Mark Holdeman Senior Partner/Advisor
Mark has over 40 years of broad business management experience, including senior management roles, strategic planning, change management, and business turnarounds for both public and private organizations.
Education
- BS Marketing from Wright State University
Certifications
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Senior Leadership Development-Center For Creative Leadership
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Why Most Projects Fail (And 6 Processes to Prevent It)
New Oaks Consulting Introduction If you’re an executive responsible for delivering strategic initiatives, you’re all too familiar with the frustration. Despite having talented teams, adequate budgets, and what seemed like solid planning, projects still derail. The deadlines slip. The budgets balloon. And you’re left explaining to stakeholders why the transformation is “still in progress.” You’re
November 14, 2025Read More -
Why 70% of Strategic Initiatives Fail (And How Smart Leaders Fix It)
New Oaks Consulting Introduction You approved the budget. You assigned your best people. You set clear deadlines. So, why is your critical project missing deadlines and exceeding its budget? If this scenario sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Research shows that 50 to 70% of change initiatives fail to deliver their intended business outcomes. The culprit?
November 7, 2025Read More