The Solution

Roots & Legacies stepped in to provide interim leadership, not only filling the vacant senior role but also offering executive-level insights to proactively address organizational dynamics. Recognizing the importance of a cohesive and high-functioning team, we facilitated CliftonStrengths sessions for NPB's communications team. This exercise improved internal collaboration, helped new executive leadership better understand team members, and laid the foundation for a stronger, more unified work environment. After witnessing the positive impact of these sessions, NPB's CEO invited Roots & Legacies to extend this initiative to the executive leadership team, ensuring a top-down approach to strengthening workplace relationships. 

Beyond internal development, Roots & Legacies also played a critical role in refining NPB's approach to event planning. By restructuring key industry gatherings such as the National Pork Forum and World Pork Expo, we aligned event content with NPB's strategic goals, enhancing the attendee experience and strengthening connections with pork producers. Our expertise helped improve not just the logistical execution of these events but also their overall impact - ensuring attendees walked away with valuable insights and meaningful engagement. 

Furthermore, during leadership transitions and recruitment delays, Roots & Legacies provided stability by supporting NPB's hiring process. This allowed NPB the time and flexibility to make thoughtful hiring decisions, ensuring new executives aligned with the organization's strategic vision and culture. Finally, in response to NPB's goal of evaluating its scholarship program, Roots & Legacies helped enhance its structure and impact. We worked closely with NPB to better align the program with trust-building initiatives, diversity outreach, and create a professional development session featuring industry leaders, including NPB's CEO. This ensured that scholarship recipients were not only financially supported but also equipped with the skills and connections to become strong advocates for the industry. 

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National Pork Board Manager

The Result

Through this strategic partnership, NPB successfully navigated a period of transition while also making meaningful, long-term improvements to its leadership structure, event strategy, and industry development initiatives. The CliftonStrengths work resulted in improved team dynamics and leadership cohesion, creating a workplace culture that fosters collaboration and strategic thinking. The restructuring of NPB's signature events led to greater engagement from pork producers, ensuring these gatherings served as valuable touchpoints for industry connections and education. 

Roots & Legacies' interim leadership support provided the organization with much-needed stability, allowing for a thoughtful hiring process that brought the right talent without unnecessary pressure. The enhancements to the scholarship program positioned NPB as a leader in developing the next generation of industry professionals, equipping scholars with the tools and relationships needed to succeed. 

By addressing both immediate needs and long-term strategic goals, Roots & Legacies helped NPB strengthen its internal and external impact, ensuring its mission to serve pork producers and industry leaders remains strong and sustainable for the future.