Chief Navigation Officer
CurrentWhen developing a strategy, it’s easy to grasp the lowest hanging fruit, or choose the biggest pain point. The most strategic and effective CEOs know that strategy takes time and consideration to create. Many are tempted to grab what is right in front of us, versus taking the time to develop what will move the needle the most, long term. Below are the most important considerations when developing a strategy. Evidence: Metrics, visuals, feelings that can be observed or calculated. Should exist for all objectives and tactics. Values: The guidelines that inform decisions and how people are to act and treat others.Criteria: The “checklist” that will be used to evaluate what a “great” strategy and vision After creating a strategy, the art is in getting it embraced by the organization and considered in day to day activities. This Buy In is achievable. We work with leadership teams on generating Buy In to bring life and results to the great ideas generated in strategy. As the Chief Navigation Officer of GarrisonGrowth, I bring my vast experience of CEO and public and private Board positions to improve client results through redefining the role of leaders. Our clients’ success spans a variety of industries in the US and Europe is based on employing experiential learning techniques for leaders and redefining how managers get things done. This unique perspective is based on the background as the CEO of rapidly growing multinational firms, pioneering technology leaders in the mobile Internet revolution and as an independent board member. His focus on aligning energy, strategy and individuals has proven to move organizations and their leaders to new heights of both performance and shareholder value. Quoted in The New York Times, USA Today, Financial Times, the BBC and other top-tier business media outlets worldwide. Appeared on CNBC, CNN, CNN International, Bloomberg TV, and CBC TV. Presented at global, regional and local events for various organizations.