Stakeholder Accountability

A Surprise Visit Isn’t About Catching People — It’s About Reestablishing Standards

A Surprise Visit Isn’t About Catching People — It’s About Reestablishing Standards

Pholus Advisory | 08/06/2025
Surprise visits are one of the few tools leaders can use to cut through polished updates, staged reporting, and unchallenged routines. But the objective is often misunderstood. These visits are not meant to expose individuals or punish teams. Their purpose is to reassert expectations, reestablish accountability, and observe what happens…
How to Know If Your Local Campaign Is Actually Driving Demand

How to Know If Your Local Campaign Is Actually Driving Demand

Pholus Advisory | 09/08/2024
In complex or fragmented markets, local campaigns often get greenlit based on urgency or proximity, not evidence. Billboards go up. Radio ads run. Local agencies report “good engagement.” But actual demand doesn’t materialize. Whether you are funding a program, investing in a startup, or backing an advocacy initiative, knowing whether…
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