Sherril Matthes
We help organizations grow by developing and nurturing strong, relevant brands. We do this by focusing on fundamental principles and methods that help build a strong foundation for your organization from the inside out.
Speaking with one voice.
Download the template you’re at the board table. after plenty of back-and-forth, a course of action is decided. not everyone agreed, but it’s done. the decision is added to...
Leading change: are you a change agent or an integrator?
We’ve seen many personalities in changing organizations over the years – but the two most prominent are the change agents and the integrators. they have very different, yet equally important...
Five ways strategic planning has changed – for the better.
The ‘vision, mission, values and pillars’ strategic planning model we all know was originally taken from religious and military doctrine into western business use in 1941. in 1941, people got...
Is your brand a toaster oven?
Toaster ovens are great. wait, no they’re not. at best, a toaster oven is a cheap substitute for the tool you really want – the toaster, or the oven (clever...
How organizational culture can serve First Nations in the long run.
For over twenty years, we’ve worked with hundreds of organizations, including first nations and first nation organizations, on the common issues of aligning culture, brand, and strategy to support long-term...
The time to transform is now.
Ah, the allure of the past. it’s human nature to look back fondly, but honestly, if you’re like most of us, your organization was likely struggling to gain momentum, fighting...
Re-invigorate your board and your brand.
Many board members face a frustrating disconnect between the vital governance work they do and the functional impact they seem to have on their organization. yes, they establish the mission, vision and...
Be clear, be credible, be strong.
“90% of leadership is the ability to communicate something people want.” dianne feinstein remember the telephone game? one simple phrase is whispered from person to person but gets wildly distorted...
