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See the System. Grow the Organization.

I help leaders develop systems sight, the ability to see the connections and patterns that determine whether your strategy takes hold, your talent thrives, and your organization adapts instead of reacts.

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THE IDEA BEHIND THE WORK

Most leaders are not missing data. They are missing the ability to see how the data connects. That is what systems sight changes.

Growing Forward
Most organizations are not short on smart people or good strategies. What they are short on is the ability to see how the pieces connect. Growing Forward: An HR Guide for Adaptive Talent Management gives leaders a practical framework to build that capability.
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Speaking & Keynotes
Adena brings systems sight to life for HR leaders, executives, and leadership teams. Her sessions are research-backed, grounded in real organizational experience, and built to give audiences something they can use the next day.
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Work with Adena
From executive coaching and team development to organizational consulting and competency design, Adena works with leaders and organizations ready to build something that lasts. If you are navigating complexity, developing your people, or building a talent strategy that actually sticks, this is where to start.
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Testimonials

Head of People & Culture
"Thank you for believing in me, challenging me, and helping me see obstacles as opportunities. I’m excited to keep building on what we started!"
Chief Information Officer
"At the end of the day your support led to a far better outcome. While I surely could have muddled through, your guidance helped me get where I wanted to go - with less broken glass along the way."
Partner
"What a week! Thank you for providing tools we can use well beyond our time together. The Executive Committee is grateful for everything you have done for us and for the sustainable momentum we've built"
Conference Participant
"Your presentation was top notch, you know your material and never missed a beat in your presentation even in view of the numerous group discussions that occurred."
Contact info
adena@lateralgroup.us | https://www.linkedin.com/in/adenajohnston/
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