From Chaos to Cadence

Written By Kristyn Drennen

How One Team Replaced Firefighting with Predictability

This organization lived in urgency. Everything was important. Nothing was finished.

The Starting State

  • Constant priority shifts

  • Leaders reacting instead of planning

  • Burnout rising

  • Missed commitments normalized

The Intervention
 A Fractional CXO rebuilt leadership cadence:

  • Weekly execution meetings

  • Clear metrics and owners

  • Structured problem-solving

  • Forward-looking planning rhythms

The Shift
 Firefighting slowed. Predictability emerged.

The Outcome

  • Improved execution consistency

  • Reduced stress across leadership

  • Clearer forecasting and planning

Insight
 Cadence creates calm—and calm creates capacity.


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Kristyn Drennen
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