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Strategic Advisor, Enterprise Transformation Leader, Supply Chain & Operational Finance SME, MBA Finance, US Navy Veteran, EY & PwC Alum
Consulting Lessons from the Sea I took this video somewhere in between Norway and Scottland in the North Sea when I was in the US Navy. That day we had ~100mph winds and 30-40ft seas. I was on a 600ft warship operated by the best in the world, so I always rested easy and had a good time going out to take a look at the waves. Sometimes at sea things would break and we were all trained to know how to fix them. Despite all of our expertise, every time we pulled into a port, we would always bring aboard a local pilot to navigate the ship into the harbor and up to the pier. From time to time, after long operational periods, we would put the ship in drydock for an overhaul by uniquely skilled ship workers. Despite the obvious skill and experience of our crew, it was always a good idea to bring someone aboard who had specialized expertise to navigate the most complex and nuanced situations and at other times to make sure the ship was in the best shape it could be to execute our next mission. In consulting I try to remember that my job is to help steer the “ship” for a short period through some tight spaces and make sure it’s structurally sound to execute the missions ahead. My clients are always some of the best in the world and are the ones battling waves every day on the open seas, doing whatever needs to be done to execute under any conditions. Working together clients and consultants can build, maintain, and operate companies fit to weather any storm. Clouds on your horizon? In need of an overhaul? Learn more at DLM Professional or visit our website https://lnkd.in/gM7UNGpU for more about how DLM Professional can help get you ready for what's ahead. #leadership #advisory #consulting #transformation #digitaltransformation
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