Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Root to Reach™ framework?
The Root to Reach™ framework is a proprietary system designed by Acorn Adaptive to help organizations innovate their service portfolios. It uses concepts from living systems to guide teams in shaping ideas into market-ready offerings, aligning stakeholders, and navigating complexity.
Who is the Foundations Workshop for?
The Foundations Workshop is designed for business leaders, strategic planners, and teams responsible for service development and go-to-market strategy. It's ideal for organizations struggling with time-to-market, team misalignment, or market fit for new services.
How long is the Foundations Workshop?
Our standard Foundations Workshop is an intensive, interactive session delivered over three business days. We offer both virtual and in-person formats to accommodate your team's needs.
Where does Acorn Adaptive offer services?
While we are based in Columbus, Ohio, we offer our services both virtually and in-person to organizations across the United States.
When is Acorn Adaptive available to provide a workshop?
Services are typically provided between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday in the time-zone of our clients.
How and when can I contact Acorn Adaptive about planning a workshop?
You can contact Acorn Adaptive about our services at any time by visiting our website and filling out the contact form after selecting the 'Plan a Workshop' button in the header of our website. Our team will reach out to you shortly after submitting this form.
What kind of results can we expect after the workshop?
Teams leave our Foundations Workshop with actionable templates and a shared understanding of the Root to Reach™ framework. This empowers them to accelerate innovation, improve alignment between strategy and execution, and navigate market complexity with confidence.
Is the Root to Reach™ framework specific to any industry?
No, the framework is designed to be industry-agnostic. Its principles are derived from living systems and focus on universal business challenges like adapting to change and aligning stakeholders. It is built to be adaptable, complementing industry-specific disciplines your team already uses.
What are the tangible takeaways from the Foundations Workshop?
Your team will leave with actionable templates for applying the framework's fundamental concepts. The primary takeaway is a unified approach and a common language for shaping ideas into market-ready offerings, which helps reduce misalignment and accelerate time-to-market.
What happens after the workshop? Is there ongoing support?
The Foundations Workshop is designed to empower your team to apply the framework independently. However, we are committed to your long-term success and can discuss tailored ongoing support to help you integrate Root to Reach™ deeply into your organization's approach.