Case Study: i2Coalition

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Creating a smooth merger between two associations Open Eye was brought on to facilitate the seamless merger of i2Coalition and the DNA organization, forming the largest internet infrastructure advocacy group The Story In 2020, the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) and the Domain Name Association (DNA) merged, forming the largest internet infrastructure advocacy group in North […]

Growing with a Fractional COO

How a Fractional Chief Operating Officer Can Help Your Business Grow Sustainably You’ve successfully launched your business and you’re growing, you’ve grown. Daily operations are full steam ahead and you and your team are busy delivering to your customers. But despite the exciting growth, you’re noticing snags. Or perhaps you’re so busy, you feel you […]

Meet Brooke

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Get to Know our Experts: Brooke Edge Open Eye relies on the amazing talent of our Experts, whose experience and capabilities span the globe and a variety of industries. This Q&A will help you get to know what experiences Brooke Edge brings to Open Eye. As an Open Eye expert, I bring with me a […]

(3/3) Strategic Plan Implementation

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Strategic Plan Implementation: How to Keep Utilizing Your Strategic Plan Throughout the Year This article is part three of a three-part series on strategic planning and goal setting in your business. You’ve crafted your strategic plan, your team is on board, and you’ve implemented your strategic plan. Now what?! Check back in and course correct! As […]

(2/3) Strategic Plan Components

Strategic Plan Components This article is part two of a three-part series on strategic planning and goal setting in your business. Now that we’ve covered what strategic planning is and why it’s important to your company’s long term successful growth, we’re going to discuss a strategic plan’s components. As mentioned in our first part of the series, […]

(1/3) Why is a Strategic Plan Important?

What is Strategic Planning and Why is a Strategic Plan Important? Part one of a three-part series on strategic planning and goal setting in your business New year’s resolutions, goal setting, strategic planning —we’re bombarded by messages to endeavor in goal setting and how to stick to resolutions. Here’s another article to add to the […]

Qualities of a Good Consultant

Qualities of a Good Consultant The qualities of a good consultant are important to keep in mind, as a leader looks for the best fit for their business. The qualities of a good consultant include both soft skills and industry or functional expertise. Companies hire consultants because they expect the consultant to have more knowledge […]

When to Hire a Consultant

When to Hire a Consultant Marketplace conditions can change quickly, calling business leaders to action, but what action do they need to take, and how? And when? While there are situations in which business leaders are able to overcome obstacles with the resources they have on staff, at other times they need help. When Does […]

Traditional Consultancy Model

What is the Traditional Consultancy Model and Why Does it So Often Fail? This article will provide an overview of traditional consultancy’s shortcomings, then offer a different model whose success is more sustainable. The mere mention that an organization’s leadership has decided to bring on a consultant is enough to stimulate eye rolls, crossing of […]