Transition Leadership Consulting
Signal Ohio
Executive Transition Consultant
The Work
During her three-month engagement as executive transition consultant, Terri reported to and advised a Board Transition Committee on a variety of governance, executive leadership, and operational enhancement opportunities that would position a new CEO to quickly and effectively lead Signal’s continued growth and success. She also led and collaborated with the Executive Leadership Team and Signal's business partners until an Interim CEO was appointed, establishing a weekly meeting that fostered collaboration and problem-solving, with an emphasis on forward-focused initiatives.
Key forward-focused initiatives included:
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Preparation for the inaugural round of labor contract negotiations
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Establishment of collaborative leadership meeting protocols to enhance cross-newsroom capacities and decision-making
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Evaluation and improvement of expense reimbursement accountability processes and measures for both staff and vendors
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Initiation of a comprehensive, integrated IT assessment
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Finding talent to support the Interim CEO and Leadership Team through the balance of the transition.
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Testimonials
“Terri brought calm, steady leadership which is exactly what we needed during our leadership transition. She quickly assessed the culture and work environment – seeing both the forest and trees – and brought a focus and energy to the work that emphasized role clarity and constructive problem-solving. The management team responded well to her style and the organization positioned itself for the next phase of growth."
​ ~ Doug Ulman, Chair, Board of Directors, Signal Ohio
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“Terri’s care, concern, and passion for Signal Ohio and each of us made her a rock for Signal’s leadership team and the Board Transition Committee. Her experience in navigating executive transitions became clear soon in her brief tenure. She understands what is essential to setting up a new CEO for success.”
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~ Collette Laisure, Interim CEO and former Board Member, Signal Ohio
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“Terri stepped into the transition with incredibly strong and unflappable leadership. She
immediately identified a group of key leaders and organized a weekly meeting for us
that fostered connections and allowed for collaboration. Terri made that and other
important decisions quickly and calmly, bringing consistency and structure to our
organization during a critical time."
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​ ~ Lila Mills, Editor-in-Chief, Signal Cleveland
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