Podcasts about strategic priorities

Kingston, like cities across the country, is in a housing and affordability crisis that is compounded by insufficient addiction and mental health supports. These realities continue to put strain on the emergency shelter, transitional and supportive housing systems. These systems are part of the housing continuum, a conceptual framework that spans everything from emergency shelters to market housing. And to help us understand how the continuum guides supports and programs in the community, Jayne Hartley, Director of Housing and Social Services joins the podcast in the first of a series of conversations about municipal housing initiatives.  To learn more about how the City of Kingston is expanding housing options and working to improve service to people who are unhoused or precariously housed, visit our Strategic Priorities page. To find a list of housing programs, visit CityofKingston.ca/Housing.  Home Base Housing's Street Outreach team monitors homeless individuals. If you're homeless, or know someone in need, call 613-542-6672 ext.130 or email streetoutreach@kingstonhomebase.ca. If you or someone you know is in a crisis, please reach out to the Addictions and Mental Health - KFLA 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-544-4229 or 1-866-616-6005. In case of an emergency, call 911.

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Bobby Yerramilli-Rao, Chief Strategy Officer at Microsoft, joins TechSurge host Sriram Viswanathan to offer a rare glimpse into the strategic playbook of one of the world's most powerful tech companies. Bobby shares how the company navigates today's biggest technology paradigm shifts, placing bets with trillion-dollar implications. Touching on Microsoft's AI strategy, OpenAI partnership, quantum computing, its approach to acquisitions, and much more, this candid and wide-ranging conversation is not to be missed. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits.

In this special encore episode of The Voice of Retail, host Michael LeBlanc welcomes Dr. Rebecca Homkes, a globally recognized high-growth strategy expert and author of the acclaimed book Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times. Dr. Homkes, who holds faculty positions at the London Business School and Duke University, shares invaluable insights into how leaders can build resilient and adaptive growth strategies in today's rapidly changing business landscape.As retailers continue to navigate turbulent times marked by rapid technological shifts, economic uncertainty, and global disruptions, this episode provides the strategic guidance needed to stay ahead. Dr. Homkes explains why traditional planning methods fall short in volatile environments and advocates for a mindset shift from planning to preparing—focusing on setting directions rather than rigid destinations. She emphasizes the need for businesses to build frameworks that prioritize learning, customer feedback, and agile decision-making.The conversation includes compelling real-world examples of companies that successfully adapted under pressure, like IKEA's innovative warehouse strategy born out of necessity and a Scandinavian amusement park that achieved record growth despite pandemic restrictions. Dr. Homkes' framework for thriving under uncertainty centers on embracing preparation, implementing a forced reset when linear growth stagnates, and maintaining "aligned speed" to balance swift decision-making with strategic coherence.As geopolitical tensions, technological disruptions like AI, and global economic pressures continue to shape the retail landscape, Dr. Homkes outlines how to identify must-win battles and prioritize actions that drive sustainable growth. She also discusses how leadership dynamics and organizational structures must evolve to support this adaptive mindset.This episode is essential listening for retail leaders looking to transform volatility into opportunity and position their businesses for long-term success. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform and gain the insights you need to thrive in these unpredictable times. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fifth year in a row, the National Retail Federation has designated Michael as on their Top Retail Voices for 2025, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Georgina Jarratt, Managing Director, ICMA, updates on ICMA's strategic priorities for FinTech and digitalisation in 2025.

In this comprehensive presentation, Christian Weiss, Head of Investor Relations at RENK Group AG, reviews the company's financial performance for Q3 2024. The presentation highlights RENK's robust growth trajectory, operational resilience, and strategic priorities, emphasizing its leadership in delivering advanced technology solutions for various industries. Introduction to RENK Group AG RENK Group AG, a trusted partner in mobility and power transmission technologies, demonstrated significant growth in the first nine months of 2024. Despite macroeconomic challenges, the company's diversified portfolio, spanning vehicle mobility solutions (VMS), industrial and marine applications (M&I), high-performance slide bearings, and strong order backlog, underscore its resilience and continued success. Key Financial Highlights for Q3 2024 Order Backlog Total order backlog exceeded €4.8 billion, providing revenue coverage of more than 4.5x LTM revenues. Fixed order backlog grew by €34 million compared to December 2023, with frame orders remaining stable at €0.6 billion. The soft order backlog reflected strong visibility in future projects, including sole-source contracts and successor business opportunities. Revenue Growth Group revenue grew by 10.5% year-on-year in Q3 2024, driven by the VMS segment and robust aftermarket performance. The book-to-bill ratio for the first nine months remained strong at 1.1x, signalling healthy demand despite the absence of large orders in Q3. Profitability Adjusted EBIT increased by 6% year-on-year, supported by higher operating leverage, efficiency improvements, and a favourable product mix. Adjusted EBIT margin stood at 16.4%, with further improvements expected in Q4 2024. Cash Flow and Net Working Capital Free cash flow turned positive in Q3 despite higher capex linked to intangible asset acquisitions. Net working capital increased to 28.7% of LTM revenues, reflecting business growth and project ramp-ups. Measures are underway to reduce this ratio to approximately 25% by year-end. Segment Highlights Vehicle Mobility Solutions (VMS) VMS revenue grew by 45.2% year-on-year, driven by operational improvements and a rising share of aftermarket business. Margins improved significantly due to higher output, enhanced operational efficiency, and the ongoing stabilization of RENK America. Industrial and Marine (M&I) While Q3 revenue declined from the exceptionally high levels of the prior year, the segment remains on a healthy growth trajectory, with an increasing share of higher-margin military and aftermarket business. Adjusted EBIT margin remained strong at approximately 10%, supporting full-year profitability targets. Slide Bearings Revenue grew by 10.5% year-on-year, with sustained demand for e-bearings driven by the electrification trend and maritime applications. Profitability remained high, benefiting from a favourable mix of new equipment and aftermarket sales. Strategic Priorities and Growth Outlook Guidance for 2024 RENK reaffirmed its revenue target of ~€1.1 billion, representing a growth rate of 19% year-on-year. Adjusted EBIT is expected to range between €175 million and €190 million, with a medium-term target of ~€300 million driven by a CAGR of approximately 15%. Operational Focus The company is implementing measures to optimize net working capital and enhance output, particularly at VMS Augsburg. RENK America's operating model is being strengthened to achieve higher performance levels. Innovation and Market Expansion RENK is expanding its innovation pipeline with hybridization solutions and advanced mobility technologies. The establishment of RENK Italia underscores the company's commitment to capturing market opportunities in key regions. T&C This publication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. By using this website, you agree to our terms and conditions outlined on www.seat11a.com/legal and www.seat11a.com/imprint.

