Practical articles for leaders who need results on Monday.

Strategy

Learn the 5 Strategy Questions, stop the initiatives that dilute focus, and turn direction into decisions your team can run on Monday.

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning for Filipino leaders who deliver: choose what to stop, decide where to play, and design a runnable plan your team can execute weekly.

How to Use Strategic Learning (and Develop Breakthrough Leaders)

Strategic learning combines development initiatives with an organization’s main objectives. It is a transformative experience that turns tiny efforts into exponential results. It is practical. It is open experiential and playful. Strategic learning consultants design with the end in mind.

Best Leadership Training Methods: A Practical Guide for Filipino Professionals

Discover the 10 best leadership training methods that truly work—from experiential learning and action projects to coaching, storytelling, and values-driven approaches. Learn how Strategic Learning designs programs in the Philippines that create real shifts and lasting leadership growth.

Leadership Training: The Complete Guide for Managers, Executives, and Teams

Discover the complete guide to leadership training—what it is, why it matters, and how it transforms managers, executives, and teams. Based on 20+ years of leadership development experience and delivered by Strategic Learning Consultants (SLC Inc), a trusted provider of leadership training in the Philippines.

Bold Bets

Bold Bets™ is a strategy workshop that forces real tradeoffs—so your team leaves with a few decisions they can defend and execute on Monday.

Strategic Planning Checklist: What to Prepare Before You Walk Into the Room

Bold Bets for Small Teams: A Lean Strategy Session You Can Finish Before Lunch

Winning Aspirations: The Strategy Question Most Teams Skip (Because It Feels “Too High-Level”)

Most strategic planning sessions don’t collapse inside the room. They collapse right after. Because the meeting ends with a list, and the list feels like progress. People go home thinking, “At least we have direction.” Then Tuesday shows up, and […]

Where to Play: Why Focus Is Not a Personality Trait—It’s a Decision

Most strategic planning sessions don’t fail because your people are lazy. They fail because, after the session, everyone goes back to work… and the work pulls them in different directions. The plan looks clean on paper, but real life is […]

How to Win: Stop Saying “Quality” and Start Saying “Because…”

Most strategy sessions don’t fail because people don’t care. They fail because the team leaves with a plan… but not with a reason customers will choose you on purpose. So when Tuesday comes, the plan becomes optional. The loudest request […]

Must-Have Capabilities: The Part of Strategy Most Teams Skip (Then Regret on Tuesday)

You can answer the first three questions and still lose the week. You can name a winning aspiration that sounds like a real promise. You can choose where to play so your team stops chasing everything. You can even say […]

Management Systems: The Reason Your Strategy Dies Quietly After the Workshop

The strategy session ends and everyone feels lighter. You finally named what “winning” means for you. You drew the boundaries of where you will play. You stopped hiding behind the word “quality” and said how you intend to win. You […]

Staying still means falling behind. That’s why we publish these articles. They’re not just words on a page; they’re beacons of knowledge in a sea of constant change. They matter because they’re your compass in navigating the complex landscapes of leadership, workplace learning, and professional development.

We believe in the power of learning, not as a one-time event, but as a continuous journey.

These articles are your travel companions, offering insights and strategies to not just survive, but thrive in your professional and personal life. They’re important because they empower you to grow, adapt, and lead in an ever-evolving world.

3 Types of Winning Aspirations: Status, Growth, or Legacy — Pick One to Lead

The Tuesday Test: Will Your Strategy Still Matter When Real Work Hits?

The “Not This” List: The Fastest Way to Clarify Your Winning Aspiration

If You Can’t Say What “Winning” Looks Like, You Can’t Choose Anything

Vision vs Winning Aspiration: The Simple Strategy Distinction That Saves You From Planning Theater

Winning Aspirations: The Strategy Question Most Teams Skip (Because It Feels “Too High-Level”)

Questions About Questions

A team once asked me a question that sounded smart. “How do we increase engagement?” They said it like it was clean. Professional. Safe. Everyone nodded. Someone opened a deck. Two hours later, they had a long list: gamification, incentives, […]

Creative Problem Solving: Break the Mold or Stay Stuck

5 Whys: Getting to the Root of the Problem

How to Identify Core Competencies and Use Them to Drive Strategic Planning

Turn Your Vision Statement Into Daily Action

The 3A Anti-Procrastination Formula: Awareness, Action, Accountability

Leadership Training: The Complete Guide for Managers, Executives, and Teams

Leadership Coach: A Simple Guide for Managers

Workshops vs. Seminars: Which One to Join?

Leadership Training for Managers: How Small Shifts Create Big Wins

Completed Staff Work Training: Think, Solve, and Present Like A Boss

Customer Stories in Leadership Training: 10 Practical Ways to Make Leaders Win Customers

Create a Personal Learning Playbook

Sustain Long-term curiosity.

Manage Stress in High-Stakes Learning

How Laro ng Lahi Games Can Transform Your Team

Learning Strategy vs Strategic Learning

12 Best Ways to Teach Leadership Using Immersive Learning Experiences

How to Read These Articles

1. Seek the core ideas.Start by zeroing in on the core ideas of each article. Like a bee drawn to nectar, find the essence of what’s being shared. Don’t get lost in the complexity of words; look for the straightforward, impactful messages. This simplicity is where real learning begins.

2. Connect ideas to actions. Learning isn’t just about absorbing ideas; it’s about turning them into actions. As you read, ask yourself, “How can I apply this?” Whether it’s a leadership principle or a professional development tip, think of ways to integrate these insights into your daily life. Make your actions a reflection of your learning.

3. Reflect and revisit. After reading, take a moment to reflect. What resonated with you? What challenged your thinking? Write down these reflections. And don’t hesitate to revisit the articles. Sometimes, the second or third read unveils deeper understanding or new perspectives.

4. Share and discuss. Learning grows in a community. Share what you’ve learned with colleagues or friends. Discuss the ideas. This interaction opens doors to different interpretations and insights, enriching your understanding. Plus, teaching is the best way to deepen your own learning.

5. Practice consistent curiosity. Finally, keep your curiosity alive. Every article offers a window to new knowledge, but it’s your curiosity that turns it into a doorway. Be consistently curious. Ask questions, seek more information, and always look beyond the horizon of what you know.