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Based on four decades of research, thinking and application

Designed to help leaders understand and tap the power of vision and strategy to transform organizations

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2013 Study
The promise of
strategic planning:
How leaders are delivering. 
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Strategic planning
and decision-making:
Closing the strategy gap. 
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To lure corporate members, construct packages that offer value beyond discounted individual employee memberships.


2012 Association Corporate Membership Packages Study

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What I do


I build organizations - associations, companies, non-profits - by leveraging:
 

  • What I have learned over my career in senior roles and as a consultant.
  • Business, marketing and communications expertise, supported by my University of Chicago MBA and University of Illinois journalism degrees.
  • Strategy skills, shown by my Strategic Management Professional certification.
  • An extensive network of professional contacts. 



Who I am


President, CEO, Executive Director, Strategist, Marketer, Communicator

  • C-level executive, leader, management consultant, advisor and coach.
  • Strategic planning, marketing and revenue-generation expert, certified strategist and excellent communicator.
  • Build boards, empower staff, foster teamwork, develop strong commitment in and outside the organization.
  • Deep business, association, non-profit and consulting experience.
  • 2014-2015 President, Association for Strategic Planning.



My promise


Using my experience, knowledge, people skills and insight, I can deliver:
 

  • Exceptional leadership and management, working with staff, Board members, clients, suppliers, volunteers, funders and other stakeholders.
  • A planning process that produces a clear, compelling vision and focuses on developing strategies and implementing action steps to move to the vision.
  • A sustainable branding, marketing and communications program that builds presence, drives stakeholder interaction, attracts clients / customers / members, and grows revenue, support, impact and success.
     


My objective


I am seeking my next opportunity to build an association, company or non-profit with a motivating mission and potential for more growth, impact and return. The opportunity can be a consulting assignment or a senior leadership role in which my talents, experience and network will make a difference.