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What Counts?

Welcome to What Counts? by TrailBlazer Consulting. The hosts, Maura Dunn and Lee Karas bring over 30 years of experience consulting with public and private organizations across industries including energy, biotech, manufacturing, and technology. We...more

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Growth vs Governance: The Tension Every Leader Feels - E128

February 23, 2026

Growth vs Governance: The Tension Every Leader Feels - E128

Episode 128 - In this episode of What Counts, Lee and Maura dive into one of the most universal challenges leaders face: balancing the...

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When Workflow Fails: How Misaligned Policies Break Processes and Create Hidden Risk - E127

February 09, 2026

When Workflow Fails: How Misaligned Policies Break Processes and Create Hidden Risk - E127

Episode 127 - This episode of What Counts unpacks a problem every organization faces but few diagnose correctly: workflows fail when they don’t reflect...

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The Maturity Mirage: Why Organizations Think They're Well-Managed (But Aren't) - E126

January 26, 2026

The Maturity Mirage: Why Organizations Think They're Well-Managed (But Aren't) - E126

Episode 126 – Many organizations confidently claim they operate in a mature, well‑managed environment—until someone starts examining how work actually gets done. In this...

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CLM Fundamentals: Why Readiness Matters More Than Software - E125

January 12, 2026

CLM Fundamentals: Why Readiness Matters More Than Software - E125

Episode 125 - Contract Lifecycle Management touches every corner of an organization—finance, legal, procurement, operations, compliance, and the business itself. But despite the promise...

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Fact or Fiction: Governance Myths Part 2 - E124

December 29, 2025

Fact or Fiction: Governance Myths Part 2 - E124

Episode 124 - Fact or Fiction. Governance gets a bad rap—too rigid, too bureaucratic, too “records police.” But in reality, good Information Governance is...

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Fact or Fiction: Busting the Myths of Information Governance Part 1 - E123

December 15, 2025

Fact or Fiction: Busting the Myths of Information Governance Part 1 - E123

Episode 123 - Fact or Fiction. Welcome to What Counts by TrailBlazer Consulting, the podcast where we cut through the noise and uncover what...

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