Today’s winning organizations need a combination of strategic insight, domain expertise, data, and technology. That is why our complements its traditional consulting excellence with solutions: technologies and specialized teams that deliver results.
When our solutions are integrated – either during or outside of consulting engagements – they make an immediate impact on business performance. Because solutions are measurable and repeatable, they allow business leaders to make rigorous, data-driven decisions on the biggest challenges facing their organizations. Through our solutions, our company combines technology, proprietary data, and extensive expertise in order to significantly improve an organization’s performance and health:
Management technology gives managers the applications they need in order to act more effectively and focus on what’s essential.
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The Salient Strategist, Inc. was launched in 2024.
Mission: Our mission is to make a lasting, positive impact on our clients’ businesses by freeing CEOs to focus on leadership and staying aligned with their mission and vision. We empower strategic initiative teams with the best tools and processes, ensuring the successful execution of their goals.
Vision: Our vision is a future where technology evolves to enhance productivity, reduce stress, and improve quality of life. Embracing new technology involves a strategy rooted in discovery, transparency, communication, and inclusion. We advocate for horizontal structures over traditional hierarchies to effectively gather information, foster creativity, and seek advice throughout the organization. This approach supports remote and hybrid work cultures and champions the benefits of change.
Ellen Williams, CEO & Founder of The Salient Strategist, is the driving force behind the organization. With over three decades of experience as a technology leader, she brings unparalleled expertise, having worked with and advised thousands of businesses across all sizes and industries. Her lifelong commitment to learning, strategic thinking, and technology innovation has solidified her reputation as a forward-thinking leader in the tech space.
The key to creating business development strategies is ensuring that they result in a competitive advantage.
Leveraging the best methodology for your initiative, we guide your team on:
Ellen has over 25 years of experience as a technology and business process leader, speaker, and writer.
Ellen is also the host of Time To Press Pause: A Podcast for CEOs by CEOs. She interviews CEOs as they share their stories of when they needed to “press pause.”
As a trusted advisor, Ellen delivers guidance on technology selection and implementation best practices. She draws from her executive viewpoint and hands-on experience with ERP, CRM, marketing automation, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), and AI (Artificial Intelligence).
The root of Ellen’s success is her ability to align project goals with implementation processes while communicating complex concepts in plain English. She has presented keynotes, workshops, and panels at events including NYC Social Media Week, NYxPO, and Sage Software Partner Summit, and podcasts include Sustainable Minds, Shark Bite Biz Vodcast, Actionable ESG™️ Talks, and The ESG Show. Her articles have appeares in Forbes, Crain’s NY Business, Inc. Technology, and many other industry and technology publications.
