Using the Compression Planning PRO/CON Template to aid in Decision Making One of my favorite Compression Planning formations is the one where you identify the Pros and the Cons of options. I’ve used this simple template in many ways in my life – both personally and professionally. It’s a simple but powerful way to make […]
Compression Planning Pinning for Dummies: The book that was never written
Saving time by paying attention to the 101 things Okay, before I sat down to write this, I went to Amazon to make sure someone didn’t already beat me to the punch. I mean, no sense in rewriting something so worthy of rolling your eyes if someone else already wrote it! I entered “for dummies […]
Compression Planning Application #1: Helping Friends
This year we made a commitment to highlight what we thought were unique applications of how people are using Compression Planning to make a difference in their part of the world. The first one we “published” featured Luanne Panacek who was the CEO of the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County in the Tampa area. Luanne […]
Developing Actionable Ideas
“Developing Actionable Ideas: Spinning/Churning” One of the cornerstones of Compression Planning is the concept of “Spinning/ Churning.” I believe this is possibly the hardest concept for people to master. When done well, it also serves as the greatest form of Compression you can get from your planning efforts. First, what is spinning/churning? It’s the art […]