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Join Sojo Alex, Principal at Envision Strategies, and Kristina Patridge, Director of University Dining Services at the University of Alabama, in our latest Thought Leaders in Foodservice episode!
Sojo and Kristina discuss some of the most critical topics in auxiliary services, from methods to prioritize customer service and guest experience, to continued innovation and a focus on teamwork and dedication to the mission and vision of the University of Alabama.
Read More →Envision Strategies, a foodservice consultancy focused on helping organizations innovate, optimize services and improve performance, today announced the retirement of Claudia Scotty, co-founder and visionary leader of the company. After a storied career spanning over three decades, Claudia will be stepping back from her role to pursue personal interests and new adventures.
Read More →Join Ann Roebuck, Vice President of Envision Strategies, and Rahul Shrivastav from Indiana University Bloomington in our latest Thought Leaders in Foodservice episode! 🌐
Dive deep into the intricacies of IU's dining program as they unravel challenges and unveil innovative strategies to navigate complexities. Rahul shares insights on fostering purposeful communication with parents, overcoming resource roadblocks, exploring new revenue sources, and addressing the prevalent issue of food deserts in universities.
Read More →Sojo Alex, Principal at Envision Strategies is joined by Diana Heeren, Associate Vice President for Finance at Trinity University. Sojo and Diana discuss the nuances of supplier sourcing, and how communication plays a critical role during that RFP process, not only with potential suppliers, but also with the students. Diana also addresses resource roadblocks, specifically in terms of labor, and the challenges and solutions in competing with a thriving San Antonio dining scene. They also delve into monitoring dining performance, and communicating program success and challenges to key stakeholders. We know you’ll enjoy this informative and engaging conversation with one of the best in college and university foodservice!
Read More →Mindy Segal, Principal at Envision Strategies is joined by Steve Giardini, Senior Director at Michigan Dining. Mindy and Steve dive into the post-pandemic labor challenges facing university dining, some of the strategies employed by Michigan Dining, and how Michigan Dining is engaging with the campus community. They also dive into how they serve the unique needs of four generations of constituents, and how Michigan Dining plays a part in the success of students on campus. Tune in for this fascinating and informative episode of Thought Leaders in Foodservice!
Read More →Rob White, President of Envision Strategies is joined by Stephen Barr, Director of Business Services at Virginia Commonwealth University. Rob and Stephen dive into navigating the complexities in University Auxiliary Services, the strategies employed at VCU, and connecting with the campus community. They also discuss the nuances and mechanics of communication with business partners, and patterns in student dining.
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You can have the most innovative dining program around, but you’ll never be truly successful without the right team in place. Staffing operations, whether large or small, continues to be one of the biggest challenges for university foodservice directors looking to optimize their operations. But, don't despair: there are creative and practical solutions available to help you navigate these challenging times.
Read More →Discover our extensive conversation with Elizabeth Riede, the Executive Director of Campus Dining at Appalachian State University. Sojo and Elizabeth delve into crucial aspects of the contemporary campus dining landscape, encompassing the transition to all-access dining, fostering a positive employee culture, and promoting sustainability initiatives.
Read More →School's back in session, so we have more on Meal Plans! In this latest video, Ann Roebuck dishes with Rahul Shrivastav of Indiana University Bloomington on the exciting changes taking pace this fall at IU Dining. Take a few minutes and watch this very informative video right here.
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Providing an exceptional dining experience for university students is crucial to their overall satisfaction and well-being. Keeping up with the latest trends in meal plans is essential for universities to create an inviting and engaging campus dining atmosphere.
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Hello, folks! Rob White here, President of Envision Strategies, with a personal recap of the NACAS Central/East CX conference in Philadelphia. I'm always looking for innovative ideas and growth opportunities we can bring to the campuses we serve, and this conference provided both in spades.
Read More →Get to know the incredible team of consultants at Envision Strategies in just a few minutes!
In this episode, Mindy shares her unique path to becoming a food service consultant, which includes owning her own restaurant group and studying wine and beer making. You will also learn about Mindy’s favorite cuisine, her love of baseball, and what advice she has for those who want to stay true to themselves. Take a few minutes and get to know Mindy!
