Last week, we caught up with Blu Pagoda Senior Strategic Consultant John Pacheco, who’s in the middle of an ambitious communication campaign that’s involved three years of planning and phased execution. We asked him to tell us some of his own best practices that have emerged through his 20-plus years of experience in complex communications. And he gave us his top three!
Read More“On a recent Sunday, Jenn found herself in that unenviable situation — she was trapped in an elevator stuck between floors, on a Sunday, no less. Using the emergency call box in the elevator, she was able to reach … a recorded message.” Find out how Jenn put her project management skills to use to get out of this tricky situation!
Read MoreAlthough Blu Pagoda serves clients in myriad ways, we’ve emerged as experts in the art of integration. And while a complex integration project can cause dread (and grey hairs) for our clients, merging disparate elements of an operation into a unified, seamlessly functioning whole is our strength and our passion.
Read MoreIntroducing our new Something Blu blog post series, The Consultant's Path! CEO Rachel Formaro shares a cherished memory from her childhood in this first series post. One that details how a typical Bring Your Kid to Work Day with her father turned into a creative briefing at an advertising agency, and how that led to a bit of unexpected independent success.
Read MoreIn today's workplace, it's crucial for everyone to partake in promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), ideally starting at the very top! Regardless of your title, your role as an ally and advocate for underrepresented groups can foster a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming workplace culture for all colleagues, clients, and employees. Here are five tips on how to become an effective ally and advocate in the workplace…
Read MoreHow do you feel when you join a new community platform and are asked to fill out another about me section? I don’t know about you, but I always stare at the screen blankly while trying to remember everything about myself and my accomplishments before deciding what might be appropriate to share based on the audience. And, of course, I stress about whether I sound full of myself or am not giving myself enough credit.
Read MoreMaking clients look good is one of the many things project managers do. It’s even better when they can do so with calm, reassuring confidence—and without calling attention to themselves.
That’s how Valencia Gibson rolls.
Often, when one envisions the mentor-mentee relationship, we picture a novice in a field being guided, supported, and encouraged by a seasoned veteran. And yet, because each of our consultants already possesses a deep well of knowledge and experience, that image doesn’t quite fit how mentoring works at Blu Pagoda. Nevertheless, we greatly value the goals of mentorship, as they align with our core values of being good to one another and helping each other lead fulfilling lives.
Read MoreHave you read Kate Raworth’s Doughnut Economics: 7 Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist? No, no time? No worries! I’ve got you covered with a review and five ways you can apply doughnut economics to your business!
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Read MoreConsultant Linda May Cooney is a maestro at getting disparate team members working together—respectfully, collaboratively, and efficiently—for impactful results. Her passion for bringing all kinds of talent together extends to her home kitchen, where each family member brings their own specialty to the table for winning results.
Read more about Linda’s expertise and passions in this week’s Consultant Spotlight.
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