Leading by Consensus vs Shared Leadership: How to Get Employees on Board in Strategic Planning

Leading by Consensus vs Shared Leadership: How to Get Employees on Board in Strategic Planning

In this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing Julie Godin, the Co-Chair of the Board and Executive Vice-President of Strategic Planning and Corporate Development at CGI - a renowned global IT and business consulting services firm with a workforce of over 90,000 team members.

As a key leader in the company, Julie is responsible for ensuring the needs of CGI's three stakeholders - employees, clients, and shareholders - are met through her leadership in strategic planning, marketing, communications, and M&A functions.

During our conversation, we dive into Julie's approach to strategic planning and the factors she considers to create effective plans that balance short-term and long-term thinking. We also explore how to address failures in strategic planning and the trends Julie is closely watching in her role. Tune in to gain insights from a seasoned executive who has driven growth and innovation at one of the world's leading technology consulting firms.

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