SagaciousThink - Global Operations Excellence
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History

SagaciousThink grew from an awareness that many small and medium sized companies lacked the operational structure and rigor needed to drive their businesses forward. SagaciousThink was founded to address companies' needs when they are at inflection points, either they want to break a downward trajectory or want to rapidly scale their organization and need assistance in executing. 

We found that while every company is unique in terms of challenges, opportunities and culture they share a need for a strong operational foundation which if not met leads to challenges in achieving strategic and operational goals.

 

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We know that finding the right business partner is critical to addressing your needs. We are happy to offer free consultations to walk you through your needs, the scope of your goals, and your budget to ensure we’re the right fit.

If not us, we are equally delighted to refer you to someone who may be a better fit. 

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Founder

 
LouAnn Conner

SagaciousThink Founder, LouAnn Conner

Founder

LouAnn Conner

From working at companies such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, and Honeywell, where among other efforts she oversaw the construction of Teleglobe’s European network, ran operations for a NASA satellite system and scaled multiple organizations from scratch. However, nothing topped the satisfaction of starting SagaciousThink in 2008. LouAnn recognized that many small and medium companies did not have the operational expertise in house to move them forward. SagaciousThink was created to help companies requiring operational and strategic support. Since the start, SagaciousThink has expanded to meet the needs of larger companies, including Fortune 100 firms in areas of strategy, business process optimization, post M&A integration and transformational change.

LouAnn also teaches MBA classes to students in a variety of courses in International Business and Strategy, Context of Business, Managerial Analysis, and Team Dynamics and Entrepreneurship.

 

Education

Kedge Business School (France) with RANEPA (Russia) and Hong Kong Baptist University
D.B.A., Thesis - Isomorphic Influences on Board Decision Making Related to Risk Governance

MSc. Managerial Research

The Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business
M.B.A., International Business and Entrepreneurship

Iowa State University
B.S. Civil Engineering


Publications and Presentations

Chapter in the Research Handbook of Corporate Governance and Business Ethics. The chapter is the Risk Perceptions of Corporate Directors; isomorphic influences and ethical implications.

Present research on The Risk Perceptions of Board Directors in the Semiconductor Industry at the 83rd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (Aug 2023).

Activities & Affiliations

  • Member of NACD - National Association of Corporate Directors

    • Corporate Governance Fellow

    • Directorship Certification

    • Part of NACD’s advisory service to public and private boards

  • Member of PDA - Private Director’s Association

    • PDA Director’s Certification

  • Member of the Board of Directors of The Club (an incubator for women leaders) (2017-2019)

  • Member of the Board of Directors for The California Spain Chamber of Commerce (2012-2015)

  • Member of the Board of Advisors for PulpWorks a sustainable packaging company

  • Member of the Board of Advisors for Squishy Robotics a cutting edge remote sensing company

  • Vice President, Executive Committee of the Alumni Counsel, The Johns Hopkins University (2010-2016)

  • Dean's Alumni Advisory Board, The John's Hopkins University, Carey School of Business (2008 - 2016)

Certifications + Training

  • Directorship Certification from NACD

  • Fellowship for Corporate Governance from NACD

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) through PMI

  • Cyber Risk Management and Strategy Certification (Diligent)

  • Masters Certification in Business Process Engineering

  • Masters Certification in Change Management

  • Six Sigma and LEAN trained