John Sampogna is the co-founder and CEO of Wondersauce, a modern advertising agency that specializes in brand storytelling, paid media, e-commerce, and digital experiences.In this episode of DTC Pod, John discusses brand storytelling strategies across all sorts of media channels. He shares insights on crafting impactful campaigns and tips for finding and leveraging undervalued marketing gems like connected TV, static out-of-home, and podcasts. We explore the importance of understanding target audiences, the 3-3-3 rule for keeping your messaging on point, and finding that sweet spot between top-of-funnel brand-building and lower-funnel performance tactics.Interact with other DTC experts and access our monthly fireside chats with industry leaders on DTC Pod Slack.On this episode of DTC Pod, we cover:1. Brand Storytelling Strategies2. Buying and Crafting Campaigns3. Linear vs Connected TV4. Audience Understanding5. 333 Rule for Messaging6. Advertising Tactics and Budgeting7. Undervalued Marketing Channels8. Brand Story vs Product StoryTimestamps00:00 John Sampogna's background; Wondersauce vision03:54 Serving Fortune 1000 businesses and DTC startups06:05 Starting and scaling an advertising agency10:11 What is brand storytelling and how can brands get it right13:23 Media budgets and audiences in funnel strategy18:44 Connected TV, static out-of-home, and podcasts25:42 Strategizing for connected TV vs linear TV28:58 Steps for creating an effective brand or product story34:28 How Wondersauce onboard and work with clientsShow notes powered by CastmagicPast guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more.  Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• ​​​​#243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter here.Projects the DTC Pod team is working on:DTCetc - all our favorite brands on the internetOlivea - the extra virgin olive oil & hydroxytyrosol supplementCastmagic - AI Workspace for ContentFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTok  John Sampogna - CEO and Co-Founder of WondersauceBlaine Bolus - Co-Founder of CastmagicRamon Berrios - Co-Founder of Castmagic

On today's episode I sit down with Jamie Walker, CMO of KeyFactor, to explore the strategic marketing initiatives that fueled the company's growth from $15 million to $100 million in ARR. Jamie shares her insights on the importance of predictable marketing strategies and how balancing short-term wins with long-term goals can drive success. She also dives into the significance of cross-functional collaboration and building a high-performing marketing team that adapts to the evolving needs of the business. Tune in to hear Jamie's perspective on: KeyFactor's Growth: How the company leveraged a strong product-market fit to scale rapidly. Marketing Predictability: The role of SEO and forecasting in generating a predictable pipeline. Cultural Integration in M&A: How to navigate and blend different company cultures during mergers and acquisitions. Data-Driven Decisions: How data guides product focus and growth strategy. Investing in People: Why employee satisfaction and strategic planning are key for future success. Join us for this episode filled with valuable lessons on scaling, leadership, and marketing strategy from one of the industry's top CMOs! Jamies Linkedin Profile Chapters 00:00 Introduction to KeyFactor and Jamie Walker 03:02 Strategic Priorities for Growth 05:47 The Importance of Predictability in Marketing 08:53 Long-Term vs Short-Term Wins 11:49 Cross-Functional Collaboration and Trust 15:09 Building a High-Performing Marketing Team 30:33 Radical Candor and Accountability in Growth 32:49 Blending Cultures: Education and Training 34:41 Reshaping Company Values and Messaging 38:35 The Long-Term Impact of Culture on Growth 42:44 Strategic Planning for Future Growth 46:20 Motivation and Goal Setting 48:43 Learning from Success and Failure 51:34 Balancing Work and Family Life 55:23 Trust as a Key Quality in Leadership

Today we are breaking down American Tower: the REIT, the communications giant, and the infrastructure asset. To break down American Tower I'm joined by William Heard, founder and CIO of Heard Capital Management. William founded Heard Capital in 2011.  Today, the firm manages $2 billion in assets, holds about 15 to 20 names, and has very specific criteria for investing in companies. We cover AMT from all angles—the long life, physical assets that underpin the business, the contracted and highly visible revenue stream, the secular growth story, and some of the micro dynamics. American Tower represents so many things in the economy, so it made for a very interesting and wide-ranging conversation. Please enjoy this Breakdown of American Tower.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Tegus, where we're changing the game in investment research. Step away from outdated, inefficient methods and into the future with our platform, proudly hosting over 100,000 transcripts – with over 25,000 transcripts added just this year alone. Our platform grows eight times faster and adds twice as much monthly content as our competitors, putting us at the forefront of the industry. Plus, with 75% of private market transcripts available exclusively on Tegus, we offer insights you simply can't find elsewhere. See the difference a vast, quality-driven transcript library makes. Unlock your free trial at tegus.com/patrick. — This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The [6.7%] yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of [9/05/2024]. A bond's yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore a bond's YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. You should evaluate each bond before investing in a Bond Account. The bonds in your Bond Account will not be rebalanced and allocations will not be updated, except for Corporate Actions. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns  (00:03:42) Understanding American Tower's Infrastructure (00:04:41) Market Size and Share (00:05:44) Ownership and Construction of Towers (00:06:51) Investment and Growth in Tower Infrastructure (00:11:32) Data Centers and Their Importance (00:14:34) Leasing Model and Revenue Structure (00:17:02) Management and Financial Strategy (00:18:42) Acquisitions and Growth Strategy (00:21:39) Management Teams and Strategic Priorities (00:22:35) Capital Allocation and Dividend Strategy (00:24:09) REITs and Market Dynamics (00:26:49) International Operations and Challenges (00:29:19) Carrier Spending and Revenue Streams (00:37:57) Risks and Competitive Landscape (00:38:58) Lessons from Breaking Down American Tower

Send us a MessageIn this Culture Byte episode, Sue Tetzlaff discusses how to utilize teams as a way to foster employee engagement. She emphasizes the importance of creating teams with a compelling purpose and empowering them to fulfill that purpose. Sue also highlights the benefits of utilizing a team structure in organizations, where teams are aligned with strategic priorities and work on organization-wide improvements. Additionally, she suggests repurposing staff meetings as improvement meetings to actively engage employees in the improvement process.Creating teams with a compelling purpose and empowering them can foster employee engagement.Utilizing a well designed team structure in organizations can lead to organization-wide improvements aligned with key strategic priorities.The model of using a 12 Week Team, or a series of them, can provide an added boost of engaged efforts toward priority goals or improvements.From Routine to Revolutionary: Redefining staff meetings as improvement meetings can actively engage employees in improvement and growth initiatives.Over the duration of the 10-week Capstone Leadership Bundle Academy, participants will be guided through a “learn-do”experience designed to support the adoption of a consistent cadence of purposeful and impactfulactions anchored in nine core leadership practices that move people higher and progress forward.The next Academy offering is Sept 16-Nov 22.Academy details and registration information

Our own local Mission. Peter speaks about Merri Creek Anglican's 3 strategic priorities in light of 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12: A flourishing Youth MInistry, Urban Discipleship and a permanent home for our Clifton HIll Congregation.

A health care CEO's most important responsibility is to maintain the sacredness of the patient-clinician relationship and ensure that interaction is as valuable for both the physician and the patient as possible.

