Summary
Robin L. Champ is a visionary leader in strategic foresight and strategy management, currently serving as the Vice President, Strategic Foresight at LBL Strategies and an instructor at Harvard Extension School. She is a Certified Strategy Management Professional (SMP) through the International Association for Strategy Professionals (IASP), where she also serves as Co-Chair of the Government Community of Practice (IASP-GovCoP). With a distinguished career spanning key roles in both the Department of Defense and the U.S. Secret Service, Robin brings unparalleled expertise to the table.
Retired as the Chief of the Enterprise Strategy Division at the United States Secret Service, Robin led the organization’s foresight and strategic planning efforts. Notably, she also co-chaired the Federal Foresight Community of Interest, showcasing her commitment to advancing foresight practices across government.
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Biography
Prior to her tenure at USSS, Robin served as the Chief of the Global Futures Office at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). There, she developed a pioneering methodology encompassing stakeholder interviews, scenario-based planning, SWOT analysis, policy analysis, and crowdsourcing. This approach formed the bedrock of the Agency’s Strategic Plan, solidifying Robin’s reputation as a thought leader in the field.
Robin’s influence extended even further at DTRA, where she led the Project on Advanced Systems and Concepts for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD). Through strategic studies and dialogues, she addressed critical national security and CWMD challenges, forging collaborations with esteemed institutions like the National Defense University and the U.S. Air Force Institute for National Security Studies.
Her tenure at the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) saw her at the forefront of the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review, where she played a pivotal role as the DLA Lead. Notably, Robin authored the DLA Transformation Roadmap and served as the Program Manager for DLA’s Balanced Scorecard, leaving an indelible mark on the agency’s strategic trajectory.
In addition to her official positions, Ms. Champ is a U.S. Army proclaimed “Mad Scientist;” Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance (FFAA); and a regular columnist for Homeland Security Today magazine.
Robin’s illustrious career has earned her accolades, including a commendation from the Vice President of the United States; the prestigious DTRA Director’s Distinguished Civilian Service Medal; the U.S. Secret Service Director’s Impact Award (twice); and GTSC’s Strategic Advisor of the Year. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism/Advertising from the University of Maryland, where she graduated at the pinnacle of her Advertising class. Additionally, she holds a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from NDU’s Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF) – now the Eisenhower School, and is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School’s Senior Executive Fellows program. She also holds a Certificate in Foresight from the University of Houston.
A sought-after keynote speaker on foresight, Robin has graced numerous forums, including the International Association for Strategy Professionals, Federal Foresight Community of Interest, Palladium Strategy Summit, National Defense University, American Society of Microbiology, Department of Homeland Security, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy National Labs, OPM’s Federal Executive Institute, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
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LBL Strategies (LBL)
Who We Are
LBL Strategies (LBL) is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Since 1985, we have provided a full range of strategic planning and management consulting services to public, private and nonprofit organizations as well as a variety of strategy-focused training and certification programs.
Our customer value proposition grows out of more than 35 years of experience in helping organizations focus, make better decisions and grow by instilling the ability to think and act strategically. The LBL team is made up of respected practitioners for strategic planning and leadership development.
LBL is actively involved in industry developments working with the International Association for Strategy Professionals at both local and national levels.
How We Help
The field of strategy management continues to gain wider acceptance within organizations in public, private and non-profit settings. As pioneering leaders in strategic management, we stay on top of practical developments in the field, adding new principles to our training and consulting services. A strategic planning process and the resulting plan are of little value unless the plan is fully executed. This can only be realized by maintaining clear alignment between the priorities set forth in the plan and day-to-day activities. To that end, we will strive to help your team build strategic management competencies to successfully execute your plan.
Regardless of your circumstances, we offer a program delivery method that works for you. In the current environment, we believe that offering a variety of training methods to fit your needs is key. For that reason, we offer both synchronous and asynchronous online learning opportunities in addition to our in-person programs.
