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Why Dr. Strategy Mom?
In a never-ending pursuit to stay competitive, organizations seek problem solvers with strong skills and expertise in dealing with today's VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) business environment.
Unfortunately, too many employees are ill-prepared to deal with the chaos of VUCA. As Dr. Strategy Mom, Vickie Cox Edmondson and her team of experts put their education, experience, and talent to work as academic and management strategists. Dr. Strategy Mom understands that every learner is different, with their own set of experiences, expectations, and influences. Students and practitioners are motivated to develop the competencies needed to solve issues and exceed performance targets.
Dr. Strategy Mom uses an adaptation of the GROW Model as a guide for skill development:
Goal Setting - What do you want to achieve and how does it help the organization respond to the chaos of VUCA?
Reality - Is the goal attainable? What obstacles must you overcome, and how long will it take you to get there?
Opportunities - What conditions are favorable for you?
Way forward - What is your success strategy and how does it foster a commitment to change?
Before you get totally overwhelmed, thinking there’s no way you can meet your performance expectations, learn how (with Dr. Strategy Mom and a strong commitment to get better) you can improve your understanding of what needs to change and why. If you are real and truthful, over time, through a well-designed and personalized learning process that takes advantage of successes and previous missteps; you can be an expert at working collaboratively with others to drive processes and in using analytical tools to impact the outcomes of your department and organization.
Business Consulting
Do you need help developing and growing your business venture(s)? Whether you are a necessity entrepreneur who sees owning your own business as the alternative to working for someone else in a role that you are not excited about or fortunate to be an opportunity entrepreneur who is in the right place at the right time, you are likely to require some assistance for business survival. Let’s explore ways that you can launch and scale your business and attract stakeholders who believe in your vision.
Are your employees demonstrating the competence you desire? You hire people based on skill, experience, attitude, etc. However, competence is based on their ability to perform tasks the way your organization wants them done. If there is a gap, it needs to be addressed with collective and individualized training and development. Let’s explore ways we can get employees up to speed quickly and with care.
Brand Perception Consulting
Is your brand underperforming? Let’s examine ways that you can strategically strengthen your brand’s equity stakeholder value. Market research, data analysis, stakeholder perception assessments, and overarching goal reaching assessments lead to learning conversations and immediate actions that can facilitate re-imaging and repositioning your brand to maximize stakeholder relevancy and competitive distinctiveness.
Program/Curriculum Development and Review
Are you sure your programs are really making a difference in the lives of your targeted audience? Let’s look at your organization’s programs and develop a curriculum that meets established learning objectives. In particular, let’s
review of the aims, objectives, strategy, and success of your programs;
evaluate the competencies of the providers of the programs/services and other resources needed to implement desired strategy;
evaluate external conditions affecting program effectiveness;
revise program objectives and learning outcomes as needed;
select the appropriate content for a cohesive and streamlined curriculum;
recommend/conduct training for program providers;
develop textbooks, guides and other program material as needed;
assess outcomes beyond program attendance and participation.
Event Planning
We all KNOW how stressful planning and hosting a special event can be, and that’s why we treat your event as if it were our own. Whether it's an evening or week for two or two hundred or more, let us worry about the details. We can coordinate it all or just the part you request. Either way, during and afterwards, we’ll keep them talking. Inspired by CEO and Director of Events, Shantori Palmer, a certified event and festival planner, we bring good times to you.
BUSINESS Case COMPETITION virtual coaching
Looking to score better in case competitions? Let’s talk about your team’s strategy and find ways that it can be strengthened.
Join the Team
Dr. Strategy Mom is always looking for talented professionals that embrace teamwork, excellence, and strategic management expertise. If you believe you have what it takes to become a member of the team, email me at dr.vce@vickiecoxedmondson.com.