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Welcome to the team! We’re thrilled to have Addie Robertson, Jonah Zgraggen, Jordan Tepper and Carolyn Adams, MSc come onboard to join the Level5 family. At Level5, our strength is our people, and growing our team means expanding our capability to do more great work!
It’s been an action-packed 20 years! As we look back on how Level5 has grown, we couldn’t be prouder of Level5’s one-of-a-kind team culture of laughing and learning through it all. In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, Level5 thanks all of the outstanding current and past team members who have contributed to the creation and development of our business, brand and #culture, making Level5 what it is today. Congratulations team!
How does social purpose fit into an organization's strategy? In this second episode of Level5's Strategy Lounge podcast, Managing Partner Matt Kelly and Principal Laura Richard discuss the often-contested role of social purpose in organizational strategy, and how a great purpose statement can help inform strategy, drive performance, and attract key talent. Tune in to learn how defining purpose can help your organization optimize business results.
Over the summer months, we've been delighted to share some recommended reads from Level5'ers on a range of topics. The Level5 reading roundup is our way of sharing with you some thoughts and ideas that have been making us tick, and we hope they'll spark inspiration for you too! This week's picks are courtesy of Level5 Founder and best-selling author of "The Brand-Driven CEO" David Kincaid, Managing Partner and President Michael Carter, and Managing Partner Hua Yu, who also hosts the popular Chinese language podcast “Turn Lemons Into Lemonade." What's on your reading list?
The current business climate is rife with change, placing unyielding pressure on business leaders to continuously adapt, no matter their industry, sector, or organization size. While it can be hard to know where to look for guidance and support, there is one group of business people who are well acclimatized to constant change and evolution: entrepreneurs. In this unique environment, entrepreneurs and their leadership styles offer valuable learning points to help business leaders hone a competitive edge and guide teams through rapidly changing times. Check out Level5’s top takeaways in the article below.
It's been an action-packed summer so far, wishing you all a restful long weekend to recharge for weeks ahead! The Level5 office will be closed from Friday, July 29th to Monday, August 1st.
The Level5 Info Session is a chance for students, MBAs and young professionals interested in exploring the world of management consulting to learn more about one of Canada's leading strategy and transformation consultancies. It's a special opportunity to meet with experienced Level5'ers, make new connections, and get all your questions answered. This year's info session takes place on Monday, July 25th. To attend, please email career@level5strategy.com for the registration link. Keep an eye out for more Level5 recruiting events coming your way soon!
How do you know if your business is ready to consider a strategic partnership? Helping companies plan, set up and manage successful partnerships is one of our specialties here at Level5. To assess your strategic partnership readiness, check out our "Five Key Indicators to Consider When Pursuing a Strategic Partnership" below, and to dig deeper, read "How to Build a Successful Strategic Partnership" by Principal Laura Richard below:
Summer is the perfect time to catch up on reading, absorb new and exciting ideas, and recharge for the second half of the year. We've collected some top recommended reads from Level5ers that we look forward to sharing with you. This week's picks courtesy of Principal Laura Richard, Managing Partner Matt Kelly and Managing Partner Alexa Nick, include books on mindset, business philosophy, and leadership. What's on your summer reading list?
Inclusion strategy is always developed by companies aspiring to make a positive impact, but what happens when things don't play out as planned? In her blog, “The Lemonade“, Level5 Managing Partner Hua Yu examines how Old Navy’s size inclusion strategy failed to deliver desired results. What went wrong, and how can others avoid similar pitfalls? Dig into Hua's takeaways in the link below.
