Joella Skoogh’s Post

A strong business structure isn’t about boxes and titles, it’s about clarity, speed, and results. The way you organize people and decisions determines how well your company executes its goals. Start by understanding your strategy. What are you trying to achieve, and what kind of environment are you operating in? Your structure should follow that direction, not lead it. Once you know your goals, look closely at how work currently gets done. Where do decisions slow down? Where do silos form? Those pain points often reveal what needs to change. Then design with intent. Group work in a way that supports collaboration and accountability. Keep authority clear but flexible enough for people to act quickly. Encourage communication across teams so ideas move freely and execution stays fast. Implementation is where good design comes to life. Communicate clearly, update roles, and align goals so everyone knows how they fit in. People don’t resist change, they resist confusion. Finally, keep evolving. As your strategy and market shift, review your structure regularly. Ask: Is it helping us move faster, collaborate better, and deliver results? When structure and strategy work together, organizations stop feeling heavy and start feeling powerful. That’s when real performance begins.

#BeyondTheChecklist When entering a partnership, asking the right questions matters. Not just “what can you deliver?” — but “what do you believe in?”, “how do you handle challenges?”, “what does success mean for you?” Because the answers shape more than a deal. They shape trust. They shape alignment. They shape whether you’ll be rowing in the same direction when the waters get rough. The client–supplier relationship keeps the motors of the business world running. But the best partnerships don’t just run — they grow. They evolve through shared accountability, mutual respect, and a simple understanding: It’s more than offering a product or service. It’s about building success together. When both sides see beyond the contract — that’s when collaboration becomes synergy. That’s when business becomes partnership. And that’s when real value begins to multiply. #LeadershipReflections #PartnershipMatters #ClientManagement #Collaboration #BusinessRelationships #BeyondTheContract

Most Strategic Planning Sessions Are a Waste of Time. As businesses start preparing for 2026, here’s a truth that needs to be said, most “strategic planning” sessions fail before they even begin. Why? Because they’re performative. Too often, the C-suite goes offsite, spends thousands on decor, fancy lunches, and “team-building” outings, only to create a plan that never sees real results. Not because they don’t care… but because they exclude the people who actually make the strategy work. If you want a plan that actually drives results in 2026: ✅ Focus on the areas that truly need improvement and expansion. ✅ Include input from the people doing the work and managing it daily. ✅ Identify the resources, tools, and people needed to execute effectively. Here’s what effective strategy looks like: -Set the strategy. -Take it to the folks who will execute it. -Work with them to poke holes in it; identify bottlenecks and performance gaps. -Rebuild it with their feedback. -Repeat the process until it’s airtight. -Then, and only then, agree on the plan of implementation. The expensive lunches, weeks away from your team, and glossy decks don’t create clarity. Collaboration does. Strategic planning should build alignment, not hierarchy. Ready to make your 2026 Strategic Planning Sessions effective and collaborative? Schedule a Strategy Call (Link in the comments) #StrategicPlanning #BusinessStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #OperationsConsulting #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #StrategyExecution #TeamAlignment #BusinessConsulting #PerformanceImprovement #ClarityToResults

In one of my recent posts, I talked about how every part of the business needs to grow in sync. But the reality is: companies rarely get to scale under ideal conditions. Business development moves faster than expected. Or new clients arrive before new processes are in place. So, how do you keep the system stable when it’s growing? I look at it like this: alignment is an ongoing work. Adjusting capacity, spotting weak points, and understanding where we’re stretching too far or not far enough. Sometimes that means holding off on new work to give teams breathing room. Other times, it means bringing in temporary support while we reinforce the structure long-term. There’s no formula. But the goal is always the same: don’t let ambition outpace what the team can actually deliver. We track the numbers, but a lot of decisions come from watching how the day-to-day is going: how loaded the teams are, where timelines slip, what the communication looks like. That’s often a better early warning system than any report. The stronger the alignment, the less friction there is when the company takes the next step.

