For many operations teams, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) feels less like a strategic advantage and more like a recurring nightmare. It’s a cycle of endless meetings, conflicting spreadsheets, and executive frustration. The data backs up this feeling. According to a 2024 Gartner Report, only 15% of planning organizations report successful S&OP adoption—meaning a staggering 85% struggle or fail to see value. Why is the failure rate so high? The truth is, S&OP isn't about i

In the rapid-fire business environment of 2026, small-to-mid-sized companies face a unique paradox: they operate with the complexity of global enterprises, but with the resources of a startup. To thrive, HR can no longer function as a “support department.” It must become the Operating System  of the organization—setting standards, enabling execution, and protecting performance. That’s exactly why we built the HR & Organizational Excellence Toolkit : a complete, plug-and-play