By Jordan Imutan
Consultant | Creator of the STRIDES™ Framework
We’ve Sat in Enough Meetings to Know What Doesn’t Work
Let’s be honest. Most meetings waste time.
We’ve all been in them. People come in late. The agenda is unclear. Discussions go in circles. Half the team is silent, and by the end, there’s no decision—just another meeting scheduled “to follow up.”
The worst part?
These meetings often happen in companies with solid strategies, good people, and big goals. It’s not a lack of vision—it’s a lack of execution rhythm.
And without a clear rhythm, even the best strategy gets stuck.
So we asked ourselves a simple question:
What kind of meeting actually helps teams move forward?
The answer surprised us: it’s short, focused, and happens every week.
That’s how we developed the Weekly Execution Check-In in our STRIDES™ Framework.
The Truth About Meetings Most Leaders Miss
Before we explain the solution, let’s break down the real problem.
Here’s what we’ve learned from working with dozens of companies:
- Most teams aren’t aligned—not because they don’t care, but because they don’t talk regularly about progress.
- Most leaders don’t track execution weekly—they wait until the end of the month or quarter to review.
- Most meetings focus on discussion—not decisions or delivery.
And here’s the impact of that broken rhythm:
- Goals get delayed without anyone noticing.
- People get stuck but don’t speak up.
- Leadership assumes progress is being made—but it’s not.
We’ve seen teams lose months simply because no one had a clear space to align weekly.
That’s why a 25-minute execution meeting can completely change the game.
Why Weekly Execution Rhythms Work
You don’t need more meetings—you need one meeting that builds momentum.
The STRIDES™ Weekly Execution Rhythm is a 25-minute meeting that teams do every week. Its goal is simple: track progress, solve problems, and commit to next steps.
Here’s why weekly works:
- It’s fast enough to catch delays before they become disasters.
- It’s frequent enough to keep priorities top of mind.
- It’s light enough to not drain your calendar—but strong enough to change your culture.
Once this rhythm is in place, you’ll notice a shift in your team’s behavior:
- People come to meetings prepared.
- Ownership becomes visible.
- Progress becomes measurable.
- Problems get solved early—not when it’s too late.
This one habit creates the discipline and structure most teams are missing.
How to Run a STRIDES™ Weekly Execution Check-In
Here’s our exact formula, used by leaders across industries:
🕐 Time Required: 25 minutes
👥 Participants: Team or project group (5–10 people works best)
🗓️ Frequency: Once a week, same day and time
✅ Step 1: Celebrate Quick Wins (5 minutes)
We start with energy.
Each team member shares one thing they completed since the last check-in. It could be a finished milestone, a solved problem, or a task that helped another teammate.
This sets a positive tone and reminds the group that things are moving forward—even if slowly.
Progress, no matter how small, builds momentum.
✅ Step 2: Status Check (10 minutes)
Next, we go through the 90-day plan or project dashboard and mark where each task stands:
- 🟢 On Track
- 🟡 At Risk
- 🔴 Delayed
We don’t discuss every detail—just the status.
We focus on identifying red and yellow flags so we know what to tackle next.
This is about visibility, not solving everything on the spot.
✅ Step 3: Unblock and Commit (10 minutes)
In the last part, we address the red and yellow items.
We ask questions like:
- What’s stopping this task from moving forward?
- What help do you need?
- Can we adjust the target or timeline?
- Who’s doing what by next week?
This is where decisions are made and commitments are clarified.
By the end of the meeting, everyone knows their deliverables for the week.
Real Results: What Happens When Teams Use This Habit
One of our clients, a mid-sized distribution company in the Philippines, was struggling to deliver on their quarterly initiatives.
They had:
- A solid 90-day plan
- Assigned project teams
- Ambitious targets
But they had no weekly check-in rhythm.
We introduced the STRIDES™ 25-minute meeting format. Here’s what happened in 6 weeks:
- Missed deadlines dropped by 60%
- Inter-departmental miscommunication was cut in half
- Team energy increased
- Projects moved again
Their COO said,
“This small habit gave us the traction we’ve been looking for all year.”
Why 25 Minutes Works Better Than 2-Hour Meetings
Let’s be real—most companies already have too many long meetings.
What they don’t have is a short, focused meeting that keeps everyone on mission.
Here’s what makes 25 minutes better:
- It respects people’s time—you get in, get aligned, and get back to work
- It removes the drama—you focus on facts, not feelings
- It makes leadership visible—leaders coach, clear blockers, and reinforce the plan
Once the habit forms, it becomes part of your team’s identity.
“We meet every week. We check progress. We follow through.”
That’s execution culture in action.
How STRIDES™ Helps You Install This Rhythm
In our STRIDES™ Consulting Program, we don’t just give you templates—we build the habit with you.
Here’s what we provide in the “Implement with Impact” phase:
- 90-Day Execution Planning
- Weekly Check-In Templates and Scripts
- Dashboards to track red-yellow-green status
- Training for managers to run meetings with confidence
- Coaching for leaders on how to unblock issues
- On-call support when momentum slows
We stay with you until the rhythm becomes part of how your team works.
You Can Start This Habit Today
You don’t need to wait for a planning session. You don’t need a tech upgrade.
You just need to start.
Here’s what to do this week:
- Block 25 minutes with your team—same day, same time
- List your top 5–10 active tasks or projects
- Label them as 🟢 On Track, 🟡 At Risk, or 🔴 Delayed
- Celebrate a few quick wins
- Assign 1–2 actions to each person
- Check back next week
That’s it.
You’ll be surprised how much traction this small rhythm creates.
What If You Don’t Start?
Let’s be honest—if you don’t install a rhythm, what will change?
- Projects will still stall
- Teams will stay confused
- Execution will continue to drift
- Strategy will stay on paper
But if you do commit to a weekly 25-minute rhythm?
- You’ll see movement
- You’ll hear real accountability
- You’ll feel the team coming back to life
It doesn’t take more time.
It takes more rhythm.
So, What’s Your Team Doing Next Week?
If you don’t have a clear answer—let’s build that together.
Please feel free to DM me.
Let’s install the habit that builds momentum, every single week.
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