Strategic Planning

Designing a Strategy That Works — and Lasts.

A great plan isn’t a document — it’s a catalyst.

At The Pivotal Group, we design strategic plans that move organizations forward. Whether you’re navigating change, scaling impact, or facing internal misalignment, we bring clarity to complexity and help you focus on what matters most.

Through our signature Priority Cycle™, we build strategic roadmaps that are actionable, inclusive, and resilient.


The Challenge

Why Most Strategic Plans Fall Short — And How We Fix It

  • Too many goals. Not enough focus.
  • Plans built for a moment — not a movement.
  • Lack of ownership from staff and board.
  • Strategy that’s disconnected from daily execution.
  • Plans that sit on a shelf, unused.


We fix that. Strategic planning should be energizing, unifying, and deeply practical.

OUR APPROACH: The Priority Cycle™

Revisit your mission, vision, and values. Reconnect your stakeholders to the why behind the work.

Define clear goals, make data-informed decisions, and align your resources around what matters most.

Turn strategy into systems. Build action plans, assign accountability, and embed reflection and measurement into your operations.


Our plans aren’t static. They evolve with your organization and provide the structure for continuous learning and momentum.


Let’s Talk About Your Strategy
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What We Deliver

TPG helps organizations reimagine how they connect with the people who live, work, and play in their communities.

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Sharp, focused strategic direction

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Stakeholder engagement at every stage

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A clear decision-making framework

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Goals and metrics that drive accountability

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Implementation-ready action plans

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Staff and board alignment on purpose and priorities

How It Works

“Strategy should be clear enough to execute and flexible enough to grow with you.”
— Lyn Corbett, PhD

Strategic Planning Toolkit

Includes worksheets, sample action plans, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

Let’s Design a Plan That Moves You Forward

Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your current strategy, we can help you build a plan that drives clarity, confidence, and impact.



Ready to Design a Plan You Can Execute?

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See Strategic Planning in Action

Want to see how our process delivers real results?

Read the Horizon Youth Alliance Case Study →