When a company says, “Let’s get together and discuss strategy,” many sigh. For some, this is associated with endless presentations, for others, with useless conversations after which nothing changes. But the problem is not in the strategy sessions themselves, but in how they are organized.

Good session is more than just a meeting for the sake of a meeting. It’s a moment when the team synchronizes, sees the big picture, and makes decisions that really change the work. There are many formats for such meetings, but here are five that work especially well if you tailor them to a specific task.

1. Goal setting session

Instead of “handing out plans from above,” the team collectively formulates where the company is heading and what does he want to achieve in the next periodThis increases accountability: people do better at what they themselves helped formulate.

2. Alignment of the information field

One of the most underrated formats. It seems like everyone knows what's going on, but if you ask in detail, the answers will be different. Such a session eliminates discrepancies, removes speculation and rumors, and the team begins to work in one information space.

3. Finding growth points

This is not "brainstorming for the sake of brainstorming." It is important to set the framework: in what areas we are looking for opportunities, by what criteria we are evaluating ideas. The result is a list of directions that can really be developed, and not just a beautiful set of thoughts.

4. Scenario planning

In a world where everything changes faster than news can be printed, it is useful to have several plans: what to do if the market grows, if it falls, or if unexpected events occur. This format helps not to panic during a crisis, but to act according to a pre-prepared scenario.

5. Final session

It is needed to draw a line under the past stage. Here they do not just voice the numbers, but honestly talk about what worked, what did not and why. Without looking for the guilty, but with the understanding that mistakes will inevitably be there, but only as material for growth, and not a defeat.

Why is it important to choose a format for the task

The mistake many companies make is to use the same approach to every meeting. As a result, the focus is lost, and the session turns into a routine event. The format must match the moment: a final meeting cannot be replaced by a goal-setting session, and leveling the information field is no substitute for finding growth points.

Conclusion

A strategic session with Amazes is a tool that, when set up correctly, helps a company move faster and more confidently. But to do this, you need to not just get together, but choose the right format, think through the agenda and ensure moderation.

Want to hold a strategic session that will produce results, and not just “another day on the calendar”? We will select a format for your situation, conduct a meeting and help you to record an action plan so that it really works.