When work that matters
stalls
You know these situations
Progress has stalled and nobody can explain why
Your teams are busy. Meetings keep happening. But nothing seems closer to getting done.
You need to make a decision and there's too much noise
Many stakeholders. Competing interests. If everything is important, what do you prioritise?
You can't explain what you're trying to do
You ask your team what you need to know and what they want from you. They tell you. You still don't know.
You hit the target, but miss the point
Your team did what was asked of them, so why didn't it land?
I help leaders make sense of difficult situations, identify what matters and move important work forward.
Sometimes you need someone outside the room
A fresh perspective can make all the difference
Leaders usually call me when the answer isn't obvious.
The work matters. The team is smart and motivated. Everyone wants the work to succeed.
What they need is someone who can help them make sense of the situation, challenge assumptions and identify what matters most.
I've spent my career helping public sector leaders work through difficult problems.
When work becomes difficult to navigate, I help people identify what matters, clarify decisions and move important work forward.
The situations are always different. The pattern is often the same.
The work becomes clearer. Decisions become easier. Progress happens.
That's where I do my best work.
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Testimonials
"Steven’s advice is always useful and helped us find new ways of solving old problems."
Thanks to Steven, we now have a clear understanding of how to approach our complex problems and an actionable strategy to drive our work for the next three years.
Steven’s storylining workshop is an excellent investment for those wishing to add further rigour to writing reports/providing advice.
The workshop process was engaging and enjoyable, aided by using examples relevant to our business, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions and discuss what was being presented, and group exercises. An unexpected benefit of the workshop was its value as a team building exercise.
Steven Youngblood from Insight into Action facilitated of our Executive Leadership Team's (ELT) strategic planning day. Steven seamlessly guided us through a process that not only aligned our priorities but also invigorated our team dynamics.
His expertise and insight fostered an environment of collaboration and clarity, paving the way for strategic success. If you are looking for an engaging, thought-provoking, and energized facilitator, then look no further.
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Thank you to our clients - Insight to Action donates part of your invoice to plant native trees in NZ.
