Why StratSimple?

Having lived through good strategic planning, and bad strategic planning - we realized that having a system to track OKRs and KPIs isn't enough. Without a clear vision of where you are going and a solid strategy - no planning framework will deliver the needed results.

While poor strategic planning takes many forms, good strategic planning always looks the same: bringing together the right people, asking the right questions, building consensus around clear goals, agreeing on the work needed to achieve the plan, and communicating that plan to everyone in the org.  This is the foundation of strategic success, and it's the heart of all we do.

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Our Mission

To make high-quality strategic planning accessible and affordable, empowering more organizations to achieve their own missions and drive positive change.

Our leadership

Our leadership team brings a wealth of experience to the table, honed across a broad spectrum of environments - from bustling large enterprises to mission-driven non-profits. What sets us apart is our profound understanding of how technology, especially AI, can be a game-changer in enhancing performance. This unique blend of experience and technological insight is pivotal in our approach to strategic planning.

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Michael Burns, MBA

Our co-founder and CEO Michael Burns has spent years leveraging OKRs to lead strategic planning as a corporate executive and non-profit board member across multiple industries. He's a thought leader in Strategic Planning & AI with decades of experience in building software.

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Alan Czysz

Our co-founder and CTO Alan Czysz brings a wealth of experience developing cloud software across startups and large enterprises. He's been advocating for and implementing OKRs personally and professionally for the better part of decade; while, his 15 years of experience in dog rescue has given a great appreciation for the value that non-profits provide.

Our Values

Rooted in both strategic planning and software design, these values embody the essence of our approach: blending simplicity with effectiveness, focusing on impactful results, and constantly evolving to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Quality Over Quantity: We firmly believe in doing the right things, rather than more things. This philosophy guides our software development, focusing on features that truly matter. Similarly, in strategic planning, we prioritize impactful objectives over an overload of goals, ensuring each step we take is deliberate and meaningful.

Completion Over Perfection: 'Stop starting, start finishing' is our mantra. We emphasize the value of completing tasks and delivering results, rather than chasing elusive perfection. This ethos is mirrored in our software development cycle and our strategic planning processes, where tangible progress and real-world application take precedence.

Decisions Driven by Happiness: Our decision-making process is uniquely human-centric, prioritizing happiness and satisfaction for both our team and our clients. This principle is ingrained in our software design, ensuring user delight, and it's a cornerstone of our strategic planning, where we aim for outcomes that fulfill and inspire.

Embracing Continuous Improvement: We are committed to the ongoing evolution and refinement of our software, ensuring it always meets the changing needs of our users. While in strategic planning, we advocate for a living strategy that adapts, grows, and improves reflecting the dynamic nature of the real world.

Simplicity as a Guiding Principle: In a world cluttered with complexities, we champion simplicity. We design our software with the user in mind, ensuring it's straightforward and intuitive. This reflects our approach to strategic planning too - distilling complex ideas into clear, actionable strategies.

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