I’ve learned that big corporations collaborate because they depend on each other. They understand that growth needs partnership, not rivalry. Small businesses often fail to see this. When they spot someone doing the same thing, they see competition instead of opportunity. That mindset shows lack of business maturity. Supporting someone in your field will not hurt your business. It builds trust, networks, and strength for both of you. Competition happens at the bottom. Collaboration happens at the top. When you grow, you stop competing and start partnering. That’s how real progress begins.

Strategic partnerships are transforming how businesses operate. Collaborating with other organizations opens the door to new possibilities for growth and innovation. 🌱 However, while many embrace this trend, they often overlook the complexities involved. Too often, partnerships are seen as simply pooling resources, but without careful alignment and clear communication, they can lead to misunderstandings and unmet expectations. 🚫🤝 To truly harness the potential of partnerships, professionals must look beyond just the surface-level collaboration and focus on building trust and aligning goals. Start by evaluating your objectives and ensuring the partnership aligns with your vision. This can make all the difference in achieving mutual success! A winning strategy involves: 1. Defining shared goals and expectations upfront. 2. Creating open communication channels to foster transparency. 3. Regularly assessing the partnership's performance with clear metrics. In the long run, businesses that invest in strong, strategic partnerships will thrive in a competitive landscape. Let’s embrace this trend with a forward-looking approach! 🚀 #PartnershipBuilding #BusinessGrowth #Collaboration #Innovation #Transparency

Micromanaging isn’t a trust issue. It’s a structure issue. You don’t want to micromanage. But when you don’t know what’s really happening inside the business, it feels like you have no choice. You don’t see the full progress. Problems show up late—when they’ve already blown up. You’re left guessing if things are actually getting done. And your team? They often don’t see the bigger picture either. They’re just “doing the tasks” without fully owning the result. 👉 That’s when micromanaging kicks in. 👉 That’s when firefighting never seems to stop. The fix isn’t “trust more.” The fix is simple: ✅ Create visibility. ✅ Build clarity. ✅ Put a simple structure in place for regular check-ins, quick updates, and real accountability. The truth? When people know they’ll be reporting on progress regularly, they show up differently. They become more proactive. They take more ownership. You’re not stuck with micromanaging. You’re just missing the structure that makes leadership feel lighter. If you want to learn how to build better structure for your team (and finally have a simple way to track your goals and targets), start here: https://lnkd.in/giCq5jsx

If anyone is interested in developing their skills in Business Strategy, a quick thought based on my experience that might be helpful. Strategy isn’t just about big plans or long presentations, it’s about seeing how value is created and why certain choices work. Start where you are, look at your projects or team and ask, “What could we do better?” Over time, that simple curiosity turns into genuine strategic thinking

Identity drives execution. As your business scales, every new level demands a new version of you. If you’re still operating from the identity that built your early success (doing it all yourself, fixing every problem, or proving your worth through overwork) you’ll hit a ceiling fast. Growth requires expanding how you see yourself: • From doer to decision-maker • From problem-solver to strategist • From reactive to grounded and responsive Your capacity to lead, delegate, and handle pressure is a direct reflection of your internal identity…not just your strategy. Upgrade your internal capacity and you’ll watch your revenue and profit margins grow quickly.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆? LEVEL 3 - 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚🔥🔥🔥 So… You’ve ask questions to clarify business goals and decisions - 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭 1 🔥 And… You’ve tried to consider ideas that can move needles for the business on multiple angles- 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭 2 🔥🔥 The final hurdle is: 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆. 💡 You can ask all the right business questions. You can bring bold ideas that ticks many boxes. But sometimes, your effort still gets lost - not because your skills are lacking, but because the setting isn’t right. It comes down to four things: → Your experience → The people → The culture → Current priorities If you’re ready to drive change but feel stuck, maybe it’s not you. 👉🏽 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 - 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻! Have you felt like your impact was limited by these points?  💬 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤?