Tara Rethore Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc Metro Area, Us

Strategy should be real and actionable. I guide C-suites and Boards to create and deliver forward-focused strategies that make sense for you and your organization. I collaborate with you to ensure everyone knows what to do and how to make your strategy work on the ground, in real time. That's *Strategy for Real™*.We keep strategy alive between strategy sessions, too. We help you to retain focus on the stuff that matters and elevate the performance of senior leaders.

Washington Dc Metro Area, Us

Tara brings strategy to life and inspires leaders to higher performance. Her guidance enables leaders to identify the critical actions that deliver meaningful results. Tara’s clients improve profitability, accelerate achievement of goals, and build stronger, aligned teams. She is known for capturing the leadership and strategy lessons in everyday situations. These relatable examples are widely appreciated by her audiences, making them ideal for keynotes or lively panel discussions.(National Speakers Association - Member, 2013-2015)What Emmy-winner Jan Fox says: "You are FANTASTIC! VERY FUNNY! The first time I ever really understood a strategic plan. I am going to work on it immediately. Thank you!"

Washington Dc Metro Area, Us

Awarded Best New Book for Strategy by Simon Leadership Alliance: *Charting the Course: CEO Tools to Align Strategy & Operations©* Strategy is integral to a successful organization. But without strong execution, even a well-defined strategy can fall apart. Executive teams that combine actionable strategy with operational depth are the ones most likely to stay the course and deliver long-standing results. "Charting the Course©" is the CEO’s companion guide - it enhances leaders’ ability to move forward with confidence and accelerate performance for themselves and their teams.

Alexandria, Virginia, Us

Mcclean, Virginia, Us

Los Angeles, California, Us

Working to increase regional support for gender equality on corporate boards. Supporting female professionals on their board journey via events, education, and fundraising. 50/50 Women on Boards is a leading global non-profit aiming to bring gender balance and diversity to corporate boards.

110 Countries, 35 Languages, Oo

Marshall Goldsmith, world's #1 leadership thinker and #7 business thinker (by Harvard Business Review and Thinkers 50) created the Stakeholder Centered Coaching framework (www.sccoaching.com). In all of my executive coaching, I tailor the approach to meet individual and company needs, provide accountability, and support senior leaders to make lasting and measurable leadership growth.

Brentwood, Tn, Us

Publications: *Chief Executive*, *Corporate Board Member*, *Strategic CFO 360*, *Strategic CIO 360*.A thought leader in strategy, leadership, and governance, I am known for discovering leadership and strategy lessons in everyday situations which then become relatable examples for CEOs, executives, and their boards.

Mclean, Va, Us

Provided strategic advisory (including strategy development, management, and execution), talent development, and executive coaching services for the benefit of our mutual clients. Leveraged Human Capital Advisors' One Source model to more fully address the broad range of human capital challenges.

Zug, Ch

Led new team to design and execute organizational aspects of enterprise-wide transformation and strategy across this $5B division of global leader in construction materials. Our work included:- New organization effectiveness (OE) tools and activities- Implementation across +1000 sites, 2 countries, & multiple BUs and lines of business- Integrated, holistic view of ERP implications – IT, organization, capabilities, communication, and business strategies- Articulation and alignment of vision and strategy for core business functions & shared services with larger corporate strategies- Deep expertise in defining, identifying, and building competencies for success in executing functional strategiesAs Director, Learning-North America (May-Dec 2004), developed and implemented learning strategy; delivered leadership development programs for high potential staff

Brussels, Be

Led Operating Team to execute back office operations for North American management consulting business amid major corporate restructure. Repositioned company, closing four offices and reducing costs by 15%. Operating oversight included finance, human resources, talent acquisition, and regional office administration."As Director of Operations for Management Consulting at Arthur D. Little, Tara achieved streamlined operations, improved performance and lower costs. Her professionalism, organization, excellent execution and communications achieved profitability for the division." ~ Pamela McNamara, former CEO, Arthur D. Little

Brussels, Be

Managed all aspects of project team staffing to ensure success for both the client engagement and overall profitability of the firm. Created opportunities for professional development of junior staff in the context of engagement / project budgets. Drove achievement of targets for billability, both by individuals and for specific practices.Essentially, placed the right people, with the right skills, in the right projects, at the right time. Balanced the development needs of individuals with client requirements and corporate objectives.

Brussels, Be

Won new engagements (including those valued at $1B) and managed 5-20 person, multinational teams to solve complex strategic and organizational challenges. My work involved global/multinational operations, direct interaction with senior client executives, setting best practices, and codifying new approaches to managing global businesses well.Frequent speaker at global conferences and industry trade association events. Published author. Regular columnist for "Natural Gas" magazine, focused on international and cross-border issues.Recruited consultants and analysts; revamped campus recruiting program. Designed career stage map and development priorities. Facilitated internal training programs.

Mba, International Finance & Strategy

Ab, Cum Laude, Economics