Strategy

One-size-fits-all approaches don't work.

Phyllis recognizes that while there are tried and true approaches to building strategy, every organization and need is unique.

• A fast-growing tech start-up has very different objectives, risk tolerance, threats and objectives from an established organization that's plateaued, or a very mature company late in the business lifecycle.
• A recently developed existing strategy that's been working may not need to be built from scratch. It may be time for a refresh instead.
• Sometimes organizations face a specific challenge or opportunity requiring strategic consulting, for example, developing a talent or employee engagement strategy.

Phyllis is a curious, quick learner who digs deep to understand your organization, the external environment and objectives.  She starts with where you are and builds an approach that gets you where you need to go, incorporating common tools such as SWOT analysis, Scenario Modeling, or Visioning as appropriate to guide your team to objectives.

Services Offered

• Strategic planning sessions for executive teams
• Individual (behind the scenes) advising to VP and C-level business leaders or senior HR/People leaders

Why Phylis?

Clients say that Phyllis has a unique style that works. She's been described as insightful and quick to pick up patterns and connections, bold and direct without being offensive, empathetic, practical, highly flexible, quick-witted and fun, pragmatic, and outcome-focused. She's great with tough groups and loves a challenge. Here's what clients have said:

"You were my secret weapon. Your behind-the-scenes advice, coaching and candid feedback helped me ensure our talent strategy was solid and aligned to business priorities. With your support, I was able to sell it internally and now we're moving forward. Thanks for making me look good."

Director of Talent Management

"The strategic offsites you led made an impact.  We started the year with momentum and our executive team is working the roadmap we created.  We're back on track to hit this year's targets (which were a huge stretch) and are teed up for longer-term growth. Thank you!"

CEO

"I've seen Phyllis get buy-in from our most difficult executives. Our organization is consultant-resistant, but she's different."

SVP, Operations