Modern Business Development: It's All About Relationships
Statement Co.llab presented "Relationship Revolution: Modern Business Development" to 6453 ALUMNI, a Nike global alumni community. The presentation focused on authentic, relationship-driven approaches to sales and marketing, moving away from traditional pushy tactics. They discussed building relationships through active listening and empathy, and addressed common questions about market trends, stalled deals, wellness, value exchange, and LinkedIn marketing. Resources like a TED Talk, a podcast, and a book were shared. Statement Co. offers services like workshops and business advisory based on relationship-first principles.
10 Reasons Your Change Needs a Brand Story
As we navigate the constant shifts in today's business world, it's crucial to remember that change initiatives are more than just process updates; they're opportunities to tell a compelling story. By branding our internal changes—using metaphors, visuals, and language that resonate with our team—we can provide clarity, foster connection, and drive motivation.
We didn't just want to be good at business; we wanted to be a force for good. Dive into our 2025 Impact Report to see how we leveraged our consulting expertise to give more than $98k back in dollars, services, and volunteer hours.
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.
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.
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.
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.