhVm4PT Or just hop onto this zoom link at 10 am PT: https://lnkd.in/gY72y2MT See you there!

Ever feel like strategic planning is more ritual than results? Here’s the reality, according to a recent Fast Company article (link in comments): ?? 48% of organizations miss at least half of their strategic targets. ?? 61% of execs say their teams struggle to connect strategy to daily execution. ?? Nearly half of team members don’t know how leadership is tracking their progress. If any of this hits close to home, it’s a sign that something needs to change. There’s a better way to bridge the gap between strategy and execution. I’ll be talking about how to overcome common hurdles in tomorrow's SALT Collaboratory LLC's webinar: Date: September 12, 2024 Time: 10 am PT Zoom Link: https://lnkd.in/g2zf_GNF More details on the webinar are here: https://lnkd.in/gKhVm4PT

Back to school... (today was my son's last first day ?? ) How about the rest of us? Who’s ready to keep learning and trying new things? Introducing PeakForm?—a powerful approach that combines OKRs and Design Thinking to keep teams aligned and productive. Here's how: ? Align your team with Design Thinking to move toward shared goals ? Set clear objectives with OKRs to align efforts with your goals ? Drive innovation through Design Thinking to find creative solutions ? Track progress regularly to stay focused and adjust as needed ? Build lasting skills to continue solving challenges and improving Curious to learn more? Read the full article to see how PeakForm? can reset your team’s approach to success. Even better, register for next week's webinar on the topic here! https://lnkd.in/gKhVm4PT #Innovation #OKRs #DesignThinking #Leadership #PeakForm SALT Collaboratory LLC https://lnkd.in/gXyvMJ8W

"Building a visionary company requires one percent vision and 99 percent alignment." – Jim Collins and Jerry Porras. That’s why alignment is the very first step in #PeakForm?, SALT Collaboratory’s new program that turns innovation into measurable success by combining #DesignThinking and #OKRs. Case in point. In today’s workshop with a Google-owned company, I’m guiding the CEO and executive team toward alignment on their brand identity. Using a series of Design Thinking methods, we’ll explore the company’s WHY and HOW, and develop use cases for future marketing campaigns. Core to the work is aligning around the company’s brand archetype, a pivotal foundation for consistent and high impact messaging. This exercise got me thinking about SALT Collaboratory’s brand identity in a new way. It might be interesting for you too! P.S. Don’t forget to register for our next webinar on September 12th at 10 am PT: "From Misaligned to Motivated: How to Double Your Productivity with PeakForm?." Here's the link: https://lnkd.in/gKhVm4PT