by Alyssa Jones | Jul 3, 2024 | Strategy Execution
Is Communicating the Strategy Enough? Most people recognize that there’s no possible way to be successful if the organization’s goals and strategies aren’t well communicated. Often we see this implemented as a presentation at an annual meeting where all employees...
by Alyssa Jones | Jul 3, 2024 | Navigating Growth
I have a secret… I have four questions that trip up nearly every business leader I meet. I don’t actually want to upset these leaders, rather I want to point out potential pitfalls they are bound to encounter as they move through any growth stage. Here’s how...
by Alyssa Jones | Jul 3, 2024 | Navigating Growth
If you want to annoy your employees, keep doing their work for them. Think you never do that? When was the last time you “helped out” because you wanted to ensure work was done the right way? Still nothing? Last week, how many hours did you spend doing anything that...
by Alyssa Jones | Jul 3, 2024 | Strategy Execution
Staying the Course – Does it really matter? A few years ago, I worked with a team who was implementing a new strategy for their global customer base. Everyone on the multiple sub-teams was excited to be involved, and was committed to the success of the...
by Alyssa Jones | Jul 3, 2024 | Strategy Execution
I was recently asked how I learned about the difference between stakeholder communication and stakeholder engagement. I remember the moment as if it were yesterday even though it is almost 17 years ago. I was a VP and Business Partner for a boutique consulting firm....