Sparks of Inspiration
Our work centres around strategy, operations and privacy, and more importantly, how they work together to help you meet your goals. An organization can obviously be strong in one or more of these areas, but in our experience, it’s when all three elements are working in support of one another, that the magic happens.
We know first-hand, the unique challenges that small and mid-sized organizations can face. We also know the commitment and perseverance found in these organizations and what can be accomplished with just a spark of inspiration.
In this series, you’ll find toolkits, checklists and other resources to help inspire change in your organization.
Why Business Leaders Must Lay the Groundwork Before Leveraging AI
AI is everywhere. Every social media post, every podcast, every strategic plan—it’s the same message: AI is the future, and those not using it are falling behind.
Is your organization's technology working for you—or against you?
In the quest for growth and efficiency, many organizations unknowingly create a maze of disconnected systems. What starts as helpful additions can gradually morph into a tangled web of mismatched tools and processes—a patchwork of IT systems that slows teams down, frustrates staff, and spreads inefficiency across the organization.
How do you know if your organization is at risk? Here are some common symptoms.
5 Essentials for a “digital transformation”
Digital transformation refers to an organization’s goal to change the way they work – to streamline, to leverage technology, to incorporate AI and ultimately, to make more sense of how they do what they do.
I’ve led digital transformations of varying scales, and I’ve learned some lessons along the way. To really get it right, there are several components that need to be part of the process.
Our approach: Operations Assessments
If you are looking to find efficiencies, leverage technology and/or modernize your team’s work, an operations assessment may be a great place to start.
Turning Uncertainty Into Opportunity: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Strengthen Your Organization’s Foundation
Moments of uncertainty are an incredible opportunity for growth.
Rather than reacting out of fear or haste, leaders can use this time to assess where things are working well—and where they could be stronger.
Here are three key areas where your organization can start today.
3 Signs Your Strategy and Operations Aren’t Aligned
Does your organization feel like it’s constantly running in circles, even though you have a clear strategy and good people in place? Here are 3 signs your strategy and operations might not be aligned—and how to fix it.
Working with third parties
Five questions to ask third party service providers, to help manage privacy and security risks.
Objective Setting
Use this checklist to help set objectives, alone or with your team, that are achievable, realistic and help contribute to your organization’s overall strategy.
Our Philosophy
What do we mean when we talk about ‘strengthening your foundation’?
Annual Planning Toolkit
Use this annual planning toolkit to help guide planning sessions with your team and across your organization.