Give Me Growers, Not Show-ers

Please let me explain… Today, I was asked, “How do we return to pre-COVID culture and practices?” My quick answer was, “We don’t, and we won’t…it is all slightly different now.” However, that doesn’t mean the magic (in reference to culture and service to clients) of the past is gone; it just means it is…

Is it a Retreat or a Work Session?

This past week, Black River had the opportunity to spend some time in Alaska working with two different clients. Angie led a multi-day board of directors retreat for one client at an off-site location. The retreat included team building, capacity building, and strategy work. It also included structured time outside work for adventure, reflection, and…