David Rogers - The Digital Transformation Roadmap Part 2   Mastering Digital Transformation: Insights from David Rogers   In this engaging episode, Aidan sits down with David Rogers, the author of 'The Digital Transformation Roadmap'. They delve into the significant challenges and strategies for digital transformation within organisations. Key topics include overcoming psychological and organisational debt, technical capabilities required for transformation, the importance of suitable technology, retaining key talent, and evolving organisational culture. David also shares insights on governance and iterative funding, emphasising the need for smart shutdowns and resource allocation. The episode is packed with practical examples, including successful digital transformations at Walmart and Netflix. David's profound experience and practical tools make this essential listening for business leaders and innovators.   00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:13 Understanding Organisational and Technical Debt 02:18 The Importance of Tech Capabilities 03:29 Talent and Culture in Digital Transformation 05:19 Governance in Digital Transformation 08:27 The Role of Teams and Boards 20:00 Smart Shutdowns and Innovation Governance 26:07 The Corporate Innovation Stack 29:34 The Broken Model of Innovation 30:02 Governance Model for Innovation 30:42 Path Three Innovations: Challenges and Management 32:15 Innovation Structures and Strategies 34:12 Skipping Vision and Priorities 35:07 Walmart's Strategic Innovation in Online Grocery 41:24 Four Stages of Validation 49:21 Case Studies: Netflix and Diapers.com 54:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Find David here:   Find Aidan McCullen for Keynotes and Corporate Workshops here:   David Rogers, Aidan McCullen, Digital Transformation, Innovation Governance, Iterative Funding, Corporate Innovation, Organizational Change, Innovation Strategy, Technical Debt, Psychological Debt, Innovation Boards, Startup Culture, Agile Methodology, Product Validation, Strategic Priorities, Business Validation, Smart Shutdowns, Innovation Stack, Customer Validation, Executive Insights  

In this episode, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss China's energy strategy and its broader geopolitical implications. Contrary to popular belief, China is not aggressively pursuing energy independence but remains reliant on imports despite significant domestic oil production. The conversation delves into China's geopolitical strategy, its military preparedness, and the potential consequences of a conflict over Taiwan. The episode also explores the broader implications of a potential U.S.-China industrial competition and the risks of a bipolar world. - This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We're launching new shows every week, and we're looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co. -- RECOMMENDED PODCAST: LIVE PLAYERS with SAMO BURJA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fbMTkHBnom1JIBWYNVBK1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-players-with-samo-burja-and-erik-torenberg/id1718925188 -- RECOMMENDED PODCAST: COMPLEX SYSTEMS WITH PATRICK MCKENZIE (PATIO11) Patrick McKenzie (@patio11) talks to experts who understand the complicated but not unknowable systems we rely on. You might be surprised at how quickly Patrick and his guests can put you in the top 1% of understanding for stock trading, tech hiring, and more. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Mos4VE3figVXleHDqfXOH Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complex-systems-with-patrick-mckenzie-patio11/id1753399812 — SPONSORS: Head to Beehiiv, the newsletter platform built for growth, to power your own. Connect with premium brands, scale your audience, and deliver a beautiful UX that stands out in an inbox.

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Mallory and Amith sit down with Dale Cyr, CEO, and Juan Sanchez, CIO of Inteleos, a leading nonprofit in the healthcare certification space. They delve into the transformative role of AI in healthcare and how Inteleos is leveraging technology to drive organizational growth and efficiency. Discover how Inteleos has navigated challenges, embraced a culture of continuous learning, and strategically reduced technical debt to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape. Tune in for insights on balancing innovation with operational stability and the importance of being futurist thinkers in today's dynamic environment.

Johnny Smith, Vice President of Communications for Roche Diagnostics North America, shares how to create a strategic prioritization framework that meets communications and business objectives. He describes how his team uses a confidence-level scoring system to ensure they focus on projects that deliver the most impact. In our discussion, Johnny also talked in detail about the value of discipline in leadership.

As a new government takes shape in New Delhi, what are some of the key foreign policy and strategic challenges that lie before it? This question will no doubt be on top of the minds of several policy professionals who look forward to the next five years as one where India continues to play a major role in the Indo-Pacific as well as the rest of the world. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: ⁠https://takshashila.org.in/⁠ Check out our public policy courses here: ⁠https://school.takshashila.org.in/

In today's episode, we will focus on the influential trends and investment priorities shaping the specialty chemicals industry. Our subject matter experts will discuss the surge in innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability in the chemicals sector and highlight the strategic responses to recent industry challenges.Key points/topics covered:Current investment trends and strategic priorities, such as innovation in alternative feedstocks and diversification in the specialty chemicals industryThe implementation and impact of digital strategies, including operational efficiency and business growth, within chemical companiesThe significance of sustainability goals and consumer demand for sustainable products, which are driving specialty chemical manufacturers to innovateActions taken by the chemical industry to promote more sustainable raw materials and leverage biosimilar opportunities and recyclingFuture directions for the chemicals industry, including addressing supply chain optimization and operational efficiencyTo provide insights on these topics, you will hear from L.E.K. Consulting Managing Directors Carol Wingard, Peter Walter, Morgan Callahan and Amanda Davis Winters.Interested in learning more? Read our Article, Key Issue Insights Into the Future of Specialty Chemicals.Connect with our experts on LinkedIn:Carol Wingard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolwingardlek/Peter Walter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterwalterlek/Morgan Callahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganjcallahan/Amanda Davis Winters: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaviswinters/ Visit L.E.K. Consulting at https://www.lek.com/

Simon and Harvey get together to go through the early days of a PropTech startup. 0:00 intros and PropTech Startup Day 3:50 Takeaways from the first PropTech Startup Day 6:15 Who is invited? 7:33 What makes a valid Startup? 11:00 What's makes a valid Entrepreneur? 16:00 The Assumption of Perfection 19:40 Strategic Priorities in the early days 22:00 My first investment 24:15 Valuing my business 26:30 My exit plans 30:00 How to signup for the Startup Day event in Barcelona

In the realm of education, possessing a servant's heart and genuine care for those you serve is incredibly important. This mindset not only fuels fulfillment but also drives success in the face of challenges. Today, we delve into the journey of a true servant leader.Our host, Dustin Odham, sits down with Dr. Warren Morgan, CEO of Cleveland Metropolitan School District, to explore his remarkable trajectory in education. From his time as a White House Fellow to his current role, Dr. Morgan shares insights on what is truly important in the education space. Tune in as he emphasizes the importance of strategic planning and community engagement in fostering a thriving learning environment.Don't forget to like, and turn on those bell notifications to ensure you don't miss our next episode.If you want to learn more about FranklinCovey, visit us at https://www.franklincovey.com/solutions/education/Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey EducationGuest(s): Dr. Warren Morgan, CEO of Cleveland Metropolitan School DistrictTime stamps: (00:00 - 03:34) Introduction(03:35 - 05:25) Get to Know Dr. Morgan(05:26 - 10:37) The Pathway to Education(10:38 - 13:05) The Impact of Federal DOE(13:06 - 16:32) Listen and Learn Tour(16:33 - 19:19) Core Values and Strategic Priorities(19:20 - 22:31) Attributes of Effective Leaders(22:32 - 25:21) The Need for a Road Map(25:22 - 27:36) Hearing the Ground Level(27:37 - 32:36) Clarity, Coherence, Instructional Core(32:37 - 35:24) Equal Access to All Students(35:25 - 40:10) Rapid Fire Questions!(40:11 - 40:27) Closing

