Welcome to another insightful episode of The Ultimate Strategy Podcast, your go-to resource for everything strategy-related. Each week, we delve into a new topic designed to make strategy both approachable and actionable, helping your business grow smarter.
In this episode Miriam and Laura discuss the challenges and opportunities of navigating a reorganization while rolling out a new strategy. They emphasize the importance of clarity, effective communication, and commitment to execution, highlighting the need to prioritize people throughout the process. The conversation includes practical tips for leaders facing these changes, encouraging a mindset that views reorganization as an opportunity for growth and alignment with strategic goals.
Chapters
00:00 Navigating Reorganization and Strategy Rollout
06:44 The Importance of Clarity in Change
09:04 Effective Communication During Transitions
16:26 Commitment to Execution and People First
19:46 Practical Tips for Successful Reorganization
Key Takeaways:
Clear Communication and Transparency: Consistent, transparent communication and clarity about reorganization motives are key to gaining employee buy-in.
People-Centered Transition: Leaders should prioritize empathy, upskilling, and addressing employee concerns to support smooth transitions.
Strategic Alignment and Growth: Reorganization can drive alignment and growth when supported by process improvements, change champions, and celebrating small wins.
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About the Speakers
Miriam Lesa: Miriam serves as the Strategy Execution Director at Cascade, bringing 15 years of experience from top-tier corporations like Siemens and Adidas. Her background in strategy and marketing, particularly in leading strategy for Adidas in Canada, equips her with a holistic understanding of business direction and cultural impact. Miriam's passion lies in making strategy approachable and actionable, ensuring organizations not only plan effectively but also execute with excellence.
Laura Blackmore: Laura is the Head of Strategy Execution at Cascade, with over a decade of experience helping organizations improve their efficiencies using cutting-edge tools and strategies. Her expertise spans from health and safety initiatives to AI deployments, making her a versatile leader in strategic execution. Passionate about translating strategic visions into actionable plans, Laura's insights help businesses achieve their goals with precision and agility.
Devina Patel: Devina serves as a Strategy Execution Director at Cascade bringing a decade of extensive experience across a variety of strategic roles. She has a demonstrated history of working in management consulting, digital services and most recently, technology and eCommerce. She is specialised in the Consumer Goods industry from Food & Beverage, to Wellness & Beauty - with a passion for helping business’ intrinsically understand their pathway to manifesting their goals.
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