Board Directors and Strategy Development

It is a well-known and excepted fact that boards play a critical role in approving the strategic plans of the organizations they serve.  However, not enough time is spent around the board room table considering strategy development and strategic alternatives. Considering the…

Six focus groups, three lessons

I often hold meetings with stakeholders in advance of kicking off any workshops. Sometimes those meetings are one-on-one, sometimes they are in a focus group format. The approach depends on several factors like company culture, mandate complexity, and stakeholer interdependence.…

Heading into 2021: Lesley’s Reflections

Happy New Year! For me, the holiday break was a time for rest and reflection. My top three reflections are about vision, investment in myself as THE most reliable way to being able to create value for others, and mindset.…