Trend Report: Navigating Volatility With Velocity in Q3
In a world defined by volatility and change, businesses are no longer measured by stability but by their agility. This report provides a roadmap for leaders to navigate uncertainty and build a resilient, future-ready organization.
Statement Co. Awarded Dual Oregon Certification: A Win for Vision, Values, and Community
We're thrilled to announce Statement Co. has been certified by the State of Oregon as both an Emerging Small Business (ESB) and a Women Business Enterprise (WBE)! This dual recognition is a testament to our commitment to ethical business practices, local economic growth, and empowering women in leadership.
From the CWX Cloud Club: AI For Acceleration
This week, Statement Co. teamed up with CWX, NetApp, Striim, and Google Cloud for an incredible AI mixer at Soho House Portland, in support of We Believe in Portland. The event, which featured a live panel of industry leaders from Airship, ZoomInfo, George Fox University, was a deep dive into the practical application of AI, highlighting the need to move beyond simple automation to achieve true business acceleration. The key takeaways included the importance of cross-functional collaboration, a problem-first approach to AI implementation, and a focus on essential elements like data quality and ROI tracking to ensure project success.
Leading Through Uncertainty: A New Playbook for a New Reality
Navigating uncertainty requires a shift from outdated, fear-based tactics to a leadership approach rooted in authenticity, collaboration, and innovation. By acknowledging current realities, tapping into collective intelligence, embracing iterative experimentation, redefining success, and right-sizing measurement, leaders can foster an environment of growth and resilience. Ultimately, playing the long game and prioritizing empathetic connections will not only help teams weather the storm but emerge stronger and more united, turning challenges into opportunities for profound development.
From Google's Panel: Solving Human-Centric Problems With AI
Statement Co. recently joined a Google Customer Panel to discuss how analytics and AI are solving human-centric problems and driving innovation. We're sharing our key takeaways and insights from the panel discussion.
The Missing Unlock to Drive Behavior Change for Sustainable Transformation
Without buy-in, strategy is little more than a document. Dr. Jess Heaton, with roots in therapeutic work and a career spanning complex change, challenges traditional "change management" by honoring the full complexity of human systems in transformation. Discover the real unlock.
How We Saved a Nonprofit Weeks of Effort With One AI Prompt
On a recent client call, an AI prompt likely saved a non-profit weeks of effort and a significant sum. While my consultant brain envisioned a costly, months-long project for their end-to-end volunteer process, Gemini delivered a detailed, actionable plan in minutes. My client's astonishment ("You just did in 5 minutes what I’ve been struggling to do for weeks!") sparked a crucial question: If AI handles half my work, what's my job? The answer, I realized, reshapes our entire profession, fundamentally shifting where true value lies.
Beyond Administration: How Strategic HR Becomes Your Most Powerful Profit Driver
Stop viewing HR as merely administrative; it's the strategic engine that directly fuels your company's profitability and sustainable growth. By prioritizing your people through strategic HR, you unlock their full potential, transforming your workforce into your most powerful competitive advantage.
The Anatomy of a Speech: Turning Hard Journeys Into Great Stories
Standing vulnerable before a crowd, sharing the most challenging parts of my life, demanded weeks of dedicated drafting, editing, and practice—a process just about anyone can learn to do. This post pulls back the curtain on how I transformed a deeply personal struggle into a powerful story, showing you the exact steps I took to craft and deliver a compelling speech.
From the Lecture Hall: The Consulting Mindset for Project Success
What if the secret to elevating your project management skills isn't found in a new methodology or software, but in adopting a different mindset? This post dives into how bringing a consulting mindset to project management, a topic I recently explored as a guest lecturer at Portland State University, can transform your approach and results.