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Envision Strategies, a foodservice consultancy focused on helping organizations innovate, optimize services, and improve performance is pleased to announce the promotion of long-time Principal Ann Roebuck to Vice President, and the promotion of Senior Consultant Mindy Segal to Principal.
Read More →Get to know the incredible team of consultants at Envision Strategies in just a few minutes with our newest video series.
In this episode, we're joined by Rebecca Kost, Associate. Rebecca shares how she got her start in foodservice, some memorable projects, what what going on in the world when she joined Envision - and takes us on a journey into her love of travel. Take 5 minutes and get to know Rebecca!
Read More →Get to know the incredible team of consultants at Envision Strategies in just a few minutes with our newest video series.
In Episode 1, we're featuring Ann Roebuck, one of our dedicated Principals. She shares insights on her journey in the foodservice industry and what drives her passion for helping clients optimize their operations. She also shares a few insights into how she got into foodservice, what advice she would give to her younger self, and more!
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Transparency between foodservice Clients and their contracted Suppliers is essential to maintaining a successful business relationship.
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Want to make informed decisions and achieve sustainable success in your dining program? Learn how data-driven decisions with consistent measurements and leveraging technology can help.
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Envision Strategies, a foodservice consultancy focused on helping organizations innovate, optimize services, and improve performance, is pleased to announce the promotion of long-time team member Sojo Alex to the role of Principal, and the addition of new Senior Consultants, Mindy Segal, and Glenn Gerchman. The promotion is a result of hard work and dedication to client satisfaction, and the new additions bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Mindy brings over 25 years of passionate and innovative cross-functional operational leadership and oversight in the foodservice industry. This includes evolving, organizing, and executing a full range of business services in exclusive higher education, fine dining, retail, healthcare, fast casual, corporate and cultural venues. Mindy will be leading projects across a wide array of client needs including strategic planning, operations consulting, and master planning.
Glenn brings 30 years as a Student Affairs professional, with a wide range of experience from dining program administration to Executive Director of Student Centers, Student Experiences and conference and events services in higher education. Glenn will be serving clients in all areas of consulting, in addition to leading the innovative e360 Performance Management Program™ platform.
Sojo has been promoted to Principal from her previous role after 10 years with the company where she served clients in all areas of consulting, as well as leading business development and marketing efforts for Envision Strategies and the new e360 Performance Management Program. Her client responsibilities will continue and expand into additional management of the firm.
These changes will help support continued growth for Envision Strategies while they focus on delivering tangible value back to their clients through thought leadership, operational improvement consulting & training programs that impact people, processes & performance.
Rob White, President of Envision Strategies says, "These three individuals each bring different strengths and experiences, from Mindy's depth of operational experience, Glenn as a client and administrator in Higher Ed, and Sojo as a long-time student of the industry with a natural curiosity to bring ideas and people together to benefit our clients." Adds White, "They all share a common desire to do what's right for our clients - in other words, I've appreciated that they are all very client-centered in their approach to their work. They certainly add to Envision's capacity, but more importantly, the quality and support for our clients. They are truly talented individuals on their own, but with our collective team, they make us stronger together."
Since 1997, Envision Strategies has been recognized as a premier consulting firm specializing in strategic planning and operations consulting for foodservice and hospitality organizations. With the introduction of the e360 Performance Management Program™, a subscription-based platform that provides custom tools and resources needed to measure and self-monitor dining services, Envision Strategies provides a complete lifecycle of consulting and technology to support foodservice operations across many sectors. For more information, please visit www.envstrategies.com or contact us at salex@envstrategies.com.
Check out our conversation with Angela Peterson, Associate VC at NC A&T. Join us as we cover some of the most important challenges in today’s environment, from leveraging external support and data analysis to maneuvering through resource roadblocks.
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Check out our conversation with Dustin Cutler, Senior Executive Director of Dining, Retail Services and Print Services at Cornell University. Join us as we cover some of the most important challenges in today’s environment, including issues with mission alignment among multiple stakeholders, techniques for effective communication and collaboration, and ways to overcome resource roadblocks.
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