What do pepper in a Diet Coke and organizational strategy have in common?

More than you might think.

In this episode Kim Frost explores why Centers of Excellence (COEs) are re-emerging as a powerful solution for companies navigating growth, AI adoption, leadership development, and operational consistency. While the old-school COE model often became bogged down in bureaucracy, today's version is focused on something much more valuable: helping organizations move faster without creating chaos.

Kim breaks down what a modern Center of Excellence looks like, why mid-sized companies may benefit from them even more than large enterprises, and how leadership, talent strategy, and AI governance are becoming increasingly connected.

If your organization is struggling with inconsistent processes, siloed knowledge, or uneven leadership practices, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on building alignment and scaling excellence across your business.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• What a Center of Excellence actually is
• Why COEs are making a comeback in the age of AI
• The difference between control and enablement
• How inconsistency slows growth and creates organizational drag
• Why leadership development may become the next major Center of Excellence
• The connection between talent architecture and business performance
• Warning signs your organization may need more alignment and structure
• How to scale best practices without creating unnecessary bureaucracy

💬 Connect with Kim: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/frostkim/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🌐 Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠frostconnections.com⁠