Strategic Planning in the Age of Disruption

In this Six Degrees of Association conversation, Vista Cova CEO Lowell Aplebaum unpacks why the classic “3-year strategic plan” is fading—and what should replace it: a strategic framework that stays steady as a true north while tactics shift. He shares practical guidance on right-sizing priorities (often 3–4), building a culture that helps leaders say no, and investing in experimentation and learning so governance stays future-focused.

Listen to the episode to hear Lowell’s takeaways on strategy, board culture, and making innovation intentional—and then share it with a leader who’s stuck in the weeds.