6 min read · April 27, 2026

Why Investment Planning Without Benefits Tracking Is Just Budgeting

The missing accountability layer that separates capital allocation from capital performance Most investment planning processes are remarkably effective at allocating capital and remarkably poor at... Read more

Bastin Gerald
Bastin Gerald
April 27, 2026  ·  6 min read
OKR Management
6 min read · January 31, 2025

5 Misconceptions About OKRs and the Truth Behind Them

TL;DR OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) are often misunderstood. They are not task trackers, not limited to large companies, and…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
OKR Management
6 min read · January 31, 2025

How to Overcome Objections and Successfully Roll Out an OKR Program

OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) are the secret to aligning your team and achieving big things. But let’s be honest:…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Strategy Management
9 min read · January 23, 2025

How to Use Benchmarking and Stay Ahead of the Competition

TLDR: Benchmarking helps businesses identify performance gaps and growth opportunities by comparing their processes, metrics, and strategies with industry leaders…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Task Management
3 min read · January 22, 2025

Understanding and Managing Risk Exposure Index (REI)

TLDR: The Risk Exposure Index (REI) helps organizations quantify and prioritize risks by combining probability and impact. It enables smarter…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Project Management
4 min read · December 30, 2024

Why Do Projects Keep Failing? Let’s Talk About the Real Problem

Your shiny new project gets greenlit with all the bells and whistles—cutting-edge tools, a dream team (at least on paper),…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Project Management
5 min read · December 30, 2024

Why PESTLE Analysis is the Key to Strategic Planning in 2026

You’re juggling spreadsheets, trend reports, and economic forecasts, trying to plan the next big thing for your organization. Maybe you’re…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Project Management
3 min read · December 30, 2024

Milestone Adherence: Keeping Your Projects on Track with Style and Smiles

Consider this situation. You’re leading a project, and the stakes are high. Your timeline looks like a labyrinth of deadlines,…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Strategy Management
6 min read · December 24, 2024

How to Force Rank Priorities: A Practical Guide for Strategic Success

Prioritization is one of the toughest and most critical tasks in any strategic planning process, especially in the Government sector.…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Strategy Management
7 min read · December 24, 2024

Q&A with Nick Kittle: Strategic Planning Pro Tips and Pitfalls

Strategic planning in government isn’t just about writing lofty goals on paper. It’s about aligning resources, managing priorities, and building…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald