How One Good Day Got a Stuck Team Moving Again
- Justin Cullifer
- Aug 6
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 20
Not long ago, a client reached out and asked for help. They weren’t in crisis. They weren’t flailing. But things weren’t exactly working, either.
They had a bunch of smart people trying to make progress, but every conversation led to another spreadsheet, another tool, another round of “let’s circle back.” Everyone was busy. No one was aligned. Sound familiar?
They didn’t need a 50-page strategy doc or some four-month engagement. They needed to get in a room and talk it out with a guide.
So that’s what we did.
What Actually Happened
We set up a one-day working session and got their leaders talking. Like, really talking. No slide decks. No “state of the union” monologues. Just a practical, facilitated workshop to figure out what mattered and where the friction lived.
By 4pm, we had:
A short list of things worth doing, in the order they should happen
A shared understanding of where the biggest pain points were hiding (and why they'd been invisible for so long)
Recommendations tied to assets (systems, people) they already had, weren’t using well, or didn’t know could be connected
It wasn’t magic. It was just structured clarity with the right people at the table. The vibe in the room shifted from “what are we even doing” to “okay, we know what to do next.” That’s a good day.
Why This Works
Most teams don’t lack ideas. They lack alignment.
They have tools, but they don’t know if they’re using the right ones, or if they’re even solving the right problems. They’re moving fast, but not always in the same direction.
Our job was to make space for that to get sorted. And honestly, it didn’t take that long. One good day can unlock six months of wheel-spinning.
Want to Do This Yourself?
If your team is spinning its wheels or can't agree on what happens next, let’s fix it. We’ll bring the facilitation, the framework, and the outside perspective. You bring the folks who care.
Connect with me to discuss what's holding you back and to have us facilitate a similar session.
