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Appreciate Your Teams & Promote Employee Retention

Our Journey Starts Somewhere .. The Grand Plans

World travels include: Japan, Europe,   Thailand. (Different teams and different cultures!

Adriene’s Journey Into Corporate Culture and Leadership


Adriene’s passion for building strong corporate cultures began organically during her time at a Silicon Valley startup. Naturally outgoing and curious, she often connected with new employees. One day, she asked a recent hire who they reported to only to discover they didn’t know. That moment sparked a realization: the company lacked a structured on-boarding process.

Determined to improve the experience for new hires, Adriene worked with the CEO, HR, and the engineering team to develop and implement a comprehensive on-boarding program. Her initiative and results impressed the CEO, who entrusted her with more responsibilities. Soon, she was leading “Sync-Up Fridays” a weekly forum that united the staff  to align around the company’s vision and values.

Her leadership experience continued when she became the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of a Nevada-based startup. In this role, Adriene spearheaded the company’s growth strategy and was hands-on Agile testing on  the company’s mobile app.


With more than a decade of experience in the IT sector — including roles at Google, VMware, Impossible Foods, Kaiser, and Clorox. She brings clarity, confidence, and direction to fast-moving startup environments and modern leadership teams.

Today, Adriene brings her insight, energy, and strategic mindset to help companies build cohesive, inclusive, and high-performing teams.

Improve Your Company's Performance

Your Company Analysis Awaits You

Struggling with high turnover or siloed teams? We specialize in identifying the gaps in collaboration and leadership that may be affecting your productivity and staff morale. *Proposed Programs will vary with team size.

STEP 1: On Site Observation

Time: 10-40 hours

We visit your workplace to observe daily team interactions. This helps us evaluate whether your teams are truly collaborating—or simply working in silos.

STEP 2: Off-Site Evaluation

Time: 8 - 12 hours

We facilitate off-site conversations with team members to assess job satisfaction, interpersonal dynamics, and the overall company culture.

STEP 3: Recommend Evaluation & Retention Plan

Time: 10-55 hours

We deliver a tailored  Improvements & Retention Plan, complete with actionable recommendations and measurable outcomes to energize your team and improve retention.


Leadership Training for New Managers

New managers often lack formal leadership training. We offer targeted training programs to help them lead confidently from day one—with tools to manage across teams and how to lead & communicate effectively.

On boarding New Team Members

Time: 20-40 hours

First impressions matter. The Grand Plans Team will  help you design an on-boarding experience that engages new employees from Day 1, integrating them across departments and aligning them with your company’s mission and culture.

We'd Like to Hear From You!!

Want to improve morale, retention, and teamwork in your organization?
Let’s improve your workplace together.

Thegrandplans@gmail.com

"We had several Team Building events at work which Adriene managed, the outcome was a fun, delicious and entertaining party." Sat.J. YELP

Corporate Services

Diversity and Building Balanced Teams

The global shift toward racial equity has sparked important conversations — and created a pivotal moment for leaders to examine their culture, hiring practices, and commitment to real inclusion.

Now is the time for meaningful action.

We’re here to help you take the first step — through diversity training, policy reviews, and workplace culture assessments.

Let’s build a more inclusive future together.

AGILE Culture, is your company truly AGILE?

Understanding Agile means more than using a few buzzwords or hosting quick stand-up meetings. Agile is a mindset a cultural shift that must begin at the top and cascade throughout your entire organization.

 

Our team can guide you in embracing the true Agile framework a system rooted in principles developed over a century ago to deliver quality products and adaptive solutions. Whether you're new to Agile or seeking to realign your practices, we’ll help you instill Agile thinking that fosters collaboration, flexibility, and continuous improvement.

It’s not just about process it’s about people, purpose, and progress.

Leadership, How to 'Reshape Thinking' in a corporate world

Is your leadership keeping pace with today’s workplace?

We deliver transformational training that helps organizations reshape culture and drive real change.

Our programs focus on:
• Leadership Development
• Team Building & Communication
• DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging)
• Mental Wellness & Work–Life Balance


Diversity isn’t optional — it’s essential.
Your hiring data tells a story. If it gives you pause, it’s time to act.

We partner with your C-suite to build cultures rooted in inclusion, accountability, and open communication.

Don’t wait to evolve.
Contact us today and start leading the change

TheGrandPlans@gmail.com

A Sample of Our Work

Corporate Team Building, Sunnyvale

Diversity and Leadership Training

Appreciation Day, Oakland Zoo

Patients Appreciation Day, Oakland Zoo

We can have your event catered

We'll Coordinate Rental Equipment for All Types of Events!

Patient Appreciation Day!

Project Celebration, Clorox Corp, Pleasanton, CA

Room creation and set up

Let's Start the Planning

Phone: (510) 969-2995 | Email: thegrandplans@gmail.com​​​

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