She did not simply promote creative thinking; she established the intentional structure and governance required to make innovation

This is the story of “Sara Staelfeldt”

“I’d like to nominate Sara for Women Innovator of the Year for her exceptional leadership in transforming her organization from one that merely discusses innovation into one that has engineered a predictable, results-driven engine for it. Sara’s contribution is unique because she did not simply promote creative thinking; she established the intentional structure and governance required to make innovation a sustained core competency that directly impacts the bottom line. Most importantly, she did it by bringing people along the journey in an inspiring way. 

The greatest challenge in fostering innovation is translating vision into continuous, measurable action. Sara recognized that without structure, resources, and collaboration, “”culture”” remains an abstract concept. Sara’s work is a powerful case study in how to activate a culture of innovation. She moved innovation out of the advisory section and into the delivery mechanism of the business. By focusing on intentional structure, disciplined resource allocation, and measurable results, Sara has created a legacy that will continue to yield financial and strategic advantages for years to come. She is a true innovator who builds lasting change, making her the ideal candidate for the Women Innovator of the Year award.

You can read more about her approach here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/erins-talk-long-time-tgg-client-transforming-massive-ltt0c/?trackingId=2wSY064%2BKlEykilthxob0g%3D%3D“

Additional document to support the story: Strategyzer on Schreiber – Melissa Pierson.pdf – Google Drive

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