In the high-stakes arena of national security and government contracting, clarity isn’t optional—it’s essential. JDSAT, a leader in decision science supporting critical U.S. government and defense initiatives, partnered with Mainstay Creative to transform ambitious strategies into reality, bridging the notorious gap between big ideas and real-world execution.
Mary didn't just advise—she actively participated in the entire process, from conception to its roll-out at JDSAT’s semi-annual all-hands, translating complex strategic ideas into clear, actionable messaging that resonated with every team member.
Within Navy Medicine’s complex digital transformation, Mary’s role as an embedded strategic consultant was pivotal. She collaborated closely on the development of a comprehensive data transformation strategy, guiding its clear communication to leadership, resulting in direct endorsement from the Navy Surgeon General and turning visionary ideas into an actionable roadmap. Mary developed innovative methods for clearly communicating complex, technically nuanced aspects of the strategy—particularly around organizing and structuring the data environment for classified and unclassified use—through compelling visuals and creative analogies. This made sophisticated data concepts accessible and actionable, significantly enhancing decision-making clarity across Navy Medicine leadership.
Ahead of a crucial recruitment event, Mary revamped JDSAT’s employer brand messaging, ensuring it resonated deeply with top-tier talent. Her approach didn’t just attract candidates—it positioned JDSAT as an innovative, future-ready employer. Simultaneously, Mary supported the launch of JDSAT’s NextGen growth strategy, sharpening their market positioning and aligning resources to achieve focused, sustainable growth in a highly competitive landscape.
Understanding the power of AI to simplify workflows, Mary spearheaded initiatives that significantly reduced internal meeting hours—by an impressive 79%. Practically, this meant reclaiming approximately 378 valuable hours per month, allowing teams to refocus their energy on strategic planning, client engagement, and mission-critical operations.
Through her deep partnership with JDSAT, Mary distilled powerful insights relevant to any organization navigating complexity:
The strongest testament comes directly from JDSAT:
"Partnering with Mainstay Creative has genuinely transformed our approach. Mary’s embedded, strategic clarity and practical use of AI have made her our most valued external resource. Her insights consistently help us navigate complexity, improve decision-making, and reclaim critical hours for strategic initiatives. Mainstay is more than a vendor—they’re our essential partner."
In today's complex landscape, ambitious strategies often lose momentum between conception and execution. Mainstay Creative's collaboration with JDSAT demonstrates how expertly blending strategic insight, compelling storytelling, and pragmatic AI tools can overcome these obstacles, turning clarity into action and strategy into measurable outcomes. For organizations determined to bridge this critical gap, Mainstay isn't just a consultant—it's the strategic ally ensuring your boldest ideas make a real-world impact.
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