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Like the captivating scenes of a Disney show, proposal management is filled with unexpected twists, high-stakes drama, and exhilarating victories. Take the character of Nell from 'Renegade Nell,' for instance. Outgunned and outnumbered, she doesn't retreat but stands tall, analyses her situation, and strategically overcomes her adversaries. This courage and strategic mindset are not far from what we experience in proposal management. Yes, tight deadlines, complex requirements, and high stakes can be daunting, but we must be resilient, strategic, and focused like Nell. One quote from the show that rings true is: "Victory doesn't always belong to the biggest army. It belongs to the one that plans the best." This resonates deeply with the essence of proposal management. Victory lies not in having the most resources but in effectively leveraging what we have to create a compelling, winning proposal. 'Renegade Nell' not only entertains but also offers underlying lessons that can be incorporated into our work approach — the importance of problem-solving, strategic thinking, and resilience. So next time you face a challenging proposal, channel your inner Nell. Strategize. Plan. Triumph. Remember, your ability to think strategically and plan effectively can make all the difference. #ProposalManagement #StrategicThinking #Resilience

Like the captivating scenes of a Disney show, proposal management is filled with unexpected twists, high-stakes drama, and exhilarating victories. Take the character of Nell from 'Renegade Nell,' for instance. Outgunned and outnumbered, she doesn't retreat but stands tall, analyses her situation, and strategically overcomes her adversaries. This courage and strategic mindset are not far from what we experience in proposal management. Yes, tight deadlines, complex requirements, and high stakes can be daunting, but we must be resilient, strategic, and focused like Nell. One quote from the show that rings true is: "Victory doesn't always belong to the biggest army. It belongs to the one that plans the best." This resonates deeply with the essence of proposal management. Victory lies not in having the most resources but in effectively leveraging what we have to create a compelling, winning proposal. 'Renegade Nell' not only entertains but also offers underlying lessons that can be incorporated into our work approach — the importance of problem-solving, strategic thinking, and resilience. So next time you face a challenging proposal, channel your inner Nell. Strategize. Plan. Triumph. Remember, your ability to think strategically and plan effectively can make all the difference. #ProposalManagement #StrategicThinking #Resilience

Wrapping up the semester with our final presentation for Strategy Formulation! Our team dedicated countless hours preparing a consulting strategy pitch for Disney to regain revenue and market share. Proud of the hard work we put in to deliver a very well-thought-out pitch. Much more to learn in the world of consulting! Big shout-out to Professor Geoghagan for imparting all his wisdom onto us! #StrategyFormulation #Consulting #Disney #Teamwork Totu Seitieva Sabrina Matura If you want to check out our presentation, it will be linked to this post.

🤯 Industry wide, 42% of Producers aren’t involved in shaping the strategy or creative direction of a project. But here's the kicker—77% of Producers who 𝙖𝙧𝙚 involved strategically and creatively see projects finish on time and on budget. It’s time to close this gap by bringing your Producer in earlier, long before the production stage. A Producer isn’t just a project manager—they’re the key to solving problems, and unlocking better, more successful outcomes. Tight budget? Short timelines? No problem—they get creative and make it happen. We’re loving the insights in this Producer Report from the team at NoCo. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/gb4HnNUz - PS. At Makers, we follow a producer-led model, ensuring your projects are guided strategically and creatively, with the right production support every step of the way. 👉 Ready to try a producer-led way of working? Let’s talk! Sumit Ajwani Diane Jackson-Toth Roma Ahi Dan Bannister Jeremy Sager #production #producers #agencymodel #creativeproduction

Just like the thrilling twists and victories in a Disney show, proposal management is filled with its own challenges and triumphs. Take Nell from 'Renegade Nell.' Despite being outnumbered, she doesn't back down. Instead, she analyzes her situation, strategizes, and overcomes her adversaries. In proposal management, we face tight deadlines, complex requirements, and high stakes. But like Nell, we must be resilient, strategic, and focused. A memorable quote from the show is: "Victory doesn't always belong to the biggest army. It belongs to the one that plans the best." This is so true for proposal management. Success lies not in having the most resources but in leveraging what we have to create a winning proposal. 'Renegade Nell' entertains but also teaches us valuable lessons — the importance of problem-solving, strategic thinking, and resilience. So, next time you face a challenging proposal, channel your inner Nell. Strategize. Plan. Triumph. Remember, your ability to think strategically and plan effectively can make all the difference. #ProposalManagement #StrategicThinking #Resilience

Just like the thrilling twists and victories in a Disney show, proposal management is filled with its own challenges and triumphs. Take Nell from 'Renegade Nell.' Despite being outnumbered, she doesn't back down. Instead, she analyzes her situation, strategizes, and overcomes her adversaries. In proposal management, we face tight deadlines, complex requirements, and high stakes. But like Nell, we must be resilient, strategic, and focused. A memorable quote from the show is: "Victory doesn't always belong to the biggest army. It belongs to the one that plans the best." This is so true for proposal management. Success lies not in having the most resources but in leveraging what we have to create a winning proposal. 'Renegade Nell' entertains but also teaches us valuable lessons — the importance of problem-solving, strategic thinking, and resilience. So, next time you face a challenging proposal, channel your inner Nell. Strategize. Plan. Triumph. Remember, your ability to think strategically and plan effectively can make all the difference. #ProposalManagement #StrategicThinking #Resilience

I keep changing my favorite part of this!! But this paragraph below won for this post, but take the time to read the whole thing when you have it. This is not only a great idea, but the level of description of the vision makes it feel actionable and not just words on the annual survey: "We strive to develop good decision-making muscles at every level of the company, priding ourselves on how few, not how many, decisions senior leaders make. We expect managers to practice context not control — giving their teams the context and clarity needed to make good decisions instead of trying to control everything themselves. We also help employees learn by sharing a lot of information internally, including through memos where they can comment and ask questions. It takes an unusually responsible person to thrive on this level of freedom — someone who’s self-motivated, self-aware and self-disciplined, who doesn’t wait to be told what to do and picks up the trash like they would at home." https://lnkd.in/gG-duDvk

Just finished "Strategic Partnerships" by Benjamin Gomes-Casseres! It really put into context the mutual beneficial partnerships like Pixar and Disney, amongst others. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/ec_aGxMn #strategicpartnerships.

The succession planning case study for this week is The Walt Disney Company. We discuss how to navigate the turbulence of a poorly executed CEO takeover. Watch the video at: https://lnkd.in/dFF-X9qU Schedule a demo at: https://lnkd.in/dDigdsEy #disney #waltdisneycompany #successionplanning #growingchannel #ceo

Looking forward to Mother’s Day (and still on my Lee Cockerell theme), Lee and his daughter-in-law Valerie have a fantastic outlook on how mothers make great leaders and I couldn’t agree more! In discussing “Manage Like a Mother,” they explain how mothers, like leaders, must adapt, learn on the job, and constantly strive for the best outcomes for their loved ones. “Just like there’s no perfect playbook for motherhood, leaders often face unique challenges that can’t be solved with a simple step-by-step guide. It takes a willingness to learn on the job. There is no doubt that mothers and leaders know the value of adaptation, agility, and a willingness to keep learning and growing. Good mothers and leaders always seem ready to face challenges as they come.” “Mothers, just like leaders, want to see their children succeed and be happier than they were. Similarly, successful leaders aim to empower those around them to become great leaders themselves, creating a positive ripple effect that continues to grow. Just like no two children have the exact same mother, leaders evolve and adapt too. Each person and each situation brings new opportunities for growth and improvement.” Be sure to show some extra appreciation to all mothers on Sunday, May 12 in thanks for all their leadership and love!