The Business Problem:

Reaching an Audacious Goal Requires Masterful Execution   

When Tarbell Management Group (TMG) began their Rhythm journey, CEO and President Brandon Tarbell was already studying what it could mean for the company to have a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal). But to achieve such an ambitious dream, TMG would need to level up their planning and execution.

When it came to setting priorities, they had all the best intentions, but found it tough to deliver what they had promised. They were designing their plans in Word Docs and Excel sheets, and then watching execution fall apart quarter after quarter. There was a lack of understanding around what success truly meant, and who was responsible for what. 

They needed a strategic management system that would keep them organized and focused. They also needed help creating a strategy that made sense for them—something that would point their team all in the same direction and infuse their culture with a common purpose.

How Rhythm Helped:

A Team Inspired, a Team United 

In the earliest sessions, the Rhythm team helped TMG write an inspiring BHAG: Empowering over 500 Native American communities by 2030 through the strength of our trusted business relationships. 

They also developed a Core Purpose: To create a lasting positive change across Native America. 

Energized and focused on their ultimate goal, the team embraced the Rhythm planning methodology. With the support of Rhythm facilitators, they worked to set objective success criteria so that everyone would be aligned around the end results and accountable to delivery. All team members gained visibility into the company plan and departmental plans, empowering them to collaborate for a shared win rather than remain in silos. 

The Results:

Increased Accountability and Supportive Teamwork

As the TMG team has refined their forecasting skills and embraced tough conversations in their weekly meetings, they’ve become increasingly accountable to fulfilling their commitments. They’ve also begun to offer one another more support when things get off track, nurturing a culture of winning as a team. 

“Rhythm helps keep us focused,” said Brandon Tarbell. “It helps us step over the shiny pennies to pick up the dollars. It pulls the organization together and breaks down those silos, allowing for more transparency and a team atmosphere.”