At Villemson Consulting OU, we understand that the way we work evolves through different stages of life. Our exceptional team remains committed to sharing their professional expertise with the world, no matter the season.
Thinking Deeper about Communication and Responsiveness
At Villemson Consulting OU, we understand the frustration and stress that can arise from poor communication and lack of responsiveness. That’s why we strive to reply promptly to all customer inquiries, even if we’re still working on a solution or don’t yet have the answer.
Timely communication is key— even the best-intentioned message, if delayed, can evoke a more negative response than average communication delivered promptly. Our value of Communication goes beyond just Responsiveness. We continually learn how to convey information and requests effectively, concisely, and in ways that truly resonate with our audiences.
Servant Leadership: Is it True, Is it Kind, Is it Necessary?
Servant leadership, a concept introduced in 1970 by Robert K. Greenleaf in his essay The Servant as Leader, describes the servant-leader as someone who first seeks to serve, driven by a natural desire to help others.
At Villemson Consulting OU, Servant Leadership is one of our core values. We are dedicated to helping our clients and each other grow and succeed. Our entire consulting approach is rooted in a genuine desire to assist others. It's not about us, and we prefer it that way. There's something truly refreshing in focusing solely on making our clients shine—whether that's in the eyes of their customers, stakeholders, or even themselves.
The irony of not focusing on looking good is that we end up feeling even better. A client recently mentioned that our consulting team was "the glue holding their team together." Glue isn’t always visible, and the best glue isn’t seen at all—that’s exactly how we aim to operate. Our goal is to help teams stay connected and, over time, replace ourselves by empowering the client’s team to develop new skills and enjoy the satisfaction of achieving something remarkable together.
Seeing the Path Sometimes Takes an Accountability Partner
According to Merriam-Webster, accountability is defined as "an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or account for one’s actions." In the workplace, accountability goes beyond merely accepting responsibility—it also involves successfully fulfilling one’s agreed-upon duties.
Successful accountability carries three key implications:
First: The individual must agree to be accountable.
Whether for a task or a responsibility, if someone doesn’t genuinely agree that they should be held accountable, the likelihood of them meeting the expectations tied to that accountability is minimal.
Second: The individual must want to be accountable.
Even if someone believes they should be accountable, if they lack the desire to take on that responsibility, the chances of them meeting the expectations are once again slim.
Finally—and this is where Villemson Consulting OU truly supports teams— the person must know how to be accountable.
In other words, they need a clear understanding of the steps required to successfully fulfill their agreed-upon responsibilities. We help them see the path to achieving this.
What Does it Mean to “Focus on Improvement?”
One of Villemson Consulting OU’s core values is “Focus on Improvement,” which may be our most fundamental value, as there’s always room for growth in every area. And that’s exactly our aim.
Here’s an excerpt from our Company Handbook on this value:
Focus on Improvement – We lead by example when it comes to this value.
Whether it’s process improvement, project execution, change management, organizational development, or agile practices, our focus is always on making meaningful progress. We remain open to change but critically evaluate to ensure that any adjustments truly lead to improvement (i.e., we don't change for the sake of change). We prioritize using metrics, Key Performance Indicators, and other objective data to validate the effectiveness of our improvement efforts.
The first step toward improvement is acknowledging that there’s always room for growth! This is where the growth mindset becomes essential. At Villemson Consulting OU, we fully embrace the belief that we can keep learning, growing, and improving throughout our lives.
We’re committed to playing the infinite game of continuous improvement and invite you to join us—because after all, most games are far more enjoyable with great teammates.
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