Compound Solutions, Inc. | Foundation Strategic Planning Survey | October 2026

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People hesitate to surface uncomfortable truths due to fear of negative consequences

People openly surface uncomfortable truths without fear of negative consequences

Leaders often assert strong opinions without sufficient data or evidence

Leaders consistently support their views with data, evidence, and sound reasoning

Leaders make more statements than they ask questions, limiting critical input

Leaders ask thoughtful questions that invite challenge and deeper insight

Once decisions are made, commitment varies and follow-through is inconsistent

Once decisions are made, leaders fully commit and work to make them successful

Leaders tend to seek personal credit for success

Leaders regularly recognize and credit others for success

Debate is often used to defend personal positions or interests

Debate is used to find the best answer in service of the broader goal

When things go wrong, discussions focus on fault and blame

When things go wrong, discussions focus on learning and improvement

Setbacks are often attributed to external factors or other people

Leaders take ownership of outcomes and learn from setbacks