by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Mar 3, 2017 | Leadership, Operations, Sustainability
We are living in an age of rapid disruption, being defined increasingly by machines that can learn to act and predict solutions without being explicitly programmed to do so. Entrepreneurs and c-suite leaders hoping to remain relevant in the digital age need to...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Feb 8, 2017 | Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, CTO, Disruption, IoT, Leadership, Machine Learning, Strategy, Technology
I would assert that every entity in today’s dynamic marketplace can be categorized in one of two ways: Those that are proactively developing disruptive products and solutions, and those that will be forced to react to them. Technology is evolving at such a rapid pace...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Jan 29, 2017 | Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategy, Strategy, Women in Business
Approximately 1/3 of the US can be described as freelance workers or independent contractors. These individuals, who have derived their nickname from the IRS form used to track their compensation, are typically engaged on a temporary assignment or contracting...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Jan 28, 2017 | Pivoting
There is, perhaps, no greater test for an organization and its leadership than to engage in the process of strategic growth, and be forced to choose between “staying the course” and “changing direction”. The complexities are evident whether...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Jan 26, 2017 | Value Proposition
A refined Value Proposition is a crucial element of an organization’s Belief System and Manifesto – a component perhaps as integral to an entity’s long-term success and sustainability as its Mission, Vision, Values and Culture. I have reviewed...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Jan 16, 2017 | Corporate Culture
I received some news this week that reminded me of the critical importance of organizational culture, and what can happen to even the most diversified and experienced entities if leadership allows its growth goals to take priority over the people that make such aims...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Jan 1, 2017 | Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Brand, C-Suite, Corporate Culture, Disruption, Emerging Leaders, Entrepreneurship, FinTech, Growth Strategy, IoT, Leadership, Pivoting, Strategy, Technology
Effective leadership demands an appreciation for the strategic realities of the competitive global business environment. As you and your team embark on the new year, remember to consider, embrace and apply these important themes: #1 – STRATEGIC PLANNING IS MORE...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Dec 12, 2016 | C-Suite, Operations
Kimberly Arnold, CEO of Escalate Solutions, will be a featured participant in three upcoming Advisory Council sessions hosted by ExecRank.com. The Executive Management Advisory Council 3 (Jan 19, 2017) The Executive Management Advisory Council focuses on the...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Nov 26, 2016 | Emerging Leaders, Growth Strategy, Leadership, Millennials
When it comes to the Alignment of teams specific to varying generational expectations in the workplace, some organizations are proving better than others at addressing the conversation. Millennials now comprise more than a third of our employee base. If you are an...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Nov 4, 2016 | CEO, CSO, Kimberly Arnold, Technology
Escalate Solutions CEO Kimberly Arnold was asked to contribute as an honorary judge for the 2016 UPS X-Port Challenge hosted in Dallas, TX last month. The X-PORT Challenge is an ongoing national initiative organized by global shipping leader UPS to promote...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Oct 31, 2016 | C-Suite, Corporate Culture, Delegation, Emerging Leaders, Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategy, Leadership, Mission, Operations, Pivoting, Scaling, Strategy, Sustainability
I am often asked to help clients overcome “conflicting dichotomies” – realities being experienced within a business or industry with seemingly contradictory or mutually-exclusive qualities. Challenges I am seeing in my client-base and the greater marketplace...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Oct 11, 2016 | CEO, CSO, Entrepreneurship, Kimberly Arnold, Leadership, Women in Business
Writer, facilitator and trainer Ann M. Augustine recently featured Escalate Solutions CEO and Founder Kimberly Arnold on her popular website, www.AnnMAugustine.com. The focus of the interview was successful female professionals who have found their passion. Read...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Sep 1, 2016 | CEO, CSO, Kimberly Arnold, Leadership, Millennials
Escalate Solutions CEO Kimberly Arnold was asked to contribute as an honorary judge for the 2016 Millennial Week 80/95 Awards presented in association with the Millennial Week conference hosted by signature sponsors The Denver Post and Wells Fargo. The 80/95 Awards...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Aug 27, 2016 | Alignment, C-Suite, Corporate Culture, Delegation, Emerging Leaders, Growth Strategy, Human Resources, Leadership, Millennials, Scaling, Small Business, Strategy, Sustainability, Values, Vision, Work/Life Balance
As a growth strategist and operations advisor, one of the most common roadblocks to Alignment that I observe relates to the lack of communication and information sharing across an organization. Far too many entities fall into the trap of limiting forward-seeking...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Jul 7, 2016 | Kimberly Arnold, Leadership, Women in Business
This fall, I have been asked to help champion two different speaking engagements centered on the subject of “Becoming a Woman of Influence”. As I began preparing my notes for the various events, I realized that my outline of talking points was evolving effortlessly...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | May 11, 2016 | Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, CTO, Disruption, Growth Strategy, Marketing
IS YOUR C-SUITE PREPARED FOR AGGRESSIVE BUSINESS AND MARKETING LIFE CYCLE ADVANCEMENT? CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING THREE STRATEGIES TO BEST PREPARE FOR EXCEPTIONAL GROWTH. It shouldn’t surprise any effective business leader that more aggressive and out-of-the-box...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Apr 7, 2016 | Alignment, C-Suite, Corporate Culture, Emerging Leaders, Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategy, Human Resources, Leadership, Mission, Scaling, Small Business, Strategy, Sustainability, Value Proposition, Values
For all of the posts, presentations and lectures I share that highlight the “Four Steps of Effective Strategic Planning”, the truth is, some organizations have a (much) more difficult time solidifying their growth path than others do. One of the most frequent requests...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Apr 6, 2016 | C-Suite, CEO, CMO, COO, CSO, CTO, Growth Strategy, Human Resources, Leadership, Operations
HOW INTERSECTING LINES OF AUTHORITY & DECISION MAKING CAN UNDERMINE AN ORGANIZATION’S STRATEGIC PLAN & GROWTH “C-Suite Repeat” is a term I coined this past year to describe an emerging phenomenon I was observing stemming from overlapping and repetitive lines...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Mar 28, 2016 | Analytics, Big Data, Cost Controls, Growth Strategy, Marketing, Strategy
Translating the Vision into Measurable Action Plans An organization’s strategic plan will be translated into short-term, mid-term and long-term action items and initiatives for execution. Individuals, teams, departments and divisions will be assigned specific...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Mar 28, 2016 | Alignment, Corporate Culture, Delegation, Emerging Leaders, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Leadership, Mission, Values, Vision