[Verse 1] Sarah's drowning in compliance tasks all day Vendor assessments and audits in the way She knows she should be planning and communicating more But operational work keeps piling at her door It's not just about priorities, it's systems that we need To make strategic artifacts a guaranteed deed [Chorus] Block the time, set the pace Make artifacts first-class Templates ready, fill the gaps Build it in from the start Block the time, set the pace Never let it be the last Strategic work needs structure too Make it part of what you do [Verse 2] Calendar blocking isn't just for meetings anymore Schedule artifact time like audits you can't ignore Quarterly roadmaps, monthly board reports to write Decision logs each week, just ten minutes done right When you treat this work as real as vendor reviews You'll find the time to share strategic news [Chorus] Block the time, set the pace Make artifacts first-class Templates ready, fill the gaps Build it in from the start Block the time, set the pace Never let it be the last Strategic work needs structure too Make it part of what you do [Bridge] Project kickoff means pre-work frame Update roadmaps, stake your claim Templates turn creation into filling blanks No more starting from scratch, give your future self thanks [Verse 3] Every big initiative starts the same way now Pre-work planning shows exactly when and how Roadmap gets updated before the project starts Communication planning, you're connecting all the parts Regular cadence keeps the rhythm flowing strong Strategic visibility has been missing far too long [Chorus] Block the time, set the pace Make artifacts first-class Templates ready, fill the gaps Build it in from the start Block the time, set the pace Never let it be the last Strategic work needs structure too Make it part of what you do [Outro] From afterthought to first-class work Strategic value no longer lurks In the shadows of your daily grind Structured artifacts, peace of mind
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