Welcome to the NxTrek Diagnostic Workshop, where we embark on a journey of discovery and transformation. Today isn’t just about talking change—it’s about uncovering and activating the forces that shape it. Remember, “prescription without diagnosis is malpractice”, and progress without understanding is wasted effort.
As we dive into the foundations of your business, expect to challenge the status quo and uncover hidden opportunities. The conversations we have today will guide you toward breakthroughs and actionable steps. This is more than a workshop. It’s the start of a powerful journey forward. Let’s begin.
Pre-Workshop Dinner: Connecting
This dinner is designed to foster meaningful connections between NxTrek Guides and your executive team, ensuring that relational bonds are strengthened ahead of the workshop. By deepening our understanding of the team as individuals and as a collective, we create a foundation that allows us to dive straight into productive work the following day.
Diagnostic Workshop Overview
NxTrek's Diagnostic Workshop is built on the principle: "Prescription without diagnosis is malpractice." Our Guides will get to know your business before creating a Trail Map.
Starting The Trek (9a-9:45a)
We examine barriers to change that you want to see in your company.
Examining The Eight (10a-12:15p; 1p-3:15p)
Over two sessions we dive deep into eight crucial aspects of your business: Mission, Strategy, Culture, People, Customers, Money, Process, and Technology.
Focus Group Conversations (3:30p-4:15p)
NxTrek Guides meet with groups to ask and listen: What to start? What to stop? What do you need more & less of? What to keep the same and what to avoid?
The BIG Questions (4:15p-4:45p)
Identifying your 3 biggest challenges and 3 most lucrative opportunities.
1/ Starting The Trek
Mapping the Terrain
The NxTrek diagnostic workshop starts by mapping the terrain, identifying immediate challenges and assessing the resistance ahead.
Gearing Up for the Trek
With the summit—our vision for the future—in sight, we ensure everyone is aligned with the process, aware of each member's strengths and gaps, and gearing up for the trek in specific ways, just as an Everest team prepares meticulously before their ascent.
2/ Examining the Eight (Part 1)
In sessions #2 and #3, we dive deep into the eight crucial aspects of your business. Session #2 focuses on the first four elements: Mission, Strategy, Culture, and People
Mission and Strategy
(10a-11a) First we examine your company's Mission and Strategy. These foundational elements guide your organization's purpose and direction.
Culture and People
(11:15a-12:15p) Next we explore your organization's Culture and People. These elements are crucial for understanding the internal dynamics that drive your company.
Break and Lunch
A 15-minute break is scheduled from 11a-11:15a, followed by lunch from 12:15p-1p, allowing reflection & informal discussion.
3/ Examining the Eight (Part 2)
Session #3 continues the exploration of the eight crucial aspects of your business, focusing on the remaining four elements: Customers, Money, Process, and Technology.
Customers and Money
(1p-2p) Analyze your Customers and Money, which are vital for understanding your market position and financial health.
Processes and Technology
(2:15p-3:15p) Investigate your Processes and Technology that are key to your company's efficiency and innovation.
Break
A 15-minute break is scheduled from 2-2:15pm, followed by another from 3:15-3:30pm, allowing time for reflection and informal discussions.
4/ Focus Group Conversations
NxTrek Guides meet with 2-3 focus groups (3:30p-4:15p) to discuss the following questions:
Start
What should we start doing?
Stop
What should we stop doing?
More
What should we do more of?
Less
What should we do less of?
Same
What should we keep the same?
Adjust
What should we keep doing, but refine?
Avoid
What should we avoid?
5/ The BIG Questions
Bring together focus group conversations and align on major priorities (4:15p-4:45p):
3 Challenges
What are the three biggest challenges the organization needs to address?
3 Opportunities
What are the three most lucrative opportunities to capitalize upon?
Wrap Up
Guides facilitate a workshop recap with clarity on next steps and final thoughts (4:45p-5p)
Post-Workshop
Our work doesn't end with the workshop; here's how we continue to support your journey:
Follow-up Meeting
Your NxTrek Guides may request a follow-up virtual meeting to discuss any questions that are lingering, points that need clarification, or if the client has more to add to the workshop conversation after it concluded.
Custom Trail Map
NxTrek Guides will create a custom Trail Map that outlines the key priorities and recommended actions for your company and leadership team. Our Guides will have your Trail Map ready to present to you within 2 weeks after your workshop.
Trail Map Presentation
Prescriptive Guidance
The culmination of your Diagnostic Workshop experience is the presentation of your custom Trail Map. During this 90-minute long presentation, NxTrek Guides will present and discuss your custom expedition Trail Map based on your Diagnostic Workshop.
Outcomes and Resources
Your NxTrek Trail Map will provide prescriptive guidance relative to strategy, outcomes, and necessary resources.
A Trail to Follow
This will be YOUR trail map to follow to attain new levels of productivity and profitability. While NxTrek would be honored to guide you on your journey, there is no continuing obligation to work with us.
Investment
Your Diagnostic Workshop includes:
- Dinner the evening before your workshop
- Full-day Diagnostic Workshop with (2) NxTrek Guides
- Custom Trail Map creation and virtual presentation within 2 weeks after workshop
- Travel expenses for (2) NxTrek Guides
NxTrek's Diagnostic Workshop