263. Short Range Strategy

263. Short Range Strategy

From At The Table with Patrick Lencioni by Patrick Lencioni

March 3, 2026 · 17 min · Episode 263

About this episode

Patrick Lencioni and Cody Thompson discuss the transformation of strategic planning in response to shrinking planning cycles.

How can strategy stay intentional when planning cycles keep shrinking? In episode 263 of At The Table, Patrick Lencioni and Cody Thompson examine how the pace of change has transformed strategic planning. What once centered on five or ten-year plans now often lives within a three to six-month horizon. Rather than viewing this shift as chaotic, Patrick and Cody explain why a short-cycle strategy can be more responsible and effective. They explore how clarity of purpose and strong organizational health provide the stability needed to navigate constant change. Topics explored in this episode: (00:03:57) Why Planning Horizons Have Shrunk Technology and the rapid flow of information have dramatically accelerated the pace of change. Businesses and industries now evolve so quickly that long-term certainty is nearly impossible. (00:07:24) Planning Without Panic A short-term strategy should not be confused with constant urgency or chaos. Leaders can use sprint-based planning and frequent reassessment to stay intentional and focused. (00:11:13) Values Replace Long-Term Predictions Clear purpose and behavioral values now anchor organizations more than long-range forecasts. Teams should…

People in this episode

Host: Patrick Lencioni

Guest: Cody Thompson

Topics covered

  • short-range strategy
  • strategic planning
  • organizational health
  • planning cycles
  • clarity of purpose
  • business evolution

Keywords

  • strategy
  • planning
  • organizational health
  • business change
  • short-term strategy
  • values
  • resilience

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