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How do we place value on the frictionless experience—and, in turn, measure its true worth?In this week's episode, we welcome Amir Rozenberg, who has years of experience in project management and development—and who has thought deeply about how success in designing a frictionless user experience translates through business metrics. Amir shares his thoughts on the importance of prioritizing the user experience in product development, as well as the many tangible and intangible benefits of doing so.Join us as we discuss:Why a frictionless product is just as important as the quality of the product itselfHow metrics representing user experience can be tied to business goals and metricsWhat we gain from rethinking the concept of “done” and rejecting the idea of MVP (minimum viable product)The importance of presenting the user experience in tangible and approachable ways

Welcome to The Regulators! In this episode, recorded live at the NAIC's 2024 Spring National Meeting, Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Andrew Mais returns to the podcast, not as our host this time but as the 2024 NAIC president. Listen to hear his thoughts on the NAIC's 2024 Strategic Priorities, consumer protection, and more.

Send us a MessageIn this short solo episode of Culture Bytes, Sue discusses the concept of readiness for culture transformation in healthcare organizations. She emphasizes the importance of continually strengthening the strategic pillars of people, service, and quality, and highlights that this work should always be a priority. Sue explains that instead of assessing readiness, it is more relevant to assess the change challenges that organizations will face in achieving their improvement goals. She also emphasizes the need for commitment to these core strategies and the potential consequences of not prioritizing them.

When working in a large law department in a big Australian company, ensuring that the legal team's work remains aligned with business objectives requires optimal collaboration and communication. Here, three general counsel from Tabcorp reflect on their work and how they work together to achieve such ends. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Tabcorp group general counsel Ivana Kovacevic, general counsel of technology procurement, data, and privacy Fiona Tyas, and general counsel of M&A, treasury, and corporate services Tom Boyd to discuss the foremost challenges being faced by large law departments as 2024 gets into full swing, the road maker's dilemma, data analysis and other required legal transformation projects. The conversation also fleshes out prioritising cyber concerns, how market factors can influence a company's movements and performance, identifying and working towards strategic priorities, best practice approaches for achieving such priorities, aligning business and legal strategies, bringing the broader law department along for the ride, effective leadership of emerging counsel in the new normal, and lessons learnt since the start of the year when it comes to keeping a “laser focus” on the end goal. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO and Chairman David Solomon shares his view on the global economy, what's top of mind for business leaders, and why he believes inflation still has the potential to be “stickier” than the market expects. 

In this episode of Dreams with Deadlines, Jenny Herald welcomes Micaela Arizpe, Chief of Staff at Personio, to discuss the intricate challenges and strategies of scaling Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) in a rapidly growing startup environment.Key Things Discussed: Navigating Growth and Process Evolution: Micaela shares her experience joining Personio at a pivotal growth stage with around 700 employees. She details how existing structures and processes began to show signs of strain under rapid expansion, emphasizing the necessity for process evolution and revamping, especially in communication, alignment, and effectiveness. Strategic Implementation and Evolution of OKRs: Delving into the role of OKRs, Micaela discusses their significance in maintaining focus, fostering autonomy, encouraging innovation, and ensuring transparency and alignment within a growing organization. She reveals how Personio adapted its OKR processes, including transitioning from simple tools like Google Sheets to more sophisticated systems, and how executive sponsorship played a vital role in the successful scaling of the OKR program. Cultivating a Network of OKR Champions: An intriguing aspect of Personio's journey is the development of an OKR Champion network. Micaela highlights how empowering these champions as subject matter experts and strategic partners in various departments was crucial. She also discusses adapting the OKR processes to remote and hybrid environments, ensuring continuous alignment and collaboration across expanding teams. Show Notes [00:00:06] Challenges of Scaling in a Fast-Growing Startup: Micaela discusses the initial challenges faced by Personio as it scaled, particularly the strain on existing structures and processes. She emphasizes the importance of evolving these elements to maintain efficiency and effectiveness. [00:04:16] The Role and Evolution of OKRs. Jenny and Micaela delve into how OKRs were utilized and adapted at Personio. Micaela highlights their role in focusing efforts, fostering innovation, and ensuring transparency and alignment within the growing organization. [00:08:09] Adapting OKRs for Remote Work and Collaboration. Jenny and Micaela cover the transition of OKR processes to suit remote and hybrid work environments. Micaela discusses the challenges and innovations in maintaining alignment and collaboration across geographically dispersed teams. [00:13:37] Principles Behind the OKR Program. Micaela reflects on whether the underlying principles of Personio's OKR program changed with scaling. She reiterates the consistent focus on core principles like focus, ownership, stretch, innovation, alignment, and transparency. [00:17:14] Strategic Priorities and Departmental OKRs. Jenny and Micaela shift to how strategic priorities feed into departmental OKRs at Personio, and the importance of aligning these with operational and financial planning. [00:48:00] Quick-Fire Questions for Micaela Arizpe: What is your dream with a deadline? Micaela shares her personal goal of publishing a poetry book, which she achieved by presenting it as a gift to her loved ones. What advice would you give folks who are scaling their OKR program? Micaela emphasizes the importance of executive sponsorship and ensuring collective commitment and involvement in the OKR process. What would you say is the most impactful lesson learned, maybe even failure, if you want to share, insight you've gained from your experience in scaling OKRs at Personio? Micaela advises focusing on training a network of OKR experts rather than creating rigid rules. She highlights the importance of decentralizing expertise to avoid becoming a bottleneck in the process. Relevant links: Masters of Scale Podcast by Reid Hoffman Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies by Reid Hoffman (Author), Chris Yeh (Author), Bill Gates (Foreword) About the Guest:Through years of experience in Customer Success, strategy and business operations, Micaela has worked with C-level executives in B2B SaaS to define and operationalize strategies that drive customer value. In her current role she helped scale Personio's OKR framework into a robust program suitable to their current size of 1800 employees and beyond.Follow Our Guest:LinkedIn | Website Follow Dreams With Deadlines:Host | Company Website | Blog | Instagram | Twitter

