Pierce PR’s Path Forward: Takeaways from Our Strategic Planning Day

At Pierce Public Relations, we understand the importance of taking time to step back, reflect and plan for the future. Our recent Strategic Planning Day was just that—an opportunity for the entire team to step away from regular operations and spend a full day together focused on the road ahead. The day was a mix of thoughtful planning, team bonding and fun, ensuring that everyone left feeling inspired and aligned.

The day kicked off with a new branding photoshoot in preparation for a website refresh and our upcoming 10-year anniversary, but the heart of the day was spent going through a detailed presentation of Pierce PR’s strategic growth plan. We discussed our future goals, the strategies we’ll use to achieve them and how each team member plays a crucial role in this journey. After a day of planning and discussions, we wrapped things up with a friendly round of mini-golf at Puttshack (any guesses on who came out as the winner? We’ll give you a hint – it rhymes with Boolia Johnner!). 

Each team member returned from the day with renewed energy and excitement for Pierce PR’s future. Here are some of the key takeaways from our team members who were involved in this inspiring and productive day:

Affirmation of an Amazing Team

Our Strategic Planning Day has been one of the highlights of my year so far! Taking a step back from the day-to-day operations to focus on the future of the business is incredibly important, but it requires intention and careful planning to make it happen. The experience and feedback from the day have confirmed that this will become an annual event.

I left the day thinking, “WOW! We have an amazing team!” I might be a little biased, but every person was fully engaged, enthusiastic and eager about what lies ahead for Pierce PR. I’m continually grateful to work with such talented professionals who not only excel in their roles but also genuinely care about each other and the positive impact we make through our work.

Julia Bonner, President 

Celebrating Alignment and Team Spirit Unites All

I loved seeing our entire team come together and align on where our firm is headed, how we’ll get there, and each team member’s unique role in the journey! Every member of our team is integral to the firm’s success, and it was inspiring and energizing to see everyone reflect on the last decade of Pierce PR (we have achieved so much!) while expressing even more excitement about the firm’s vision, enhanced values and strategic goals for the future.

Dare I say that the best is yet to come?! I can’t wait to live our purpose and accomplish amazing things alongside such a supportive, fun, caring and talented group of colleagues. 

BC Moore, Director of Operations

Engagement and Enthusiasm Drive Success

Being on the presenting side of the day and knowing the full agenda prior, I was very impressed with how invested and enthusiastic the rest of the team was to learn more about what Pierce PR has planned for the future! Everyone took the day, but not themselves, seriously, and that’s truly what we base our work and culture on at Pierce PR. I’m so excited to see the team reach all their goals for the rest of the year and continue working side-by-side to make this one of the best places to work! 

Bri Carlesimo, Vice President of Client Experience

The Power of Culture and Team Building is Strong

While sharing the vision and strategies for Pierce PR’s future was certainly exciting, the most valuable aspect of our Strategic Planning Day was the culture and team-building experience. Getting to know our team members better, deepening bonds and building trust and enthusiasm about the direction we’re heading is crucial for staying inspired and committed to delivering exceptional work for our clients.

Danielle Gordon, Vice President of Strategic Growth 

Clarity and Collective Vision Inspire Confidence

Watching Pierce PR’s rapid growth since I started a few years ago has been an incredible journey, and our team-wide Strategic Planning Day left me feeling deeply inspired and thankful to be part of this dynamic team. The conversations around where our company is heading underscored the importance of aligning individual goals with our overarching mission and reinforced our collective commitment to seeing our team and clients succeed.

Carson Brown, Account Manager 

A Bright Future is Rooted in Transparency and Culture

A team cannot thrive without transparency, excellent culture, thriving leadership and a little bit of fun. The Strategic Planning Day embodied all these things, and the future of Pierce PR looks incredibly bright. I enjoyed connecting with the team and learning more about our Senior Leadership Team’s vision for the future. I have a better understanding of what we are working toward as a team, and I’m excited about what is ahead. With a goal in mind and buy-in from all sides of the team, there is nothing that can stop PPR from excelling.

Jordan Holt, Account Manager

Vision, Strategy and Team Spirit Bring Gratitude

I walked away from our Strategic Planning Day filled with gratitude and excitement. The vision for PPR’s future and the strategies we’ve laid out to achieve our goals have truly ignited my motivation to do everything I can to help us succeed. I deeply appreciate our Senior Leadership Team for dedicating their time and energy to sharing these plans with us, ensuring we’re all working together toward a common goal. I’m also thankful to be part of a team that can spend a full day together, focused and united, while still having so much fun!

Carson Grace Burchette, Account Manager

Seeing the Vision Helps Embrace the Future

Before our Strategic Planning Day, I had no frame of reference for what large-scale company planning would include – but, I now certainly see the vision! Reviewing our future goals and witnessing our Senior Leadership Team’s dedication to mapping out how we’ll achieve them made the vision for Pierce PR’s future incredibly clear. What stood out even more was how this clarity was seamlessly paired with team bonding, especially in how our activities and brainstorming included junior team members. It was an inspiring experience that brought us all closer and set a strong foundation for our collective future success.

Evan Dorian, Account Coordinator