Real-Time Pivoting: Why Annual Plans Don't Work and What Agile Companies Do Instead

We've All Done It: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders

Ready to master the art of pivoting in your business or career? Host Kimberly and guest Sher break down practical strategies for navigating change and driving success.

• Why annual planning and quarterly reports aren’t enough in a fast-moving market
• How to create a company culture that handles pivots and shifting priorities effectively
• The importance of meeting market demand vs. copying competitors or creating demand from scratch
• Stage gate funding, kill criteria, and piloting ideas for smarter decision-making
• Tips for standing out by leaning into your unique strengths and differentiators

Tune in for actionable advice, expert insights, and real-world examples to help you pivot with confidence.

More Info on Shireen Hilal:

Shireen is the CEO of Maior, the consulting partner to professional services firm leaders who know that "good enough" is no longer good enough for them. She helps firms increase revenue and profitability, build new growth strategies, and stand out in a crowded market. Before launching Maior, she spent twenty years inside top professional services firms: as an AmLaw50 litigator solving high-stakes challenges; serving as the COO of a national law firm, leading a +20% revenue increase, +30% jump in profits-per-partner, and a culture transformation that earned “best place to work” accolades; leading strategy and operations for divisions of KPMG ($1B division) and BDO; and, building the growth division of a communications firm. In addition to leading Maior, Shireen also writes a quarterly column for Law360 answering law firm leaders' questions.

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