What’s in a name? A lot!

I like to refer to myself as a Strategic Operations Advisor. I help you strengthen your business so it can increase in value or more adequately achieve its mission. As businesses grow and become more complex, it can be challenging to make decisions about the strategic and operational decisions that will drive value. That's where a Strategic Operations Advisor can come in handy. By working with someone like me, your organization can gain valuable insights, make better decisions, and ultimately achieve its goals more quickly and efficiently. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of working with a Strategic Operations Advisor and provide some citations to support our claims.

Expertise and Experience

One of the most significant benefits of working with a Strategic Operations Advisor is their expertise and experience. A good adviser will have worked with a wide variety of businesses and industries and will have a deep understanding of what works and what doesn't. In my case, I have worked in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, education, the federal health sector, nonprofits, and a bit in health tech. Functionally, I have worked in marketing, digital marketing, research, financial analysis, manufacturing, sales, and technology strategy. This knowledge can be invaluable when it comes to helping you make decisions about what you should do next and the best ways to proceed. A Strategic Operations Advisor can help your organization identify opportunities for growth, recommend best practices, and provide guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.

Fresh Perspective

Another benefit of working with a Strategic Operations Advisor is the fresh perspective they can bring to the table. Sometimes, businesses can become too close to their own operations and struggle to see the bigger picture. A Strategic Operations Advisor can provide an objective perspective and challenge assumptions that may be standing in the way of achieving your objectives. I can ask the tough questions that need to be asked and offer new insights that may not have been considered before, assuming the provocateur role described in this Harvard Business Review article.

Focus and Accountability

Working with a Strategic Operations Advisor can also help your team stay focused and accountable. By setting clear goals and tracking progress, we can ensure that you are staying on track and making progress towards your objectives. An important first step to getting your money’s worth from a Strategic Operations Advisor is to first define the problem to be solved. This way, we can help you prioritize your efforts and stay focused on what's important.

Working with a Strategic Operations Advisor can provide organizations with a wide range of benefits, including expertise and experience, a fresh perspective, and focus and accountability. By taking advantage of these benefits, you can make better decisions, achieve your growth and strategic goals, and position your organization for long-term success.