The Lab
Welcome to The Lab, the blog where we mix and stir introductions, updates, ideas and insights from our team and our greater community.
Bust the Drama, Boost the Results: The Case for Consultants
Workplace drama can drain morale and impact performance, but outside consultants offer a solution. With expertise and objectivity, they bring focus, resolve conflicts, and help teams achieve results—without getting entangled in internal dynamics. Leverage their insights to boost efficiency and navigate uncertainty.
Designing Experiences: The Hidden Process Behind Effective Software
A guest blog post from Collabry consultant Ehab Bandar, an expert in experience design. Great software isn't just built—it's designed through iteration and user feedback. This article unpacks how teams create intuitive, impactful experiences that truly connect with users. Read more from Ehab at https://www.theexperiencearchitect.design/.
First Person: Interviewing
While the work world has evolved, job interviews remain a constant. But they don’t have to be just a one-way street. Interviews are an opportunity to connect, learn, and assess whether a partnership is the right fit. Consultant Kari Bassett shares her top three steps to prepare for any interview and transform it into a dynamic, successful conversation.
And the Work Goes On
The past 18 months have brought significant challenges to many, with layoffs and uncertainty in the job market. As both workers and employers adapt, consulting offers a flexible path for those looking to leverage their skills and build diverse portfolios as well as those looking to ensure continuity for critical projects.
Consultant Spotlight: Ahilya George
Have you ever met someone and your first thought was “she really has her stuff together”? Ahilya George may be too modest to say as much, but when it comes to strategic, data-informed marketing, she is absolutely that person.
A Brand is Born: The Collaboration that Created Collabry
A Brand is Born: The Collaboration that Created Collabry tells the story of of our evolution from Blu Pagoda to Collabry, emphasizing the focus on collaboration and community. The rebrand, designed by Third Rail Creative, reflects the company’s commitment to meaningful work, diversity, and a shared vision for the future.
Consultant Spotlight: Sean Giblin, Senior Strategic Consultant
What do classic cars, strategic planning, and Irish bagpipe music have in common? They’re all passions of Sean Giblin, a Senior Strategic Consultant with more than 20 years of experience in financial modeling, planning, operations, and change management…
Embrace the F Word
“So, what makes a business feminist?” This is a question I was asked as a guest on a podcast recently. As I think about my journey as an entrepreneur over the last (gasp) three decades…
Consultant Spotlight: Katherine Cleghorn, Editorial Services and Project Manager
Crafting clear, engaging content from an intricate web of financial terms may seem like a daunting task, but for Senior Editor and Project Manager Katherine Cleghorn, it’s a relished challenge.
From Making the Call to Project Kickoff: The First Steps to Success with Collabry
It all begins with an idea.
Navigating DEIB: Insights from Collabry's Journey to Inclusion
It all begins with an idea.