HUE Implementation Journey
Mastering the Dynamics of Strategic Change
Every strategic initiative follows a predictable pattern — even when it feels chaotic.
Growth accelerates. Energy builds. Momentum peaks.
Then performance dips. Doubt creeps in. Productivity slows.
And leaders begin to wonder: What happened?
The HUE Implementation Journey is built on a powerful insight:
Implementation is not linear. It follows a sigmoidal (S-Curve) pattern — the mathematical manifestation of how systems evolve, mature, plateau, and renew.
Modeled after best adult learning practices, this peer-learning experience integrates participatory tools with the S-Curve framework to help leaders anticipate and navigate the natural dynamics of change.
Duration: 2 Full Days
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (each day)
Location: MRA- The Management Association Minneapolis, MN
Delivery: Highly interactive, participatory, experiential
What Makes the In-Person Experience Unique
The in-person format allows for deeper group dialogue, real-time facilitation practice, and hands-on application of implementation tools.
Participants will:
- Map strategic initiatives onto the S-Curve
- Diagnose predictable performance dips
- Explore real-time case scenarios
- Practice structured implementation conversations
- Design implementation roadmaps with peer feedback
- Learn how to prevent stagnation and premature decline
This format is ideal for:
- Executive teams
- Department leaders
- Cross-functional project teams
- Organizations launching major initiatives
Who Should Attend
- Project Managers
- Change Managers
- Strategic Initiative Leads
- Executive and Senior Leaders
- Team Leaders
- Consultants and Facilitators
If you are responsible for turning strategy into action, this course gives you the roadmap.
Meet Your Trainer
Dr. Irina Fursman is a scholar-practitioner with more than a decade of experience facilitating visioning, strategic thinking, and large-scale change initiatives for government, nonprofit, and private sector clients across 23 U.S. states and internationally. An ICA-USA Certified ToP® Facilitator and Mentor Trainer, her work is informed by groundbreaking research on leadership in loosely coupled systems and the dynamics of collaborative change.
Irina specializes in coalition building, community-wide transformation, and strengthening organizational capacity for collaboration and critical thinking. She is known for guiding complex groups toward clarity, shared ownership, and actionable strategy—creating environments where diverse stakeholders align around a common purpose and move forward with confidence.
Contact Irina: irina.fursman@hue.life
Meet Your Trainer
Laura Connolly is a Process Improvement Leader at Boston Scientific with over 10 years of experience in change leadership across agriculture, construction, and medical device industries.
She specializes in translating high-level strategy into practical, actionable plans and creating engaging, interactive learning experiences that help teams move from concept to execution. She is Lean Six Sigma, Shingo, and PROSCI certified and has shared her expertise in industry forums including the Performance Excellence Network of Minnesota, the K-State ACCC CFO Roundtable, and the CParity World Annual Operational Excellence and Business Transformation Summit.
Her facilitation style is grounded in authenticity, collaboration, and practical application.
