Everyone is debating AI fluency.
 Or DEI.
 Or generational friction.

But the real productivity drains I see inside organizations are far less fashionable — and far more costly.

1️⃣ Lack of empowerment
 Rooms full of smart people waiting for permission.
 Circular meetings.
 Silence until things blow up.

2️⃣ Not connecting the dots
 Process over purpose.
 Templates over thinking.
 “I’m just doing my job.”

3️⃣ People completely tapped out
 Burned-out professionals don’t think long term.
 They survive short term.

And yet… we keep expecting technology to fix it.

AI will not solve fear.
 Dashboards will not create courage.
 Software will not connect dots.

If you care about performance, productivity, and valuation — this is where the real leverage is.

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Peggy Van de Plassche is a value creation strategist and senior advisor with over 20 years of experience in private equity, financial services, healthcare, and technology. She works with investment firms, boards, and C-suite leaders to accelerate portfolio company performance, drive operational transformation, and unlock long-term value. Peggy specializes in the execution of complex value creation plans—spanning capital allocation, digital enablement, transaction advisory, and leadership alignment. Her work consistently bridges strategy and implementation, helping investors and operators maximize EBITDA and enterprise value. A founding board member of Invest in Canada, she also brings deep expertise in public-private partnerships and institutional capital deployment—critical levers for competitive advantage in today’s global landscape. Her clients have included BMO, CI Financial, HOOPP, OMERS, GreenShield Canada, Nicola Wealth, and Power Financial. Learn more at peggyvandeplassche.com.

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