Trish Holliday and Lucinda Kenning, Founding PartnersHolliday│Kenning is a management and leadership HR consulting firm that believes in organizations where learning is ongoing, where personal development extends beyond the workplace and reaches out to the community-at-large. We believe in entities where change is championed, and organizational structures and practices adapt to stakeholder needs and changing environments. We have seen organizations change and we have seen employees energized by their mission who work hard for the stakeholders they serve. We want to provide leaders and organizations with the tools to facilitate this cultural transformation.
The two founding partners of Holliday│Kenning have over 40 years of combined service in change management and leadership development in state government, business, and nonprofit settings. Organizations value our customized solutions which use our experience as academics, consultants, and, most important, practitioners to help leaders create the desired results. We strive to be the kind of firm that is relatable, solution-focused, and metrics driven.
Founding Partner Dr. Trish Holliday, the first Chief Learning Officer for any state in the nation, spent over a decade serving three administrations and creating an internationally recognized leadership development and learning platform for the state of Tennessee. Her work has been featured in Chief Learning Officer Magazine and Governing Magazine. “Doc” Holliday is an educator, speaker, workshop facilitator, and executive coach. She believes in a culture that promotes engagement, encourages retention, and provides development for all employees, positioning the organization as a learning
Founding Partner Lucinda Kenning led the Human Capital Management division of the State of Oklahoma for seven years. As a change agent for corporate and government entities, she has led large structural reorganizations that led to transformational culture changes. She is a recognized leader and mentor in professional organizations. Lucinda models this energetic and optimistic approach in her business consultations. She is an in-demand speaker that has been praised for her ability to apply academic principles to real-word environments with solutions that are both evidence-based and implementable.
Both are sought after speakers, facilitators, and strategists.
Our approach
At Holliday│Kenning, our Playbook offers five distinct plays using our unique LPL model (Learn It, Practice It, Launch It) that focuses on growing leaders and driving optimal performance. We bring a wealth of knowledge and experience as we lead customized solutions for your organization. We recognize the inherent value of people and their roles in processes in moving your organization to the next level.
What separates good organizations from great organizations is their commitment to developing leaders in a results-based culture. Our plays are divided into two areas of focus that will help your organization thrive in an ever-changing environment.
GROWING LEADERS
Succession Readiness and Leadership Development
DRIVING PERFORMANCE
Strategic Planning, Organizational Accountability, and Change Navigation
Why Select Us?
Our strategic planning approach is designed for all involved to walk away from the whole process with an aligned strategy that addresses the changing landscape and needs that impact your organization and your partners. Absent a clear strategy, an organization and its people get lost in a mire of confusion, and lack of direction that could lead to frustration with all parties involved. The strategic planning process is an engaging process for all participants and creates strong collaboration opportunities between board members, stakeholders, and executive leadership that results in a plan for success. The goal is to address the real challenge of defining what is important, prioritization, and alignment of the work required to achieve the desired success.
Why select Holliday│Kenning to guide this essential process?
● We create customized solutions: We use our unique playbook and LPL implementation model to design a solution that is customized for you.
● Our solutions are pragmatic: Designed for practitioners by practitioners.
● We are experienced: We have learned what really works for organizations and have a proven track record delivering similar projects.
The strategic planning process engages all participants and creates strong collaboration opportunities between board members, stakeholders, and executive leadership, resulting in a successful plan
These strengths and our systematic strategic planning process provide a roadmap that charts a path of how to achieve your desired goals.
What do organizational leaders say about us?
“The Holliday│Kenning team is focused on results, which they have achieved throughout their careers by building relationships and partnering with customers to assess their needs and assist in achieving their vision. Their passion is contagious, resulting in high levels of engagement during their sessions. Their customers consistently return for their services and refer them to colleagues without hesitation. It is with distinct pleasure that I endorse the Holliday│Kenning partnership.” Rebecca Hunter Former TN Commissioner of Human Resources
“I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Holliday│Kenning through my role as the Director of Louisiana’s Civil Service system and through my leadership with the National Association of State Personnel Executives (NASPE). Individually, both are proven thought leaders in Human Resources. Collectively, they create a dynamic synergy to help leaders think strategically and deliver effective results.” Byron Decoteau Louisiana State Civil Service Director
Using the LPL model for strategic planning, organizations create a culture of alignment.
Ready to run this Play?
Contact us at info@hollidaykenning.com to learn more about how our Playbook and the LPL model can address your organizational needs. Use our customized solutions to grow your leaders, drive performance, and be ready to thrive in an ever-changing environment.
