The next quarter is where you begin to scale, normalize, and institutionalize the work. Use this checklist to set yourself up:
Engage functional leaders early to co-own next-phase initiatives
Use CFRs to validate goals and reset expectations
Ensure new OKRs are reviewed and endorsed across silos
Translate SPI 360 insights into ROI cases or tradeoff decisions
Advocate for the true cost of inaction—not just the cost of tooling
Present update on burn rate, forecasted runway, and alignment of current resources to strategic priorities.
Align executive sponsors on what will and won’t be accomplished
Equip mid-level leaders with SPI data to guide their teams
Build a regular cadence of strategic check-ins using SPI 360 as the backbone