Strategic Planning in Action

Strategic Planning in Action

Speaker:
Gordie Spater
Duration:
2-Days
Start Date:
July 29, 2025 at 1:00 pm EST
Price:
$595.00
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About the Mastery Series

Title: Strategic Planning in Action: A Two-Part Workshop Using the Strategic Ascent System
Audience: CFOs
Facilitator: Gordie Spater

Strategic Planning in Action Series Overview

Many strategic plans fail—not because leaders aren’t smart or committed, but because the process is disconnected from execution, lacks leadership alignment, or can’t keep up with change. This two-part workshop is designed for CFOs seeking clarity, alignment, and traction in their strategic planning efforts.

Over two sessions totaling four hours, you’ll assess your current planning process, uncover common breakdowns, and apply the Strategic Ascent System to begin drafting your own 3-Year Vision. This structured approach to strategic planning supports leadership alignment, prioritization, and long-term execution.

The format combines instruction, solo reflection, and collaborative review in small groups.

You'll Leave With:

Led by: Gordie Spater, CEO of Katahdin Group—20+ years of experience guiding leadership teams through strategy and execution using the Strategic Ascent System.


Day 1 - July 29, 2025 - 1pm - 3pm ET

Objective:

Understand planning pitfalls, explore the Strategic Ascent System, and begin drafting a 3-Year Vision.


Day 2 - August 5, 2025 - 1pm ET - 3pm ET

Objective:

Strengthen and validate your 3-Year Vision through peer feedback and link it to execution.

Final Outcome: A clear, peer-reviewed 3-Year Strategic Vision, including direction and strategic goals that can serve as the foundation for execution, alignment, and measurable success.

Program FAQs

This workshop is specifically tailored for CFOs who are actively involved in strategic planning and want to improve alignment, execution, and long-term impact. It’s ideal for those looking to take ownership of their organization’s strategic direction.
The Strategic Ascent System is a structured planning framework developed by Katahdin Group, used by leadership teams across industries to create actionable, long-range strategies. It emphasizes clarity, alignment, and execution.
You’ll walk away with a peer-reviewed draft of your 3-Year Strategic Vision, a deeper understanding of where your current process may fall short, and a proven framework to guide strategy and execution in your organization.
This is a two-part live virtual workshop conducted over Zoom. Each session is two hours long and includes a mix of group discussion, peer feedback, breakout activities, and individual reflection.
Yes, both sessions are designed to build on each other. You’ll start your 3-Year Vision in the first session and refine it through peer feedback in the second. Attendance at both is essential for a complete experience.
No, due to the interactive and peer-based nature of the workshop, it will not be recorded. This ensures confidentiality and promotes candid discussion among participants.
We keep the group size small to maximize interaction, trust-building, and personalized feedback—typically no more than 20 CFOs.
You’ll receive input from fellow CFOs who are facing similar strategic challenges. The group environment is designed to foster honest, constructive, and supportive feedback.
No prep is required, but you will need access to your current financials and a copy of your current goals and strategic plan (if you have one) to reference during the sessions.
Yes. At the end of the second session, participants will have the option to engage in follow-up coaching with Gordie Spater for deeper support in implementing their 3-Year Strategic Vision.
This isn’t a passive webinar or theory-heavy course. It’s a hands-on, interactive experience designed to generate real progress and peer-supported outcomes you can immediately use with your leadership team.

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