The Compass

A better way to do
strategic planning

74% of leaders don’t have faith their strategic plan will succeed. Why?

The process isn’t engaging.
People feel demotivated before they begin.

1

The plan is too complex.
It’s too long, with too many goals and no clear focus.

2

There’s no implementation system.
The plan is inoperable, and
teams don’t know where to start.

3

The world has changed.
Strategic planning needs to change too.

In our dynamic, fast-paced world, teams need:

Agility

Tools to move quickly—while keeping their Identity and Vision top of mind.

Clarity

Clear Identity and Vision
to guide projects and align strategies.

Accessibility

Tools that are easy to use
—not buried in a
60-page plan.

Introducing

The Compass

A better way to do strategic planning

The Compass is a lean 3-page tool that clarifies both
Identity and Vision.

Identity is the soul of the organization: what it believes, why it exists and what it values

It includes Beliefs, Mission, Theory of Impact, Values, Vitals and Tenets.

Vision is the big strategic objectives for the next 3-5 years.

These goals are measurable but also allow for flexibility to adjust and plan in more detail in the near term.

What people are saying

  • Not only does our team of Executives and Board Members feel more empowered by having a well thought out plan and direction for our future, but also how to document progress and run meetings in such a way that we are being as effective and efficient as possible.

    Katrina Campbell, Brighton Center

  • We were at the height of an identity crisis. The work helped me articulate the vision I had in my head and turn that into a clear mission, vision and executable plan to take back to my team. I could not ask for a better partner to strategize with.

    Charles Woodin, Geekdom

  • I've done more work and made more progress in two years than in my previous 20 years. 6 Levers has mapped everything out. I know where I'm going. I know what I'm doing. Before that it was just going through the day to day and putting out fires.

    Brad Hagan, Easterseals Arkansas

Work with Us

Hire a 6 Levers Consultant
to help build your Compass

An Expert Guide and Facilitator
Our Consultants are experienced coaches and teachers. We guide you through a collaborative iterative process, educating your team, building buy-in, and coaching you through internal challenges.

A Strategic Team
We manage the process, gather and summarize stakeholder input, conduct research and draft Compass components—all while keeping the project on track and on budget.

An Implementation Engineer
Our work doesn’t end when the Compass is done. Our approach includes training, org system design, implementation support and tools setup. Implementing a plan is the hardest part, and we’re here to support you.

Talk to our team to learn how to work with
a 6 Levers Consultant.

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The 6 Levers Difference

Traditional Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning happens
every 3 to 5 years

Plan Development >
People Development

Plans are set in stone
and rarely revised

Plans lack coordination with an implementation system

The 6 Levers Approach

Strategic Planning happens
every 3 months

People Development >
Plan Development

Goals and priorities are revisited frequently and modified to achieve the greatest impact

Plans are synced with a well-defined Organizational Operating System

Get clear on where your
organization is going

Download the Compass Playbook.