Working With Us
OUR APPROACH
Working with Us
Collaborative, Responsive, Innovative, Engaging, Results Driven… this is the heart of the way we do business.
One of our core beliefs is that our clients have a valued perspective on their problems, business challenges, and the changing contexts of their own organizations.
This collaborative approach is the foundation of how we work together as partners—from initial discovery and analysis to solution design and delivery to performancetracking and measuring results.
We strive to be a genuine partner in every interaction, and are deeply committed to your success as our client.
First Steps In Working Together and “Pro-Bono" Commitment
Our first step will be to schedule a briefing call to discuss your needs (e.g., coaching referral for hi po leader; facilitate executive team meeting; design leadership architecture or development program modules, etc.).
We offer “a pro-bono” discovery process which includes interviews with lead executive, referring manager or coachees. Once the discovery needs assessment is complete, we will draft a proposal with development solution options, a workplan, and fees that meet your budget requirements. (You can see examples of our approach/client work plans in each the 3 services areas: Catalyze, Orchestrate, and Design/Build.)
Additionally, if there is a specific skillset or background area required to be most effective,
we can offer a team of experts from our Leadership Associates/Partners as appropriate.
LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATES/PARTNERS
We have developed key partnerships with several firms to provide depth and expertise to our client engagements. Each Leadership Associate represents over a decade of experience working together—and expands our capabilities in key services areas: catalyzing executive assessment and coaching, orchestrating strategy alignment and executive team effectiveness, and design/building of leader strategy and development programs. Our partners are: Phil Drouillard, Robert Goldberg, Bruce McBratney, Marnie Smith, and Sheila Connor.
Duke Corporate Education (Duke CE)
Duke CE is regularly ranked as the world's best provider of custom executive education by Business Week and the Financial Times. After 10 years as a successful Managing Director, Karen is an executive coach and orchestrator with Duke CE’s Global Educator Network.
McBratney Consulting Ltd.
McBratney Consulting designs and delivers management off-sites and workshops, executive education, and leadership coaching that are powerful catalysts for fresh thinking, frank dialogue, and strategic change. They work with clients to:
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Increase commitment to strategy, at every level of leadership
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Reduce “time-to-productive” for leaders new to their role or organization
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Deepen the pool of leaders ready to take on new challenges
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Move good ideas to the people who can use them… faster
Organization Insight
Organization Insight is a consulting firm dedicated to helping our clients become more effective and competitive through people. They help executives and their teams build healthy cultures, implement new strategy, and develop greater capacity for leadership through the following areas:
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Customized Leadership Development
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Team Effectiveness
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Executive Coaching
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Organizational Change
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Conferences and Retreats
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Non-Profit Leadership
Lighthouse NINE
Lighthouse NINE is a long standing partner in the Canada market and with our clients. A firm of Business Management Consultants located in Toronto, Lighthouse NINE specializes in Improving Organizational Performance through People in the following areas:
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Culture Change and Employee Engagement
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Change Management
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High Performance Teams
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Leadership Development
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Organizational Design
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Sales Force Effectiveness
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Strategic Alignment and Cascade
Guiding Leaders and Teams
Guiding leaders, aligning teams, and empowering organizations, Guiding Leaders and Teams consulting firm helps organizations build a more conscious business so they can achieve exceptional results by:
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Growing strong leaders who inspire their teams
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Aligning and leveraging your teams with shared vision and values
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Fostering trust, cooperation, and mutual respect
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Enabling your organization to embrace change
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Building your business culture the smart way