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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.

Just Say You Are Sorry

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Two words – extremely simple yet so difficult for so many people. “I’m sorry!” No matter the level you are in your company, understanding the importance of a simple and heart-felt apology cannot be understated. The higher up you go, the more important it is to understand the value of an apology. We all make […]

The Great Huddle: A Meaningful Meeting

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Another day, another meeting on my schedule! How much time do we waste in meetings each week? I don’t even want to think about it. Let’s take a look at a new way of running meetings that is actually effective and productive! Jack Stack wrote a fabulous book called The Great Game of Business. In […]

Financial Fitness Checkup

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Most business owners are on the lookout for ways to increase their bottom line. One way to do that is to conduct a financial fitness assessment every so often. Watch this episode with Business Strategist, Megan Patton, to hear what this entails. Watch more episodes in Megan’s series, Strategies to Focus and Thrive as a […]

Are You At The Top Of Your Game?

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In order to maximize your effectiveness as a business owner or leader of an organization, you’ve got to be at the top of your game. Everything needs to be in sync a majority of the time. You might be thinking – I AM at the top of my game: my business is going well, I’ve […]

The Morning Routine

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Successful people have a lot in common. One commonality among successful company owners is the establishment of and adherence to routines. Watch this episode with Business Strategist, Megan Patton, to hear what kinds of routines seem to lead to success. Watch more episodes in Megan’s series, Strategies to Focus and Thrive as a Leader.

Finding the Beauty in Difficult Times

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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, and on and on and on… It can be tough to balance it all and keep a positive outlook when business isn’t just going the way you’d like. […]

Remove Yourself: Improve Business Results!

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How does removing yourself benefit business results? Watch this episode where Business Strategist, Megan Patton, discusses the importance of taking time away to analyze the business, think about goals and targets, and develop a realistic plan. In her video she explains why this happens most effectively when the owner (and team, if there is one) […]

The One Page Plan: Crafting Your Vision

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As a business strategist, one of the first things I ask a company about is their business planning process. I usually ask if they have a plan, and if they do, I ask when they last took a look at it. See, here is the surprising thing! So many business owners and company managers do […]

Where Are Your “Hiking Poles” In Your Business

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I recently had the opportunity to go on a life-changing trip in the Himalaya mountains of Nepal. For the first time in many years, I was completely disconnected from my business, which was a really weird feeling. I did all of the right preparation prior to leaving and let my clients know I’d be out […]

Taking Care Of Business While Taking Care of Yourself!

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Women entrepreneurs – are you tried of trying to get it all done – in business, at home, and in the community? Watch this episode where Business Strategist, Megan Patton, shares the importance of creating a “whole self” business plan and gives ideas for how to accomplish that. Watch more episodes in Megan’s series, Strategies […]
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