Logical Design Solutions

From Strategy to Execution: Bridging the Gap with Whynde Kuehn ? Why do so many brilliant strategies falter before they can deliver results? ? What’s the glue that binds vision to action in today’s fast-paced business environment? In the next episode of Bold Agendas: A Playbook for Strategy to Execution, our CEO, Mimi Brooks, sat down with Whynde Kuehn, a leading authority on strategy execution and author of The Execution Challenge: Delivering Great Strategy at Scale. Their conversation delves into the often-overlooked space between strategy and execution—a critical frontier where transformation success is won or lost. Whynde also shared her proven methodology for aligning teams, overcoming fragmentation, and creating a clear line of sight between strategy and execution. This upcoming episode explores how business leaders can apply Whynde's practical tools, such as strategic business architecture, to unify priorities, govern portfolios, and deliver value at scale—even in the face of complexity and disruption. If you’re leading transformation in your organization or looking for a playbook to bridge the execution gap, this episode is packed with actionable insights and innovative ideas you won’t want to miss. Keep an eye out for this episode when it launches on Thursday, December 5th!

Bold Leadership in Uncertain Times In today’s ever-changing digital landscape, the best leaders aren’t those who have all the answers—they’re the ones who have the confidence to take bold steps, adapt to uncertainty, and guide their teams through uncharted territory. On a recent podcast episode of Bold Agendas, our CEO, Mimi Brooks, had an enlightening conversation with Charline Li on the evolution of leadership in the digital age. In it, Charlene highlighted how leaders can inspire their organizations by embracing experimentation and creating forward momentum, even when the path ahead is unclear. At Logical Design Solutions (LDS), we specialize in Leadership Transformation and Coaching to help leaders cultivate this confidence. With our tailored programs, we empower leaders to guide their organizations through disruption, inspire trust, and seize opportunities in ambiguity. ?? Ready to lead with confidence? Contact us to discuss how LDS can help you navigate the unknown and drive transformation: https://hubs.li/Q02Z6Qr80 You can watch the full Bold Agendas episode here or listen to it wherever you find your podcasts: https://hubs.li/Q02Z6V0h0 #LeadershipTransformation #BoldLeadership #DigitalTransformation #ConfidenceInUncertainty #LeadershipCoaching

Remove Organizational Debt Headwind As we navigate the complexities of today’s fast-paced digital economy, many organizations grapple with the unseen challenge of Organizational Debt—a buildup of outdated practices, systems, and norms that stifle innovation and scalability. Addressing these hidden barriers is critical for achieving transformational success. Dive Deeper with Our White Paper on Organizational Debt Our white paper, “Organizational Debt: The Real Barrier to Business Transformation and Sustainable Momentum,” explores this critical topic in depth. It provides insights into how organizational inefficiencies accumulate, why they persist, and the transformative steps leaders can take to overcome them. This essential resource equips you with the knowledge to identify challenges and design a roadmap for sustainable growth. You can read the full white paper here: https://hubs.li/Q02YPZSS0 Why Start with an Organizational Assessment? An Organizational Assessment is your first step in understanding Organizational Debt challenges and the associated operational inefficiencies and cultural misalignments that could hinder your strategic goals. Think of it as a diagnostic tool to understand where your organization stands today and how you can prepare for the digital future. Let’s Connect! Reach out to learn how our Organizational Assessment can build momentum for bold, strategic initiatives. Together, we can position your organization to thrive in the evolving digital world. #TransformationLeadership #DigitalTransformation #OrganizationalDebt #HumanFirstAgenda #LogicalDesignSolutions

Save the Date! On Tuesday, December 3, our CEO, Mimi Brooks, and René Sonneveld will go live with the Institute for Digital Transformation to discuss Leadership Coaching for Transformation. The session, moderated by Jessica Carroll, will tackle essential strategies for today's leaders and how coaching fuels change, resilience, and growth in the digital era. Mimi and Rene have teamed up to provide Leadership Transformation and Coaching services, and their approach is a commitment to: ? Aligning leadership teams to drive seamless transformation. ? Building resilience and adaptability in fast-paced environments. ? Enhancing decision-making capabilities through a people-centered lens. Whether you're navigating strategy shifts, strengthening your team's leadership capabilities and culture, or looking to become a more effective leader of transformation, this event will have something for you! Join them on December 3 at 12pm ET for an engaging conversation packed with practical insights and actionable takeaways: https://hubs.li/Q02YysG80

Our CEO, Mimi Brooks, has released the next episode of her Bold Agendas podcast! On this episode, she and Natalie Wintermark, the Chief People and Culture Officer at Glamox, had a deep conversation on the transformative power of purpose-led organizations and the evolving landscape of HR. Natalie shared her innovative take on the "Circular Economy of People" — a concept that redefines how companies can build adaptable, future-ready teams in today’s fast-changing world. They discussed: ?? How Glamox is breaking down traditional siloes to build a purpose-driven culture. ?? The balance between technological advancements and a human-centric approach in the age of AI. ?? Key insights on aligning HR strategy with global sustainability goals to create a positive impact. This episode is a must-listen for leaders and HR professionals committed to evolving their organizations and fostering resilient, empowered workforces. Watch the full episode and join the conversation: https://hubs.li/Q02Yh9s60