Leaders from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Highmark and Quest Analytics discuss the importance of a network provider strategy for health plans. To stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their members, health plans are examining and reimagining their provider strategies.    By focusing on areas such as compliance, network adequacy, data integrity, and performance metrics, plans are redefining their own roles and enhancing quality and affordability for their members.   Panelists include: Steve Anderson, Vice President, Hospital Contracting & Network Administration, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan   Jim Brown, Vice President, Western Pennsylvania Operations and Strategic Priorities, Highmark Health   Steve Levin, CEO, Quest Analytics   Bios: https://www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com/events/differentiating-your-health-plan-reimagining-your-provider-network-strategy/   Quest Analytics sponsors this episode Quest Analytics' software platform empowers you to analyze, expertly manage meticulously, and impeccably report on your provider network‘s adequacy and the provider data accuracy across your entire organization and all lines of business. You can trust them! CMS does, and they are among eight of the nation's largest health plans that leverage its software and services, not to mention multiple state regulatory agencies and many of the nation's leading health systems and provider groups. They manage, measure and monitor health plan network performance so that together, we can elevate the health of communities nationwide. They also enable health plans to differentiate their position in the marketplace through a vastly superior provider network. My words, not theirs, and I know I am simplifying things a bit …but think of them as the Kayak for physician quality and accessibility data. For more information, please visit the Quest Analytics website at http://www.questanalytics.com./     Connect with us on social media: Facebook: facebook.com/brightspotshc Instagram: instagram.com/brightspotshc LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/shared-purpose-connect Twitter: twitter.com/BrightSpotsinHC TikTok: tiktok.com/@brightspotshc    

In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Dr Pascal Faucher, Chairman of European Union Space Surveillance and Tracking (EU SST), Defense and Security, CNES, at the Software Defined Space Conference - SDSC in Tallinn, Estonia, beginning November 2023.In the interview, Pascal outlines the strategic imperative for Europe to enhance synergies between its civil and defense sectors to ensure a competitive edge in the space industry, especially given resource limitations. There's a positive outlook on the progress made, citing early European initiatives in space situational awareness (SSA) that could lead to strategic autonomy in space within a decade, bolstered by investments from both public and private sectors. The conversation also underscores a heightened awareness due to geopolitical tensions, which has propelled investments and policy discussions around space capabilities and autonomy, suggesting a significant shift toward prioritizing space in the European defense and civil agendas, with optimistic projections for future development and autonomy.Strategic Priorities and Coordination: There is a strong emphasis on the need for strategic prioritization and coordination between civil and defense sectors in the European space industry. The goal is to maximize synergies and efficiently use limited resources to maintain a competitive edge. This includes leveraging the civil European Union space program and the European Defense Fund to support the development of commercial and military sensors, which Pascal notes as a "win-win situation."Investment and Development Pace: There is a positive outlook on the development pace of Europe's space capabilities, despite being behind the market. Pascal points out that Europe started early in building operational SSA systems and suggests that with continued investment, including from the private sector, Europe could achieve a degree of strategic autonomy in space within 5 to 10 years.Geopolitical Impact and Awareness: The conversation touches upon the increased awareness of the importance of space capabilities due to the current geopolitical situation, marked by what is referred to as the "aggression war Russia." This awareness has led to a recognition of the need for strategic and military autonomy in space, resulting in significant investments like the 125 million euros for military SSA calls through the European Defense Fund. Policy discussions and upcoming political frameworks are also geared toward enhancing space situational awareness and space traffic management, which are seen as crucial for Europe's autonomy and security in space.Space Café Radio brings you talks, interviews, and reports from the team of SpaceWatchers while out on the road. Each episode has a specific topic, unique content, and a personal touch. Enjoy the show, and let us know your thoughts at radio@spacewatch.globalPlease visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Host Fred Goldstein invites Jim Hopsicker, AMCP President & Vice President, Health and Pharmacy Management at MVP Health Care, Inc., and Susan Cantrell, AMCP CEO, to discuss the state of AMCP Priorities. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Today we welcome a special guest to the Housing News podcast, and someone whose name you might recognize: Bob Goldberg, the CEO of the National Association of REALTORS. He joins us today to chat about his retirement from NAR and show us a glimpse behind the scenes of that decision.He and Clayton talk about the current housing market, some of the tough changes we've seen in the last year and a half and how that's impacting Realtors and home buyers alike. Bob also unpacks some of the ideas that he has for the housing ecosystem to make our industry even more resilient, sustainable and accessible for consumers. Related to this episode:Connect with Bob on LinkedInDataDigest: There are too many real estate agents and LOs. It's a problemAgent income rose in 2022, even as sales stagnatedNational Association of REALTORSHousingWire on YoutubeHousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to share strategies, drive business, discover new technologies, discuss best practices and meet industry leaders. Our agenda is power-packed with content to propel your company to the next level and connect you with the industry playmakers. Click here to learn more!The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire's news desk. Hosted by Clayton Collins and produced by the HW Media team.

2023 has presented many challenges for financial institutions. Record-breaking inflation, rapidly rising interest rates, reduced loan demand, and declining deposits have created a level of uncertainty not experienced for decades. These changes have disrupted status-quo assumptions while presenting amazing opportunities for financial institutions willing to reinvent legacy business models. I am excited to have Gregg R. Tewksbury, president and CEO at New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp and Lee Wetherington, senior director of corporate strategy at Jack Henry on the Banking Transformed podcast. They discuss the results of the 2023 Strategic Priorities Benchmark Study just released by Jack Henry.

Mark Odendahl, Head of US Capital Markets is joined by Dan Perlin, Head of FinTech and Payments Research, RBC Capital Markets, to explore the priorities of fintech companies following this year's successful Financial Technology Conference.

What kind of place will Kingston be in 2026? That's the question City Council wrestled with in drafting their strategic plan. This key document lays out the City's goals and priorities for the next four years. Mayor Bryan Paterson joins us once again to share insights on the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. We delve into the plan's main pillars: including Supporting House Affordability, Leading Environmental Stewardship, Building an Active and Connected Community, Fostering a Caring and Inclusive Community, and Driving Economic Growth. Learn more about the Council Strategic Priorities 2023-2026 and Implementation Plan. Opening Track: Tell Me Twice by the Meringues - courtesy of the Meringues. themeringues.com Find our closing track on YGK Music.

