Clarity in Complexity: Strategic Planning Amid Policy Shifts
Clarity in the Chaos
Whether you’re a scientist or work in agriculture and conservation, this has been a year of continuous flux with news coming out of Washington, DC. Among the uncertainty, the federal government is now shut down with a partisan divide that can feel insurmountable. Instead of going into all the policy updates this month, we want to shift our focus on how organizations can plan and stay grounded when there is so much uncertainty and change in the world. Many organizations still need to make thoughtful, long-term decisions. At RKO Consulting, we believe clarity is possible even in complex times. Strategic planning is how we help teams cut through noise and focus on what matters most.
Strategic Planning Spotlight
This month we wrapped up work with a strategic planning client dealing with the uncertainty surrounding our current science and policy climate. Here are 3 big questions leaders asked:
How do we plan when the policy landscape and impact on science is uncertain?
What’s the right balance between immediate deliverables and long-term vision?
How do we provide stakeholders with a feeling of belonging when everyone is busy but wants to make a difference?
These questions reflect a common truth: strategy isn’t about predicting the future — it’s about building adaptable systems that empower your mission, even amid shifting ground.
Collaboration Call-In
We know October is one of the busiest seasons — harvest, conferences, grant deadlines. Yet the most resilient organizations make space for planning even now.
📣 We’d love to hear from you:
How is your team carving out time for strategy amid the rush?