Good Luck, Scott! (And let Us Introduce You to Vivayic!)
What does that look like? For our corporate clients, we drive results in sales, adoptions of systems and processes, and performance improvement by designing and developing solutions for enabling sales, product training, customer education, systems training, etc. For our NGO and public clients working to improve the performance of employees or stakeholders, many of our solutions are similar and include new program curriculum, e-learning assets, web and mobile applications, and performance support tools. A third area of our work is in career, education, and workforce success. In this area, we leverage the experience of Scott and others on our team who’ve held leadership positions to consult on strategy and help with planning and execution of new initiatives and programs.
If you’ve not heard of Vivayic, it’s likely because we work quietly in the background to help other organizations succeed. Our team members derive satisfaction from seeing action translated into results — not from getting recognized by others. Scott exemplifies that mindset. He is a tireless servant leader that has helped build our organization and guide the strategy of clients without seeking credit or recognition for his efforts.
When Scott joined our team, we needed an executive leader that could help us establish core processes, develop our people, and improve our operational effectiveness. In short, he nailed it! He’s helped us achieve all those goals and more. During his tenure, Vivayic was recognized as one of “Inc.” magazine’s 5,000 fastest growing companies in 2016 and 2017. Vivayic was also named one of the “Best Places to Work” in 2017 by the same magazine. Most importantly, Scott has been a coach, mentor, role model, and accountability partner for everyone on our team. Each of us is better for having worked with Scott.
I’m not going to lie; I had mixed feelings when Scott told me of the possibility of the nomination. Selfishly, I want him to stay and continue to help us be the best we can be. But, with a few days of reflection, it’s easy to hope for his confirmation because I, and many of us on the Vivayic team, were career technical teachers. We get it. We understand the need for leadership during this time to help CTE and adult education evolve to meet the needs of kids and communities. Scott is the right person. I know of no one else that will serve this country and serve career, technical, and adult education with as much honor and devotion as Scott Stump. Good luck, friend! The Vivayic team is cheering for you!