Harold Goldstein and Lilo Alfaro: Combined Experience in Navigating Organizational Dynamics
The wisdom gained from past experiences can be your North Star in the unpredictable business world. It’s the key to not just thriving but conquering the ever-changing challenges of leadership in business.
Harold Goldstein, the CEO and Founder of OPAD Consulting, and Lilo Alfaro, the company’s COO and Senior Consultant, bring a wealth of experience, insights, and strategies that enable organizations to chart their courses through challenges and opportunities.
Challenges and Opportunities in Navigating Organizational Dynamics
The business world is far from static; it’s an ever-changing ecosystem. Organizational growth depends on the various forces, trends, and factors influencing a company’s functions. Technological advancements, market shifts, economic fluctuations, evolving workforces, and new customer demands shape these dynamics.
According to a study by Deloitte, 88% of organizations believe that building the organization of the future is a top priority. This highlights the growing awareness of the need to adapt to changing dynamics.
Organizational dynamics can present both challenges and opportunities for companies.
While adapting to change can pose a challenge, organizations that fall short in this regard run the risk of becoming obsolete.
So, what’s the best way to handle such a situation? It is by understanding the evolving terrain and shaping the company’s objectives and principles. This is where Harold and Lilo’s combined expertise comes into play.
Insights into Successful Organizational Navigation
Harold and Lilo’s methodologies and approaches stem from their blend of experience. Harold’s extensive background is full of senior HR roles in corporate giants like Levi and Johnson & Johnson. Lilo’s portfolio highlights roles spanning creative project management and business development.
The duo emphasizes the importance of understanding the organization’s culture, industry, and unique circumstances. Their holistic approach includes a deep dive into the client’s history, culture, and aspirations to ensure that the strategies crafted align with the organization’s core values. This approach fosters greater acceptance and assimilation within the company.
For instance, Harold and Lilo implemented the following strategy at a research company dealing with project delays and low morale. Recognizing the need for an unbiased assessment, they conducted in depth interviews with the affected team, capitalizing on their position as third-party observers. This approach encouraged participants to share observations freely, fostering an environment of trust and candidness.
The outcomes were significant: root causes of team issues were identified, including a lack of focus on goals, infighting over methodologies, and politically competitive desires. A detailed report, followed by discussions and strategic suggestions, led to the team’s reorganization with a renewed emphasis on cross-functional goals and a modified meeting format aligning with organizational values and outcomes. This is how they assist their clients in navigating evolving business dynamics.
Conclusion
Experience stands as the linchpin in business success. Armed with a combined wealth of knowledge, Harold Goldstein and Lilo Alfaro offer bespoke solutions to their clients, like 360 Evaluations, Peer Evaluations, and Development Plans. They steer through challenges, positioning them as consultants and architects of triumph in business. In a world where every decision counts, the expertise of Harold and Lilo becomes the compass pointing toward excellence and sustainable success.
