This week, Bâton Global’s Jeff Kappen and David Foster are pleased to present at the CA Library Association Conference. The conference theme, “Telling Our Own Stories,” aligns closely with their presentation: Journey Mapping, Engaging Stakeholders With Your Strategic Vision.

We’re grateful for the incredible turnout at the 2025 California Library Association Conference! Bâton Global’s Jeff Kappen, PhD and David Foster were honored to share insights on Journey Mapping: Engaging Stakeholders With Your Strategic Vision. hubs.la/Q03QdWLX0

Today, we #passtheBâton by showcasing Transformational Initiatives, which are big ideas impacting multiple objectives and aspects of an organization. Explore the following publication to learn more about these powerful tools for change: hubs.la/Q03R5z2C0

Flexible work has changed how organizations operate, but many are still struggling to align strategy, leadership, and performance. That’s why we’re proud to announce Work Model Advantage, a partnership between Bâton Global and SCG. Learn more below: hubs.la/Q03Rp_t90

This week, we #passtheBâton to spotlight Focus Areas & Objectives. This is where vision meets action and your strategy truly begins to emerge. Explore the following publication to learn more about developing Focus Areas & Objectives: hubs.la/Q03S1QjL0

To end the week, we #passtheBâton to spotlight Organizational Development: navigating change when evolution demands reorganization. Organizations evolve and change, often necessitating reorganization to meet new needs or pursue the right direction. hubs.la/Q03T0kK10

Bâton Global and SCG Hybrid Work Solutions new Work Model Advantage partnership is helping the City of Aspen shape its workplace policies for the future of work. Learn more about this forward-thinking initiative: hubs.la/Q03TKpXx0

In this season of celebration and reflection, we want to express our gratitude for allowing Bâton Global to be a part of your journey and being such an important part of ours! #HappyThanksgiving

Great ideas fail without great execution. We've seen it time and again. Strategies that inspire teams during the brainstorming phase but stall when it's time to implement. That's where Transformational Initiative Charters come in: hubs.la/Q03WFYTP0

External research is essential for building resilientand future-ready strategies. Insights drawn from the outside help leaders engage stakeholders with confidence, anticipate shifts in their operating environment, and ground decisions in evidence. hubs.la/Q03Xn3Q30

Bâton Global is honored to be featured in Public Library Magazine. In the article, David Foster and Jeff Kappen outline how libraries can strengthen their direction by using clear metrics, meaningful outcomes, and ongoing learning to guide decisions. hubs.la/Q03X-pQJ0

Most strategies are set and forgotten. This is why Bâton Global integrates strategy dashboards and reporting tools into every engagement. Through our partnership with Lucidity, we ensure your strategy stays visible and actionable. Learn more: hubs.la/Q03YmBj-0

Congratulations to Davenport Public Library on the release of their FY2026–2028 strategic plan and their recent feature in Public Library Magazine! It was a privilege for Bâton Global to partner with Davenport throughout this planning journey. hubs.la/Q03YCZK70

Happy holidays from Baton Global! Thank you for being such an important part of our community. hubs.la/Q03YJs2M0

Strategy shouldn't confuse, but empower. It should strike with clarity to everyone who needs to execute it. See how visual storytelling through journey mapping transforms strategy communication: hubs.la/Q03ZF7Lj0 #serveyourworld #passtheBâton

Great leaders aren't born. They're developed through focused, sustained attention. Explore modern leadership development with Bâton Global: hubs.la/Q03-PXL_0 #serveyourworld #passtheBâton

Most organizations have fantastic values statements, but a look under the hood reveals different behaviors. The gap? Teams that haven't reinforced the culture that needs to be built. Ready to align leadership and culture? Explore more below: hubs.la/Q03_Cy2t0

Many organizations conduct a SWOT analysis and stop there. The real value comes from what you do next. TOWS helps leaders move from insight to action by deliberately connecting internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats. hubs.la/Q040YbL70

Some invest significant time crafting vision statements, only for them to become little more than corporate jargon on a wall. When done well, vision is not empty words. It becomes a unifying force that drives strategy and performance. Read more below: hubs.la/Q042KX1_0

As we continue our Baton Way series, we turn to the Impact phase where strategy becomes results. Our process ensures your strategy does not sit on a shelf. It drives focus, strengthens execution, and positions your organization for enduring success. hubs.la/Q0433tpV0