Welcome back for the 3rd recording from our 4-part Linkedin Live series that Kantata is hosting. In this episode, we talk with Tom Beck, the Executive Director of SoDA (Society of Digital Agencies). Tom talks about the 2023 Digital Outlook Study – an annual study by Forrester and SoDA that delves into spending plans, strategic priorities, and key industry issues from the perspective of marketing and technology leaders. Brent, Banoo and Tom dig into some of highlights from the report and provide an overview of what to expect in 2023 and beyond:Indicators of how concerned agencies and marketing firms should be about the economyHow client-side spending is impacting key agency initiativesClient-side strategic priorities around organizational growth and how that's that impacting agenciesAccelerated investments in digital marketing and tech How talent struggles are shaping the agency space and shifting them to be more specializedTo learn more download the 2023 Digital Outlook Study on the SoDA website:https://www.sodaspeaks.com/research

EP 2568 If you are interviewing for a C suite position, this is a question you might face. In this video, I offer a way of answering generally and how might respond when pushed. SUPPORTERS: If you are interested in a career change, order the paid version of CareerFitter https://thebiggamehunter.us/Career ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter for what seems like one hundred years. He is hired to provide No BS Career Advice globally. That can involve job search, hiring staff, management, leadership, career transition and advice about resolving workplace issues. Schedule a discovery call at my website, www.TheBigGameHunter.us He is the host of “No BS Job Search Advice Radio,” the #1 podcast in iTunes for job search with over 2500 episodes. Website: www.TheBigGameHunter.us (schedule a paid coaching session, a free discovery call or ask questions using my Trusted Adviser Services) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/TheBigGameHunter Courses: www.TheBigGameHunter.us/courses Main YouTube: www.JobSearchTV.com No BS Job Search Advice Radio Podcast: anchor.fm/nobsjobsearchadviceradio Video Podcast of No BS Job Search Advice Radio: Spotify Twitter: http://twitter.com/jeffaltmancoach Medium: jeffaltmancoach.medium.com Resume & LinkedIn Profile critiques www.TheBigGameHunter.us/critiques We grant permission for this post and others to be used on your website as long as a backlink is included to www.TheBigGameHunter.us and notice is provided that it is provided by Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter as an author or creator. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nobsjobsearchadviceradio/support

Welcome to The Regulators! In this episode, NAIC President and Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance Director Chlora Lindley-Myers joins our host, NAIC CEO Mike Consedine. She shares the "C.A.L.M." approach to her presidency and how the NAIC's 2023 strategic priorities will benefit consumers. Listen in for all this, plus an unexpected script flip.

In a time of growth and transformation for Watermark, leaders invested extraordinary amounts of time and prayer into identifying, articulating, and reinforcing the church's four strategic priorities. Elder and senior pastor Blake Holmes shares his takeaways on bringing clarity and focus and securing team buy-in.   

In this week's episode, I'm continuing my short series on the architecture of a powerful strategic plan by zeroing in on the why, what, and how of strategic priorities.  In this episode, you will learn: Why it's so important that you create strategic priorities to guide your planning processWhat makes priorities strategic How to identify strategic priorities for your own organization Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts“This podcast is heaven-sent. Gratefu!!I”  

In this week's Sg2 Perspectives, Sg2 Senior Director and podcast host Trevor DaRin is joined by Senior Director Janelle Kwan, MBA, and Principal Jennifer O'Connor, FACHE, as they share some of the key discussion topics and takeaways from Sg2's final Strategy Exchange session. Trevor, Janelle and Jennifer talk about how health care organizations are communicating new strategic plans, as well as how they are approaching strategic plan implementation.   Be sure to revisit Sg2 Perspectives episodes 111 and 120 to learn more about the Sg2 Strategy Exchange.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, find us on Twitter as @Sg2HealthCare, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

Mission Possible: A Group Project of Love, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: John 15.12, Matthew 22.35-40, Isaiah 43.18-19.There are 1000 reasons to clench our fists, harden our hearts, retreat in fear, and give in to despair. There's only one reason to boldly go forward in faith, risking love. It's who we are. It is what we do. The church is a group project of love, a group project that needs the participation of every single one of us.About the Series, Mission Possible: Living the Spacious and Radical Love of Jesus so that all might flourish.: The commitment of First Presbyterian for the past 120 years, "to ground ourselves in the love of Christ so that we might be the presence of Christ's love in Central Oregon and throughout the world" has not changed. However, the pandemic, the epidemic of gun violence, racial unrest, political divisions, mental health crisis and so much more over the last two years has dramatically changed the landscape around us. It has dramatically changed our lives. And, it has also dramatically impacted church life and community. This fall series will highlight the urgency of our Mission and Strategic Priorities and the opportunities to contribute in our worship and sermons.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don't ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Keywords:church, love, presbyterian, jesus, faith, lives, worship, called, god, young woman, friends, visited, asked, world, husband, people, hope, generosity, spacious, hearts, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregonFeaturing:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

You have a million things you could be focusing on. You have all the ideas. Plus, the marketing messages aren't going to stop coming at you tempting you to do something different in your business.   The truth is, this gift you have of having all the ideas might never go away. I asked two CEOs if the ideas ever stop coming. If not, how do you start to prioritize what to do first or where to spend your time. One CEO was leading a billion dollar online company and the other was leading a $250M and growing t-shirt company. They both shared that the ideas keep coming! As your company grows, not only will you have ideas, but your team will have ideas that you'll need to collaborate with to prioritize and focus your time. This is why we need to get good, as entrepreneurs, on focusing on the things that matter and that will drive impact in your business.  As you hear from the incredible speakers this week, take in strategies to implement that align with your Strategic Priorities as outlined on your one page business plan that we will create now! Plus, we'll break it down further and work on your plans together in our workshop on THURSDAY at 7PM US EASTERN /FRIDAY at 11AM US Eastern - Make sure you are signed up for that here: ambermccue.com/workshop   Use the worksheet in the agenda for this activity.    In your One Page Business Plan you will outline: Vision - A summary of your company vision Company Goals - Highlight the key goals is your company working toward this year Personal Goals - Make note of your personal goals, if you have a team make note of the intentions and commitment the company makes to the team Values - Showcase the values your company works to embody in everything you do Strategic Priorities - Make notes of the areas you will focus on when you move into implementation. These might include marketing and lead generation efforts, they might be team related, or offer design related. Pause to think through the top areas you need to focus on to grow your business. Steps to Take - List the highlevel accomplishments, milestones, metrics, or steps that need to be taken to support the company reaching its goals    Momentum will build quickly with focus and intention, Modern CEO.   + MUST HAVE PLANATHON LINKS + . GET ALL PLANNING RESOURCES + LINK TO VIDEOS HERE: ambermccue.com/planathonresources . DOWNLOAD THE AGENDA: ambermccue.com/planathonagenda . REGISTER FOR THE THURSDAY/FRIDAY WORKSHOP: ambermccue.com/workshop . BUY THE FRESH START WORKBOOK: ambermccue.com/freshstartworkbook JOIN THE MODERN CEO + TURN YOUR PLANS INTO RESULTS + REVENUE: ambermccue.com/modernceo . BOOK A MODERN CEO CHAT TO GO FROM PLAN → RESULTS in THE MODERN CEO: ambermccue.com/bookmycall

