Michael Sage

Imagine getting in your car with no destination. You’ve packed snacks, the gas tank is full, and your favorite playlist is cued up. You drive for hours, maybe even days until someone finally asks: “Where are we going?” That’s exactly how many organizations operate without a clear strategic plan. And here’s the thing: It’s not just a problem for large corporations. In fact, small municipalities, nonprofits, school systems, and growing businesses are often the most in need of a strategic...

Have you ever noticed that the most transformative conversations happen in the quiet weeks before the new year? Recently, we’ve spoken with several technology and operational leaders who are excited, and sometimes cautiously, to “make 2026 the year things finally get better and improve.” They have new projects in mind, new tools to implement, and new ways of working they want to introduce. But many leaders, regardless of sector, confess… “We’ve tried to improve things before… but real change...

If you've ever stood at the ocean’s edge, you know the waves don’t stop coming. You can’t control them, but you can ride them. Strategic change in technology and operations is no different. Progress doesn’t happen in a straight line. It comes in surges, setbacks, and course corrections. But with a well-built roadmap and the discipline to review and adjust it regularly, you stay focused, afloat, and headed in the right direction. For public sector organizations, non-profits, schools, and small...