For over a decade, LDS has partnered with Eric Hemmer from ServiceNow in creating digital strategies and roadmaps in challenging client scenarios ranging from M&As to large-scale digital transformation, both with sprawling ecosystems. Our strategy spans the enterprise ecosystem, working with big bet platforms and making sure the experience works for workers and is directed by an enterprise-wide governance council. In a recent Bold Agendas episode, our CEO Mimi Brooks sat down with Eric to dig deep into one of today’s biggest challenges: digital sprawl. Eric and LDS both share an affinity for being client-first and worker centric in our approach to digital transformation. Together, they explore how this pervasive issue impacts worker productivity and the strategies needed to keep employees focused, engaged, and empowered. Their conversation dives into key insights: ?? Digital Strategy that Works: How worker-centricity drives better digital experiences and business results. ?? Big-Bet Platforms and Ecosystem Strategy: The need for a coherent strategy when managing platforms like ServiceNow across the enterprise. ?? Building Cross-Functional Alliances: Why governance and intentional partnerships are essential to avoid digital silos. At LDS, we specialize in helping market leaders design and implement digital strategies that are not only transformative but scalable. When firms like ServiceNow join forces with LDS, we focus on aligning digital ecosystems to create seamless, efficient, and impactful change across every layer of the organization. Reach out to us to learn how we can work together, and listen to the conversation with Eric for insights on transforming your digital landscape while avoiding common pitfalls. ?? Listen to the full episode and get inspired: https://hubs.li/Q02XYqC40

Next week, our CEO Mimi Brooks releases the next episode of her podcast Bold Agendas. In this upcoming episode, she and Natalie Wintermark, the Chief People and Culture Officer of Glamox AS, explore how progressive HR practices are driving business transformation. Natalie shared some groundbreaking insights into what she calls the "Circular Economy of Talent" – a forward-thinking approach to workforce agility, career adaptability, and sustainable skill-building. During the conversation, she breaks down how Glamox combines people-centric principles with digital and sustainable transformation to shape a future-ready workforce. From the evolving role of strategic HR business partners to creating data-driven insights that elevate employee experience, their discussion is packed with powerful takeaways for business and HR leaders alike. Keep an eye out on Thursday, November 14, for this deep dive into the new world of talent and business alignment!

For more than 30 years, LDS has been at the forefront of advancing the employee and worker experience. From our early days focusing on employee adoption and the usability of new technology, we’ve evolved to shape strategies that support the entire business ecosystem—ensuring seamless, human-centered experiences across interconnected platforms and devices. Our commitment has always been grounded in first-hand worker research and environmental observation, with a deep focus on engaging front-line workers. This approach has helped define our reputation for putting people first. As digital transformation reshapes industries, our focus has expanded to the human-machine relationship, advocating for a human-first approach to AI and automation. In our Working Faster & Slower white paper, we explore how leading and learning differently, with a mindset of connectedness and intelligence, is essential for organizations to thrive in the evolving digital landscape. The future is here, and the way we work is changing. At LDS, we continue to put workers first, because a successful AI strategy starts with the human experience. If you’re ready to transform your organization to achieve your business strategy and drive organizational change, contact us to discuss how we can work together. Watch the white paper summary below to preview themes we explore, and download the full Working Faster & Slower white paper here to learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02WDHXS0

What lessons have leaders learned since the dawn of the digital age? We’re excited to announce that the next episode of the Bold Agendas podcast is live! Our CEO, Mimi Brooks, had the privilege of discussing with Charlene Li, best-selling author, leadership coach, and advisor, some of the most important topics for leaders who want to thrive during disruption. Mimi and Charlene discuss the lessons leaders have learned thus far, including how to cope with what feels like a loss of control and how valuable humility is at a time when it’s just not feasible that leaders have all the answers. Watch the full episode via the link below and join in the conversation! https://hubs.li/Q02WvXpz0

Are you ready to explore the future of leadership in the digital age?? We’re thrilled for the next episode of the Bold Agendas podcast where our CEO, Mimi Brooks, discusses?Leadership Evolution in the Digital Age?with Charlene Li, renowned author and transformative strategist.?Charlene brings a wealth of experience, from advising global organizations to publishing her latest book,?Winning with Generative AI: The 90-Day Blueprint for Success. In this episode, Charlene and Mimi dive deep into leadership evolution in today’s rapidly evolving business environment, discussing how today’s frontier tech is reshaping not just business, but how leaders can build meaningful, resilient relationships in an ever-evolving workplace. Whether you're a seasoned executive or leading change within your team, this episode will challenge and inspire you with actionable insights. And if you’re ready to take your leadership to the next level, let’s work together to transform your leadership team! Contact us today to discuss how we can help your leaders adapt and evolve with new ways of working.?? The full Bold Agendas episode drops Thursday, October 31. You don’t want to miss it! #BoldAgendas #LeadershipintheDigitalAge #FutureofWork #LeadershipTransformation #GenerativeAI