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Powerful Insights

Articles, interviews, inspiration, and tools to help you balance your power with purpose

Powerful Insights

Articles, interviews, inspiration, and tools to help you balance your power with purpose

A photograph is taken from the perspective of Joanne, who is sitting on a bench with her feet extended in front of her. The view is of the seawall of Vancouver, looking across to the North Shore. The photo was taken during a break in the IAP2 North American Conference.
How to build organizational capabilities that last

Two weeks ago, I stepped out of a session at the IAP2 North American Conference, walked a few blocks, and found myself a sunny spo...

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Facilitated strategic planning workshop with a group of public sector leaders seated around a conference table while a presenter leads the session. Overlay text reads: “Public Trust vs Profit — Why strategy is different in the public sector.” Joanne Zuk Strategy Inc. logo appears in the corner.
Why strategy in the public sector is different

Recently, Invest Vancouver published its 2026 Annual Plan. I had the privilege of working with their team on that process, and as ...

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Joanne Zuk, a strategy consultant, stands in front of two large whiteboards covered in handwritten notes, gesturing towards them while facilitating a discussion. The image includes the text: 'REFRESH OR REPLACE: Is it time for a new strategic plan?' along with her logo, 'Joanne Zuk Strategy.'
How do you know if you need a new strategic plan?

Imagine this: You’re halfway through a five-year strategic plan, but the world around you has changed dramatically. Since January ...

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Joanne Zuk

Author, Educator, Speaker

As a business strategist and consultant, I love to work with entrepreneurs and leadership teams that are committed to strengthening community, advancing equality, and building a more inclusive future.