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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Bust the Drama, Boost the Results: The Case for Consultants
Workplace drama can drain morale and impact performance, but outside consultants offer a solution. With expertise and objectivity, they bring focus, resolve conflicts, and help teams achieve results—without getting entangled in internal dynamics. Leverage their insights to boost efficiency and navigate uncertainty.
Consultant Spotlight: Sean Giblin, Senior Strategic Consultant
What do classic cars, strategic planning, and Irish bagpipe music have in common? They’re all passions of Sean Giblin, a Senior Strategic Consultant with more than 20 years of experience in financial modeling, planning, operations, and change management…
Consultant Spotlight: Katherine Cleghorn, Editorial Services and Project Manager
Crafting clear, engaging content from an intricate web of financial terms may seem like a daunting task, but for Senior Editor and Project Manager Katherine Cleghorn, it’s a relished challenge.