The Lab
Welcome to The Lab, the blog where we mix and stir introductions, updates, ideas and insights from our team and our greater community.
How the Right Consultant Can Accelerate Momentum on Critical Projects
Discover how experienced consultants help organizations accelerate critical projects, maintain momentum, and deliver results without the delays of full-time hiring.
FINRA’s New E-Delivery Rule: What It Really Means for Firms
FINRA's proposed electronic delivery rule could modernize investor communications. Discover what financial services firms should prepare for and why it matters.
DEIB as a Verb: Reimagining the Professional Services Blueprint
Learn how DEIB, neurodiversity, and workplace belonging improve consultant retention, operational resilience, and performance in professional services.
Closing the Gap Between Strategy and Execution in Financial Services
Learn how Collabry helps financial services firms execute complex projects with expert consulting, change management, and strategic execution support.
Why Belonging at Work Drives Better Outcomes
Meet Mayra Padilla, a Collabry marketing consultant and "responsible nomad" who believes in bringing her whole self to work. Discover how her "one jar" philosophy and human-centered approach drive excellence in marketing strategy and client relationships.
The Ideas That Shaped Financial Services in 2025
Explore Collabry's top 2025 insights on AI, change management, project execution, and financial services consulting as you prepare for 2026.
How Human-Centered Design Creates Better Financial Products
Meet UX consultant Ehab Bandar and discover how human-centered design, AI, and product strategy help financial services firms build better digital experiences.
How Collabry Became a Trusted Financial Services Consulting Partner
See how Collabry's client-first evolution created a consulting firm built to support complex financial services initiatives with experienced professionals.
The Tables That Shape Great Organizations
Thoughtful organizations are built around more than strategy. Discover how shared purpose, meaningful relationships, and intentional leadership create stronger teams and better business outcomes.
Why Precision Matters More Than Ever in Content
Learn how consultant April Pearson combines strategic copywriting and expert proofreading to deliver clear, accurate communications for complex organizations.
The Hidden Cost of Skipping Editorial Review
Strong content requires more than great writing. Learn why copywriting, copy editing, and proofreading each play a critical role in delivering accurate, high-quality communications.
Why Successful Software Modernization Starts with Business Strategy
Discover how consultant Susan Gentry helps organizations modernize complex enterprise software by aligning technology, business strategy, and stakeholder needs.
Why Great Leaders Know When to Let Go
Effective delegation creates capacity, strengthens teams, and keeps organizations moving. Learn why holding on to every task can become a leadership liability.
The Competitive Advantage of the Right Expertise
Learn how specialized consultants help organizations accelerate delivery, strengthen execution, and achieve better business results.
What to Look for in a Consulting Partner
Discover what sets exceptional consulting partnerships apart—from seamless integration and flexible delivery to long-term strategic collaboration.
The Leadership Skill Behind Successful Cross-Functional Projects
Successful cross-functional projects depend on more than technical expertise. Discover how consultant Ani Boursalian builds alignment that keeps complex initiatives moving forward.
Why Great Projects Still Fail
Senior consultant Sean Giblin explains how change management helps organizations improve adoption, reduce risk, and achieve stronger project outcomes.
Why AI Transformation Is Really a Leadership Challenge
Discover why successful AI transformation depends on leadership, change management, and organizational readiness—not technology alone.
The Leadership Advantage of Translating Complexity Into Clarity
Complex initiatives demand clear thinking. Discover how consultant Elaine Needleman helps leaders translate complexity into confident business decisions.
What Process Mapping Reveals That Meetings Never Will
Successful organizations don't guess how work gets done. Here’s how process mapping uncovers hidden inefficiencies, improves collaboration, and strengthens organizational performance.