Strategy That Works

 Most organizations are trying to fit AI into operating models that were designed long before AI existed. In this episode, Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines are joined by Sean Woolley to explore a different approach: designing the organization around AI instead of layering AI onto existing processes. Together, they discuss how leaders should rethink workflows, management structures, decision-making, a...

In this episode of Jabian's Strategy That Works podcast, Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines are joined by Fred Jewell, a people and engagement expert, and author of We Can't Do It Alone . Fred created the Jabian Engagement Framework, a six-driver model that helps leaders diagnose and address what's really going on with their people, and in this conversation he applies it directly to the...

AI is advancing at an unprecedented pace, but adoption inside organizations is lagging behind. In this episode, Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines sit down with Will Funderburg to unpack why. Drawing from real executive conversations, Will outlines the top reasons companies hesitate to fully embrace AI, from ROI uncertainty and data challenges to workforce concerns and organizational inertia. The discu...

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines sit down with Dr. Kofi Smith to explore the journey from self-doubt to impactful leadership. Kofi shares his experiences overcoming early struggles with confidence, navigating pivotal career moments, and building high-performing teams through trust and service. The conversation goes beyond business, touching on purpose, m...

Supply chains have always faced disruption, but today’s environment is fundamentally different. In this episode, Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines are joined by Greg Giesecke to explore why volatility is no longer episodic, but structural. They unpack how demand, supply, and pricing volatility are reshaping business models, and why traditional planning approaches are no longer sufficient. The conversa...

 AI is advancing at a pace that is overwhelming even the most experienced executives. In this episode, Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines explore a growing pattern: leaders aren’t resisting AI, they’re freezing. Faced with rapid change, fragmented tools, unclear ROI, and unfamiliar technology, many organizations are choosing inaction. The discussion unpacks why this happens, the risks of waiting, and h...

AI adoption is accelerating, but most organizations are underestimating the human side of the change. We are joined by Karen Dernavich to unpack why AI transformations stall, how leaders build trust and curiosity, and what it takes to move teams from fear to ownership. 

Mergers and acquisitions are still active, but the logic behind them is evolving. In this episode, we are joined by Dan Hickey to explore how the next decade of deals will be less about financial engineering and scale, and more about building position, influence, and ecosystem advantage. They unpack the rise of modular “string of pearls” acquisitions, cross-industry convergence, the growing role o...

In this episode of the Strategy That Works Podcast, hosts Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines are joined by Brittany Christian, leader of Jabian’s Customer Acquisition and Retention service area, to explore how AI is reshaping customer experience. The conversation digs into why automation without culture leads to fragmented experiences, how AI can enable true orchestration across channels, and what the...

Join Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines on Strategy That Works as they welcome Will Funderburg, leader of Jabian’s Charlotte office and Operational Excellence Service Area. In this episode, Will breaks down how to tackle the $14 trillion U.S. operational cost pool with tactical frameworks, from the hit list/wish list approach for AI and RPA opportunities to SPOT360’s rapid diagnostic across 12 core fun...

In this episode of Strategy That Works , hosts Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines talk with Ryan Briley about how AI, personalization, and sustainability are reshaping the travel and hospitality industry in a post-COVID world. 

Today we're talking about the Diversity and Inclusion; what it means and how businesses are adapting their practices to see positive results in employee satisfaction, retention, and profitability. We're joined by Jabian senior managers, Amber Baird and Erin Smith, and Jabian director, Winston Powe.

Today we're talking about the people side of business transformation, which of course is the cornerstone of any successful transformation effort. To discuss what works and what doesn't, we're joined by Fred Jewell, senior strategic advisor, Jabian Consulting, and author of the people strategies book titled "We Can't Do It Alone." We're also joined by Tracy Reznik...

Today we’re talking about customer experience and specifically, an omnichannel approach to CX. We’ll discuss what it is, how it’s different than omnichannel marketing, and how companies can put it into practice for improved results. We’re joined today by Callie Wheatley and Steven Lubel, both management consultants with Jabian Consulting. 

This episode is all about personality profiles, specifically the DISC profile system, and how leaders can help their teams recognize and work within profiles for better communication, efficiency, and teamwork.  Our guest is Bill Jagrowski, Jabian Consulting’s current chief operating officer and longtime management consultant.  

This episode is all about Robotic Process Automation, or RPA - what it is, how it's useful, and some best practices for companies looking to implement it. Our guests are Will Funderburg, a director in Jabian Consulting's Charlotte office, and Jed Manfull, a manager with Jabian, also in Charlotte. 

This episode is everything you wanted to ask about business transformation, which on the surface can sound like an overwhelming effort, but it doesn't have to mean worldwide scale change. To help us understand it better, we're speaking with Gokhan Guley, a director in Jabian Consulting's Charlotte office and an expert on business transformation strategies.