Level5 Strategy

Happy Victoria Day long weekend! Our office will be closed from May 15th through May 18th, with Friday dedicated as a wellness day for our team. We look forward to returning refreshed & ready to support our clients on May 19th. Wishing everyone a safe & enjoyable long weekend!

If you are thinking about how partnerships can more effectively support your strategy, connect with us to continue the discussion.

In this video, we share our approach to partnership development and management, outlining four principles that help organizations assess potential partners and design partnerships with greater structure and clarity. youtu.be/6Wog2s7baFU

We often see organizations approach partnerships with the right ambition, but without a clear framework to evaluate them. Over time, that lack of structure can make it difficult for partnerships to deliver the impact they were intended to create.

In our latest book, Building Strategies That Stick, we focus on how organizations can close that gap, bringing together our perspective on what it takes to define the right strategy and build the commitment required to deliver it. Download link: level5strategy.com/building-strat…

In our experience, the organizations that navigate this well make their strategy easy to remember, ensure it is visible in the day-to-day environment, and reinforce it consistently through leadership behaviours. level5strategy.com/strategy-commu…

Most strategies are defined but not understood. One of the simplest ways to test we call the “Hallway Test”. If you stop a handful of people and ask what the organization’s priorities are, do you hear the same answer each time? level5strategy.com/strategy-commu…

Commitment keeps teams aligned when priorities compete, and strong execution rhythms keep progress visible and on track. Strategies that stick are built through alignment, ownership, & consistent follow-through, not ambition alone. Explore the full paper. level5strategy.com/orchestrating-…

Organizations that consistently deliver don’t just have strong strategies. They put the systems in place to follow through. In our work, we see that the right strategy comes from making clear choices about where to focus and what to stop doing. level5strategy.com/orchestrating-…

Please join us in welcoming two new team members to the Level5 team! Kimber Stokes - Analyst Yohan Fernandes - Consultant We’re excited to have them on board and look forward to the impact they’ll make with our team and our clients.

Thank you to Waterstone Human Capital and Great Place To Work Canada for this recognition, and, most importantly, to our team for the consistency, care, and commitment they bring to building our culture every day.

It was an honour to be recognized alongside such a strong group of organizations, and to hear from inspiring leaders across both events, including the “Purpose-Led Strategy” panel moderated by our President, Michael Carter.

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to celebrate our winning culture as Level5 was recognized with both Canada’s Most Admired Culture Award and one of the Best Workplaces. A double win for our entire team!

From collaboration to accountability, it is the commitment and consistency of how we work together that makes the difference. Hear how that shows up day to day in the words of our team. youtu.be/DXux-UlB_w4

For over 20 years, Level5 has helped organizations build strategies that stick & our culture is one of the most important factors that makes this possible. youtu.be/DXux-UlB_w4

Drawing on our collective experience working with leadership teams across industries, the book explores how organizations can move from ambition to execution in a clear and practical way. Our book is now available for digital download on our website. level5strategy.com/building-strat…

We are proud to share Level5’s latest book, Building Strategies That Stick. This book brings together our perspective on what it takes to develop the right strategy and the commitment required to deliver it. level5strategy.com/building-strat…

...where it matters most in the journey, and how to close the gaps that most development strategies leave unaddressed. The link to the full guide can be found here. level5strategy.com/donor-experien…

Fundraising teams are being asked to do more with less, but the bigger challenge is often knowing where to focus. In our newly published guide, Jordan Shapiro and Laura Richard share a practical approach to understanding what truly drives donor giving...

Thank you to Jennifer Ménard-Shand, Ciara Beauchemin, and Sylvia Palka Melo for sharing your insights on how leaders can make deliberate choices to create pathways for others. Read the full interview below. level5strategy.com/women-leaders-…

International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate the achievements and leadership of women while advancing the global pursuit of gender equality. As part of our Women in Strategy initiative, we invited three leaders to share their perspectives on strategy, influence, and impact.