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Columnist: Megan Patton

Megan PattonMegan Patton, Managing Partner of ODA Strategy, is a business strategist who has been a management consultant, trainer and executive coach for most of her career. She spends her time working with individuals, companies and non-profits to help define and implement strategies that enable peak performance and growth. She looks at the way something is done (process); who is doing the work (people); and whether something should be done at all (strategy). Megan approaches client situations from a perspective of what is working well, measured against company goals, and works hand in hand with her clients to develop workable and positive solutions to improving performance.

Megan worked in a “Big Four” consulting firm for many years and focused on business process reengineering, change management and learning system development. Her clients ranged from large multinational companies to internal constituents.

Prior to her career in management consulting, Megan was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal. Megan received a Bachelor of Arts from Kenyon College, and an MBA in Strategy from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. She is a licensed affiliate of The One Page Business Plan Company. Megan is a strong believer in lifelong learning, and continues to take classes on a variety of subjects.

Learn more about Megan in our featured expert article in the December 2017 issue.

Are You Prepared For Success?

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  • 3 Years ago
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When I’ve asked people if they are prepared for success this year, I get some pretty strange looks, followed by the usual answer, “Well of course I am! Success is mine this year!” My follow up question is usually something like, “What have you done to prepare for your success this year?” or a variation […]

Are You Who You Say You Are?

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  • 3 Years ago
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Have you ever seen someone in a business setting who seemed like they had it all together? Then something happened and the bubble around their persona burst as you saw another side of them. Join Megan Patton, Business Strategist with ODA Strategy as she explains the importance of being true to your values in all […]

Be Intentional About Your Culture

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  • 3 Years ago
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Company culture serves as the background for everything the company does. It incorporates philosophies around how the company treats its people, its customers and vendors and how they are perceived both in the marketplace and as an employer. Culture drives conversations around values, implementation of policies, development and growth of employees and how to both […]

Are You Stuck?

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  • 3 Years ago
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Many business owners feel frustrated when they are experiencing a plateau. Join Megan Patton, Business Strategist with ODA Strategy as she shares four tips to consider implementing to break out of your rut and crush your plateau. Watch more episodes in Megan’s series, Strategies to Focus and Thrive as a Leader.

Finding the Beauty in Difficult Times

  • by Megan Patton
  • 3 Years ago
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As a business owner, sometimes we get sucked down into the depths – of frustration, despair, lack of work, too much work, problems with employees, managing vendors, COVID-19 struggles, and on and on and on. It can be tough to balance it all and keep a positive outlook when business isn’t going the way we’d […]

How an Actionable Road Map Can Change your Business

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  • 3 Years ago
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Do you have a roadmap for achieving your business goals? Tune in as Megan Patton of ODA Strategies shares the keys to creating an effective roadmap that will lead to success, including defining specific activities, scheduling, and being accountable. Watch more episodes in Megan’s series, Strategies to Focus and Thrive as a Leader.

Is it Time for a Financial Fitness Checkup?

  • by Megan Patton
  • 3 Years ago
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Most business owners I know are constantly looking for ways to increase their bottom line. While there are many ways to do this, one of the best things you can do, outside of gaining new revenue, is to focus on reducing expenses. When in times of economic difficulty, as many business owners have experienced throughout […]

Do You Need to Go Back to the Basics?

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  • 3 Years ago
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Sometimes, when life gets crazy and business is wildly unpredictable, it helps to take a time out of sorts and return to what we know the best. Megan Patton, business strategist with ODA Strategy, shares a story to illustrate how an organization benefited by going back to the basics. Watch more episodes in Megan’s series, […]

The Power of NO!

  • by Megan Patton
  • 4 Years ago
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Such a simple word, yet so hard for many of us to say. However, the word “no” must become part of our vocabulary if we want to set an intention for our business, create goals and maintain focus throughout the year. There are two parts to saying no – internal and external. Internal to our […]

Focus To Bring Clarity

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  • 4 Years ago
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There are many things that compete for your time and attention as a business owner, especially now. It’s easy to lose focus on the growth goals that keep a company going strong. Watch this episode from Business Strategist, Megan Patton to learn how to find and then hold onto a focus that will move your […]
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