Session: Aligned to Thrive: How Leadership Alignment Transforms Teams & Organizations
Seven years ago, my company reached a critical crossroads. Our leadership team was misaligned, uncertain, and struggling to move forward. As the CEO, I had to take the same leadership alignment principles I had used with clients and apply them to my own team—a humbling and transformative experience.
In this talk, I’ll share how leadership alignment, when done right, can turn even the most complex organizational challenges into powerful growth opportunities. We’ll explore three essential components of alignment—strategic clarity, operational cohesion, and team trust—and how leaders can embed these into their company’s DNA.
By blending real-world case studies, actionable frameworks, and personal insights, I’ll provide practical steps leaders can take to create high-performing, resilient teams.
Whether you're an executive, founder, or emerging leader, this session will equip you with the tools to align your team, accelerate decision-making, and create a culture where people thrive.
Bio
Lisa Jasper is a seasoned executive leader and client partner with over 25 years of experience helping organizations align leadership, navigate complex transformations, and drive strategic clarity. She has worked with C-level executives across industries, including insurance, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, non-profits, retail, and software.
Currently serving as Managing Vice President of Solutions and Industries at Pariveda, Lisa leads a national team of senior subject matter experts focused on thought leadership, capability development, and delivering high-impact solutions for clients. Prior to this, she was the Co-Founder and CEO of Thought Ensemble, where she spearheaded business transformation initiatives, co-authored Reboot: Competing with Technology Strategy, and guided the company's successful integration with Pariveda.
Her expertise spans organizational strategy, leadership alignment, business transformation, and technology planning. She has a passion for helping leaders tackle tough conversations, align diverse perspectives, and create resilient, high-performing teams.
Lisa’s career includes consulting for top firms like Accenture and The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and driving strategic growth at Tactica and Pariveda. Her diverse experience gives her a unique blend of entrepreneurial leadership, consulting acumen, and real-world executive insight.
Beyond her corporate leadership, Lisa has a deep passion for supporting women in leadership—at executive levels and on boards. She actively contributes to Boardbound, WiseWomen, and multiple women in technology organizations, mentoring and empowering women to step into leadership roles and influence the future of business and technology.
In her speaking engagements, she shares actionable insights, real-world lessons, and proven frameworks that empower leaders to build aligned, thriving organizations.