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Executive-turned-solopreneur advocates 90-day planning cycles over annual goals

A former tech company executive describes shifting from traditional annual goal-setting to 90-day planning cycles after becoming a solopreneur. The writer notes that large companies can rely on monthly and quarterly tracking against yearly plans, with the flexibility to adjust mid-year when revenue fluctuates, but argues solopreneurs lack that same cushion.

fastcompany.com · 2026-10-02

Executive's monthly cross-department breakfasts became informal company network

An Entrepreneur contributor describes a client who, as the only person of color on her executive team, started monthly breakfasts open to employees across all levels and departments rather than pursuing typical networking events like golf or drinks. Over two years these gatherings evolved into an informal communication channel that helped colleagues share information and solve problems, and the executive was later promoted to vice president.

entrepreneur.com · 2026-09-22