Mission Possible: Family & Children's Ministry, with Becca Ellis. Series: Mission Possible: Living the Spacious and Radical Love of Jesus so that all might flourish. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6; Matthew 19:14.This Sunday, we welcome Becca Ellis, our director of Family and Children's Ministry to bring our message and remind us that living the spacious and radical love of Jesus is not an extracurricular activity. But it's central to our faith and central to what it means to be a follower of Jesus. These are extraordinary times that need extraordinary love.About the Series, Mission Possible: Living the Spacious and Radical Love of Jesus so that all might flourish.: The commitment of First Presbyterian for the past 120 years, "to ground ourselves in the love of Christ so that we might be the presence of Christ's love in Central Oregon and throughout the world" has not changed. However, the pandemic, the epidemic of gun violence, racial unrest, political divisions, mental health crisis and so much more over the last two years has dramatically changed the landscape around us. It has dramatically changed our lives. And, it has also dramatically impacted church life and community. This fall series will highlight the urgency of our Mission and Strategic Priorities and the opportunities to contribute in our worship and sermons.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don't ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Keywords:children, parents, life, support, ministry, jesus, people, felt, struggles, heaven, important, welcomes, respond, increase, moral obligation, kingdom, church, ways, stand, world, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregonFeaturing:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

Elizabeth and Roger discuss a grab bag of work in progress and answer the question of whether you should ever align yourself with a fund agency's strategic priorities.   Show Notes: College Pricing Game Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

Mission Possible: Justice and Mission, with Brenda Simpson. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: 1 John 3:18; Matthew 25:31-40.This Sunday, we welcome Brenda Simpson, our coordinator for justice and mission to bring our message and remind us that living the spacious and radical love of Jesus is not an extracurricular activity. But it's central to our faith and central to what it means to be a follower of Jesus. These are extraordinary times that need extraordinary love.About the Series, Mission Possible: Living the Spacious and Radical Love of Jesus so that all might flourish.: The commitment of First Presbyterian for the past 120 years, "to ground ourselves in the love of Christ so that we might be the presence of Christ's love in Central Oregon and throughout the world" has not changed. However, the pandemic, the epidemic of gun violence, racial unrest, political divisions, mental health crisis and so much more over the last two years has dramatically changed the landscape around us. It has dramatically changed our lives. And, it has also dramatically impacted church life and community. This fall series will highlight the urgency of our Mission and Strategic Priorities and the opportunities to contribute in our worship and sermons.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don't ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Keywords:jesus, world, love, spacious, people, children, blessed, god, church, presbyterian, neighbors, mission, generosity, family, students, justice, congregation, struggling, called, hungry, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregonFeaturing:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

Mission Possible: Youth Ministry, with Tyler McQuilkin. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: John 13:31-35, John 15:10-13.Today's world is a hard place for all of us to be in, but especially young people growing up in this time. What has Jesus shared with us that will help equip young people wherever their lives take them? That they may embody this love of Christ for themselves and tomorrow's world.About the Series, Mission Possible: Living the Spacious and Radical Love of Jesus so that all might flourish.: The commitment of First Presbyterian for the past 120 years, "to ground ourselves in the love of Christ so that we might be the presence of Christ's love in Central Oregon and throughout the world" has not changed. However, the pandemic, the epidemic of gun violence, racial unrest, political divisions, mental health crisis and so much more over the last two years has dramatically changed the landscape around us. It has dramatically changed our lives. And, it has also dramatically impacted church life and community. This fall series will highlight the urgency of our Mission and Strategic Priorities and the opportunities to contribute in our worship and sermons.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don't ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Keywords:youth ministry, disciples, life, jesus, people, god, student, church, love, community, accepted, road, ted, world, equip, flourish, neighbors, serving, faith, spacious, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregonFeaturing:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

Mission Possible… Community and Care, with Rev. Kally Elliott. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25; Matthew 4:18-22.Living the Spacious and Radical Love of Jesus…through the lens of community and care. How are we responding to the many changes surrounding us? And, how we will continue to answer the call of Jesus to follow Him and live his radical and spacious love so that all may flourish.About the Series, Mission Possible: Living the Spacious and Radical Love of Jesus so that all might flourish.: The commitment of First Presbyterian for the past 120 years, "to ground ourselves in the love of Christ so that we might be the presence of Christ's love in Central Oregon and throughout the world" has not changed. However, the pandemic, the epidemic of gun violence, racial unrest, political divisions, mental health crisis and so much more over the last two years has dramatically changed the landscape around us. It has dramatically changed our lives. And, it has also dramatically impacted church life and community. This fall series will highlight the urgency of our Mission and Strategic Priorities and the opportunities to contribute in our worship and sermons.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don't ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Keywords:jesus, church, world, friends, brave, people, love, pandemic, showing, community, god, disciples, worship, pray, presence, generosity, support, lives, intertwining, healed, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregonFeaturing:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Kally Elliott, Tyler McQuilkin, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, Guests

This week on Sg2 Perspectives, host Tori Richie is joined by Sg2 Consulting Principals Heidi Pandya, MSHA, and Melissa Threlkeld, FACHE, who share Sg2 members' top concerns and challenges (eg, workforce, rising acuity, capacity constraints, growth) and how hospitals and health systems can move forward through strategic prioritization, partnerships and innovation.   We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. You can reach us at sg2perspectives@sg2.com, find us on Twitter as @Sg2HealthCare, or visit the Sg2 company page on LinkedIn.

Co-hosts Bill Mariano and Rob Hellewell start the show with Sightings of Radical Brilliance. In this episode, they review an article in Reuters exploring lawyer attrition and the “great resignation.”Next, their interview with Megan Ferraro, Associate General Counsel, eDiscovery & Information Governance, at Meta. They discuss the delicate balance that must be struck between risk and innovation and explore some of the following questions: How did the legal function evolve to play a bigger role in corporate strategy and innovation?What are the broader trends in the ways legal teams are supporting innovation?With businesses growing, adding new technology, and pivoting strategy quickly, what are the most critical risk challenges legal teams face today?How can legal best work with other functions in an organization to ensure strategic priorities are advanced—through new deals or technology, for example—while also balancing the risk factors?Our co-hosts wrap up the episode with a few key takeaways. If you enjoyed the show, learn more about our speakers and subscribe on the podcast homepage, rate us wherever you get your podcasts, and join in the conversation on Twitter. Related LinksBlog post: Analytics and Predictive Coding Technology for Corporate Attorneys: Six Use CasesPodcast: Innovating the Legal Operations ModelBlog post: What Skills Do Lawyers Need to Excel in a New Era of Business?Blog post: Purchasing AI for eDiscovery: Tips and Best PracticesArticle: To stem lawyer attrition, law firms must look beyond cash - reportAbout Law & CandorLaw & Candor is a podcast wholly devoted to pursuing the legal technology revolution. Co-hosts Bill Mariano and Rob Hellewell explore the impacts and possibilities that new technology is creating by streamlining workflows for eDiscovery, compliance, and information governance. To learn more about the show and our speakers, visit the podcast homepage.

