Who is ABL Wise
ABL Wise Consulting focuses on developing organizational excellence within non-profit organizations.
Through the enABLe Leadership System, your enhanced leadership will result in a healthier organization – the people, the culture, and the systems directly benefit. ABL Wise Consulting works with non-profit leaders who are committed to the next step in personal and organizational development. ABL Wise focuses on small to midsized non-profit organizations with a clearly articulated mission.
The enABLe Leadership System focuses on the four aspects of an organization: self (the leader), culture, others, and systems. The methodology provides personalized support, targeted to your needs and context. The enABLe Leadership System utilizes a blend of coaching and consulting. ABL Wise helps leaders and managers identify and analyze a challenge they are facing - whether it’s a problem to solve or a “next step” in organizational development. The enABLe Leadership System helps leaders develop a plan for addressing the challenge, while engaging in self-reflection and the intentional building of leadership skills.
Meet Allison Langford
Dr. Allison Langford is the CEO of ABL Wise Consulting LLC. Throughout her career, she has enjoyed building collaborative relationships to develop people, solve problems, and improve organizations. She brings that experience and relational approach to her clients, providing support and guidance for leaders and organizations.
Allison has 30 years of experience in education, with 22 years in higher education. Allison has a wide range of experience in higher education and in non-profit organizations:
10 years as a higher education administrator, including executive experience
Led strategic planning efforts on the organizational level
Led teams that launched strategic change initiatives (department and organizational)
Developed and facilitated a variety of professional development workshops and presentations
Has served as an interim director, board member, and board chair of local or state-level non-profit organizations
Allison’s experience in a variety of leadership roles across the organization, including an executive-level role, has given her a broad perspective of the organization. She has supervised staff and volunteers. Allison has training in Lean Fundamentals and Six Sigma. She was named a member of the 2021 class of Most Influential Women by the Springfield Business Journal.
Allison began her career as a high school math teacher. After eight years in K-12 education, Allison transitioned to higher education where she has served in several capacities for the past 22 years.
Allison has an Ed.D. in Higher Education from the University of Arkansas, a master of science in mathematics from Missouri State University, and a bachelor of science in applied mathematics from Texas A&M University. Originally from Houston, Texas, Allison has made her home in southwest Missouri for the past 30 years.
Wisdom
a reliance on the body of proven knowledge and experience
Integrity
demonstrating strong moral principles, including honesty and trustworthiness
Sagacity
the ability to understand complex situations and making good decisions within that context
Effectiveness
the end result of our relationship is your leadership and organization being improved