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In today’s complex business environment, Strategy plus People are more important than ever for ensuring business resilience

However, the premise for Strategy+People started 25 years ago, with the realization that CEOs are experts in leading all parts of their corporation, but challenged with bandwidth to efficiently develop and deploy their strategic plan without an objective, expert partner who’s not conditioned by the existing organization and can handle the complexity of the task.

We’ve worked extensively with visionary CEOs and their executive leadership teams, to bring a solid set of approaches and tangible tools that go beyond theory to transform their business performance, financial results and culture.

 
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What Makes Us Different?

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Trusted Partner in Organization Transformation

 
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Beyond Theory for Real-World Application

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Harnessing Your Team’s full potential for Strategic Leadership

 
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Breadth and Depth of Expertise and Experience

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Customized Approach to your Needs

 
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Client Business Results & Testimonials

Values

At our core, we deeply respect:

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The potential and perspective of every person

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The value and importance of leadership

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The role ethical corporations can play in shaping our world

 

Experience and Expertise

 
 
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Joanne Downey

Founder, Executive Advisor & Consultant

Joanne Downey is a thought leader, trusted advisor, top-tier management consultant.

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Throughout her 30 year career, Joanne has provided tangible value to CEO, C-Suite and Executive Leaders throughout the entire management structure of Global Fortune 500 and leading companies.

She has a track-record of developing long-term trusted client relationships to achieve their strategic objectives and strengthen top and bottom line revenue.

She has supported the development of executive and senior management teams for strategic leadership, the integration of advanced strategic and business planning systems, and the development of long term enterprise strategy and specific business strategies.

She is an advocate for Economic Empowerment.

Joanne is presently Member of the Board, Scientists in School, whose mission it is to ignite the curiosity and passion for science in Canadian youth.

She is A former Member of the Women's Leadership Board, at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, Women In Public Policy Program 2012 – 2016.

She is past Board President of Alternative Computer Training for the Disabled (ACT), and served on its committees for ten years.

Joanne is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Executive Stream, with the Canadian Association of Management Consultants, a Certified Professional Coach (CPC), specializing in a unique system for ‘Energy’ Leadership, a CIO Certified Blockchain Practitioner and Certified Facilitator, Team Management Systems.