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Project Management: Turning Vision into Results

Sep 29, 2026
 

Execution.  Execution.  Execution.

Execution makes or breaks a project.  Leaving everything to chance creates confusion, cost overruns and wasted resource management.

Attempting to "war game" as much of the project in advance will help offset the "broken pipes" in the process.

In this podcast clip, I speak with Ilaina Sperling regarding turning project vision into results.

John Matthews, President & CEO, Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc.

John Matthews is the Founder and President of Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc. a Raleigh, NC-based management consulting company. Gray Cat specializes in strategic project management and consulting for multi-unit operations; interim executive management; and strategic planning. Mr. Matthews has over 30 years of senior-level executive experience in the retail industry, involving three dynamic multi-unit companies. Mr. Matthews experience includes President of Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches; Vice President of Marketing, Merchandising, Corporate Communications, Facilities and Real Estate for Clark Retail Enterprises/White Hen Pantry; and National Marketing Director at Little Caesar's Pizza! Pizza!