We are so pleased to connect with Vivien Trinh and Nathan Harris of the Oregon Food Bank, where they are changing the way our sector works, by developing practices that center love!Vivien Trinh is the Community Philanthropy Associate Director of Operations at the Oregon Food Bank. With 11 years of philanthropy experience, her career has taken her through the many aspects of philanthropy including direct mail, digital fundraising, donor relations, database management and prospect development at non-profits of all sizes. As the daughter of refugees, she is deeply committed to building inclusive communities that honor the dignity of each individual. You can reach out to Vivien at vtrinh@oregonfoodbank.org. Nathan Harris is the Director of Community Philanthropy at Oregon Food Bank. He has nearly two decades in philanthropic development, working at the intersection of love and generosity to realize transformational change. Before coming to Oregon Food Bank in 2019, Nathan served as chief development officer at Freedom for All Americans, an organization dedicated to securing nationwide LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections by 2025. He previously served as director of leadership gifts and Centennial Campaign at ACLU of Northern California and was the Director of Advancement at Transgender Law Center. You can reach Nathan at nharris@oregonfoodbank.org. References and Notes:Learn more about the Oregon Food Bank and follow them on socials: Facebook, Insta, Twitter, LinkedIn and donate here! OFB has a budget of $34M, with 200 staff, 63k annual donors, and 40k annual volunteers. OFB Community Philanthropy: Theory of Change, Strategic Priorities, Key Hallmarks of Love, Staff Bill of Rights bell hooks defines love as “the extension of one's spiritual growth  'the will to extend one's self for the the purpose of nurturing one's own or another's spiritual growth.”Focusing on Fundraising Goals is Harmful, Let's Measure Love Instead by Vivien TrinhHow to Measure a Year. What about Love? On the OFB website“Seasons of Love” from Rent!Risk: We talked about risk and Nathan names that “risk”in changing the practices and tools of doing the work, is to be questioned. That one perspective is the fear of change or fear of something different. Vivien invites us to think about risk, as defined by who might be harmed by our practices and tools...and to center the healing of those folx. Process: Here are some of the processes and practices OFB discussed within this episode...Vivien and a few folks started an Equity in Fundraising work group within their department to casually explore community-centric ideas. They later created a “Love” working group as well.When Nathan came on 2 years ago, they began to focus their work towards building new practicesVivien mentions that unpacking “love” as a word through introspection and team conversation, was the kernel that helped them move forward in designing the “how” of measuring love. They focused on how love might inform their values and how it could change what philanthropy could mean.OFB celebrates Shiree Teng, who they partnered with in the design of the staff self-assessment. The creation of the tool was influenced by her brown paper, “ Measuring Love on the Journey for Justice. (we didn't talk about this on the pod)Performance Metrics: One tool they developed is a staff self-assessment, with the purpose of the assessment focused on reflecting on a staff person's individual  work over the past 6 month period. Their assessment asks questions like: Do I feel like my work as a relationship manager or a gift entry specialist is values-aligned with myself in this moment? Do I feel like I am making meaningful change in the world? Am I having hard conversations with donors? Am I bringing them along a political journey?In their database, OFB has the ability to code contact reports that our relationship managers have with their donors around these indicators of love.Vivien shares: “...the hope is that we're collecting this information so that we can pull it out and analyze, not like in a punitive way of like, you're not having enough hard conversations with donors, but, if you're not able to code your contact reports with these indicators, what is that telling you about where you are in your professional career at this moment? Do you feel like you're engaging in the work in a way that's meaningful to you and if not, how do we make it happen? What do you need personally, in order to grow, in your career in a way that is pulling away from that centralizing of money?” They propose is to rethink what data we capture and to encourage behavior toward financial goals and encourage behavior toward growth and self-reflection.In creating a collective definition of “love” they identified aspects of love like growth, shared values, care. They later shared that  they have a full “Love Indicators” list complete with a Bill of Rights and definitions! These include: Actions for the Common Good, Care, Client Centered, Community, Engagement, Equity, Growth, Partnership, Respect, and Shared Values.Nathan points out that they have also created other instruments to assess other aspects of love.Another tool is the donor survey, where they ask in 10-15 contexts, whether and how a donor considers their gift to be a contribution of love. “...do you consider your donation...an expression of your love for the organization, the mission? For the vision? For your neighbors?...the systemic inequity that drives hunger? ...Do you experience your supportive Oregon, Oregon food bank as an expression of love? And I think on average 60% or more of our donors agreed strongly, like, yes I do.” Vivien mentions that the donor survey allows the team to be bolder and confident in their work. Nathan mentions that they can be bolder and more strategic in their messaging to facilitate the political journey and facilitate “love” for other (in one example, the love of their surveyed community towards immigrant communities could be increased by political education.)Another practice involves prospect development/portfolio management. In this field of practice, OFB is starting to ask themselves questions around the transformational outcome of a relationship. “It doesn't have to be money. It can be a sharing of a story that helps us move, our donors through a political journey, because they have either lived experience, with hunger or with, discrimination or lived experience of systemic oppression. It could be, they have a rich network of, or they have a community that we haven't engaged with in the past that they can introduce Oregon food bank to. It provides an opportunity to recognize all the different ways that people can contribute to their community that can take action.”Nathan also talks about how they operate with equity not equality, so they are not able to “treat everyone the same.” Instead they focus on increasing the likelihood that an individual will have a love-centered and transformative experience. Transactional to transformational. They later shared that they'd like to celebrate Justice Funders and ongoing collaboration with Mario Lugay, Senior Innovation Director, and they acknowledge the Just Transition for Philanthropy (and Just Transition) framework.They mention decreasing the size of portfolios to allow staff to spend more time connecting with their donors, and paying attention to wether these relationships are being tended to with mutual care, respectful interactions and community-centrism.Nathan notes that OFB is in the silent phase of a large campaign and as such, they are prioritizing donors that can have high capacity, but within that, they are looking at and prioritizing values alignment, love, and vision.Vivien mentions cross-referencing amongst multiple (databases and platforms) places, to better understand how the community member(s) engage with Oregon Food Bank. Are they interacting in multiple ways? Have they donated, volunteered or taken a political action? Vivien mentions that when an individual is engaging on multiple platforms/ways, they are a better candidate for connection/portfolio work. Vivien and Nathan alluded to other tools they are using internally, but we did not have time to discuss in the show!Big pieces of wisdom:Vivien ”you can move quickly and you can leverage the sense of urgency that I think sometimes I shy away from that urgency is important when it is focused on justice. And in that urgency, the point is not to bring everyone along is to center people at the margins.”Nathan “the power of our people and the wisdom of the collective and the possibilities that live at the intersection of the power of our people and the wisdom of our collective. Like we have so much opportunity in this profession to do something extraordinary, transformational and very, very different than what's been done before.We're the ones in these roles keep your best practices. I'll take my better practices. They haven't been designed yet, but I believe in the wisdom of our collective to do that kind of designing. If those best practices don't seem to be working. And I don't think the limitation of that is just how we work. I think that our field can transform philanthropy by working differently than we ever have before. Like take back that power. We absolutely have it. And in doing so, I think our communities can be and will be better served.”