The fundamentals of strategic planning will be presented. This webinar will equip leaders with tools to define direction, set priorities, and execute effectively. Participants will learn how to analyze their business environment, identify strengths and gaps, and translate strategy into measurable actions. This session will help your organization build a repeatable planning process that drives results.
You will learn:
Strategic plan terminology
How to create a vision and mission
How to analyze your business capabilities to create strategic priorities
How to build an adaptive planning process to respond to market shifts.
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Presenter
Mary Hallock
Vice President of Operations
Mary Hallock is the Vice President of Operations at IMEC, where she leads statewide client engagement and service delivery efforts that help Illinois manufacturers grow, compete, and create jobs. In her role, Mary supports both the client engagement team and the specialists delivering services across Illinois, ensuring manufacturers are connected with the right internal and external experts to drive meaningful, measurable change.
Throughout her tenure at IMEC, Mary has played a key role in strengthening Northern Illinois manufacturing by supporting projects that have created and retained hundreds of jobs and delivered strong financial results. She works closely with regional managers and technical teams to identify the type of support manufacturers need—whether strategic, operational, or workforce-focused—and helps align resources to accelerate impact and long-term competitiveness.
Mary brings a strong combination of engineering, business, and leadership expertise to her work. Her background in executive coaching, facilitation, and Training Within Industry (TWI) allows her to guide leaders and frontline teams through change with clarity, discipline, and accountability. Her approach is grounded in collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and a deep commitment to strengthening Illinois’ manufacturing ecosystem.
Core Expertise
Operations Leadership & Service Delivery
Executive Coaching & Facilitation
Strategic Planning & Business Management
Workforce & Leadership Development
Cross-Functional Team Alignment
Manufacturing Growth & Competitiveness
Certifications & Specialized Skills
Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Instruction, Job Relations & Job Methods Trainer and Coach
OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer – General Industry
Certified Trainer, Development Dimensions International (DDI)
One-on-One Executive Coaching
Proven Impact
Mary has led and supported more than 50 manufacturing improvement projects, helping Illinois companies create over 30 new jobs, retain more than 300 jobs, and achieve an aggregate economic impact exceeding $27 million. Her leadership ensures IMEC’s services consistently deliver results that enable manufacturers to thrive, grow, and remain globally competitive.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Business Administration (Finance Concentration) - LaSalle University
