Ecocycle Planning
Ecocycle Planning is a visual portfolio analysis tool that helps a group map all their current activities onto a lifecycle diagram shaped like a figure of eight. The group can see where things are stuck, where energy is being wasted on activities that should have ended long ago, and where promising new work is starving for resources. It turns invisible portfolio decisions into a shared, visible conversation.
✓ Created by former KPMG & McKinsey consultants
What You'll Achieve with the Ecocycle Planning Workshop
Real outcomes that transform your team
Enhanced visibility of project portfolios and resource allocation.
Clarity on which activities to discontinue or expand for better results.
Improved team alignment on strategic priorities and initiatives.
When to Use the Ecocycle Planning Workshop
Perfect for these situations and team challenges
When a team feels overloaded and cannot take on new work due to existing commitments.
To help leadership make decisions on what initiatives to start, stop, or grow.
How the Ecocycle Planning Workshop Works
A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process
1Setup
Prepare the Ecocycle map and materials before the participants arrive, ensuring clarity on the domain being mapped.
2Step 1: Introduce the Ecocycle
Walk participants through the four phases of the Ecocycle and the two traps, ensuring they understand how to place their activities on the map.
3Step 2: Individual Activity Listing
Participants list all activities that occupy their time individually, aiming for at least six to eight items before group influence shapes their thinking.
4Step 3: Paired Placement
In pairs, participants discuss and decide on the placement of their activities on the Ecocycle map, noting any disagreements for further discussion.
Key Topics Covered in the Ecocycle Planning Workshop
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