To succeed, a brand needs more than sound strategy and compelling creativity. O+CO believes it needs to be managed in a way that supports an organization’s operational makeup. Even in centralized structures, the pressures of scale and competition result in more parties becoming involved in branding decisions and processes. How can these collaborations sustain efficiency and quality without losing sight of what is most important? The answer comes from identifying the internal processes that are strategically important to a brand, and then developing the necessary skills and tools to support these procedures.