Impact on Clients.

Optimizing Operations for a Cleveland-Based Software Firm

Streamlined operations to cut costs and improve efficiency in a fast-growing software company.

Rising operational costs and inefficient workflows were limiting the company’s ability to scale and meet demand. Leadership recognized a need for better alignment between teams and more efficient processes to reduce redundancies.
Conducted a comprehensive review of the organization, identified bottlenecks, and inefficient workflows. Identified key management issues, along with expense categories that could be reduced or minimized, while maintaining organizational effectiveness.
Reduced operational costs by 20% within three months, improved delivery timelines, and increased team productivity across key departments.

Planning for a Fortune 100 Manufacturing Firm

Developed a cohesive strategy to align global risk operations across 45 sites throughout the country.

The organization struggled with fragmented operations and a lack of unified direction across its global locations. This resulted in inefficiencies, inconsistent performance, and missed growth opportunities related to its risk management strategy.
Conducted interviews across departments to identify key weaknesses in the organization’s risk posture and analyzed related metrics to pinpoint vulnerabilities. Developed a comprehensive understanding of risk challenges and aligned leadership on priorities.
Rolled out an organization-wide risk strategy and implemented related operational elements within 18 months, significantly improving resilience and mitigating critical vulnerabilities.

Leadership Development for a Midwestern Construction Firm

Enhanced leadership capabilities to improve team alignment and organizational performance.

Senior leaders were struggling to align team objectives with broader organizational strategy, leading to inconsistent results and low engagement. The lack of targeted development support exacerbated the issue.
Delivered personalized executive coaching sessions and implemented leadership development plans tailored to individual needs. Facilitated team workshops to ensure alignment and better collaboration.
Approximately 35% of leaders that worked with our team were promoted within a year. The organization’s overall performance increased, along with leadership satisfaction scores.

AI-Powered Solutions for Enterprise Content Management

Leveraged AI tools and cloud technologies to develop scalable, secure solutions for workflow management.

The client needed reliable, scalable systems to manage content, streamline workflows, and process documents intelligently while maintaining strict data privacy and integrity standards.
Designed and implemented AI-powered solutions tailored to enterprise needs, integrating modern cloud infrastructure to enhance scalability and reliability. Ensured compliance with data privacy regulations and built robust frameworks for intelligent document processing.
Delivered advanced enterprise content and workflow management systems that improved efficiency, supported evolving client needs, and upheld the highest standards of data security.

Developing a Digital Marketplace for a Midwestern Organization

Designed a digital marketplace to streamline solution purchases and foster collaboration within a partner ecosystem.

Organizations needed a centralized platform for customers to access solutions and integrations from resellers, systems integrators, and independent software vendors, enhancing customer experience and promoting innovation.
Constructed a digital marketplace that enables consumers to seamlessly discover and purchase solutions. Established partnerships with resellers and vendors to expand offerings and integrated features to ensure scalability and ease of use.
Cultivated a collaborative ecosystem that supports customer innovation, drives cooperation among partners, and simplifies the purchasing process for end users.

Cloud Platform Development for a Technology Organization

Designed and implemented a cloud platform to streamline software sharing, improving ROI and reducing duplicated work.

The organization faced inefficiencies and wasted resources due to fragmented software sharing processes across multiple countries, leading to duplicated efforts and lower returns on technology investments.
Developed a unified cloud platform to enable seamless multi-country software sharing, standardized processes to improve efficiency, and integrated robust reporting tools to monitor platform usage and performance.
The platform was adopted by 50K+ users per month, significantly improved ROI on software investments, and eliminated duplicated work across regions, enhancing global collaboration.

Data Integration and Analysis for a Global Firm

Streamlined data integration & analysis across firm-wide systems, improving decision-making capabilities.

The organization faced challenges with siloed data systems, leading to inefficiencies and limited access to actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
Supported the integration of three disparate systems, consolidating 100K+ data points into a centralized platform. Conducted detailed data analysis to reconcile data and provide leaders with actionable information.
Enhanced data accessibility and accuracy, improved cross-departmental reporting, and enabled more informed and timely strategic decisions.

Strategic Plan Development for a Media Company

Created a strategic plan to streamline operations, clarify priorities, and boost team performance.

The company lacked a clear strategic direction, resulting in inefficiencies, scattered priorities, and underperforming teams.
Collaborated with leadership to develop a comprehensive strategic plan that streamlined operations, identified key organizational focal points, and introduced performance-enhancing initiatives for teams.
Improved operational efficiency, clarified organizational priorities, and enhanced team alignment and productivity across the company.

Program Transformation for a Healthcare Organization

Conducted a strategic review to improve the performance and value of a key program, reversing a 30% loss.

A critical program was underperforming, losing 30% of its value due to inefficiencies and misaligned focus areas.
Facilitated strategic workshops and conducted a thorough analysis of the program, identifying areas to sunset and others to enhance. Collaborated with leadership to refocus resources on high-impact initiatives.

Strategic Development for a Global Nonprofit Organization

Strengthened impact by developing a comprehensive strategic plan and leadership programs across multiple locations.

The organization lacked a clear long-term strategy and consistent leadership development across its operations in the U.S., Dominican Republic, and India, limiting its ability to scale and maximize impact.
Collaborated with leadership to identify organizational priorities, designed a five-year strategic plan, and implemented leadership development programs tailored to local contexts.
Enhanced organizational alignment, improved leadership capabilities, and generated $1.5M annually in new donations to support mission-critical programs.

Leadership of a Cross-Functional Solutions Team

Directed a team of 100+ professionals delivering tailored solutions across multiple verticals, driving $100M+ in revenue.

Clients and prospects in key verticals required specialized, scalable solutions to address complex operational challenges and achieve strategic goals.
Led a cross-functional team of Solution Engineers, Architects, Specialty Teams, and Consultants, ensuring alignment with client needs across Financial Services, Government, Higher Education, Manufacturing, and Commercial sectors. Focused on expanding client relationships and enhancing solution delivery.
Strengthened client engagement, expanded market presence in diverse verticals, and maintained responsibility for over $100M in annual revenue.

IT Recovery Analysis for a $1.5B Organization

Conducted a comprehensive IT recovery assessment and delivered a multi-year risk mitigation plan for a $1.6B nonprofit.

The organization’s IT recovery capabilities were insufficient to meet operational demands, exposing them to significant risks of downtime and data loss. Leadership needed a clear plan to address vulnerabilities and ensure long-term resilience.
Performed a detailed analysis and quantitative gap assessment of existing IT recovery processes, identifying critical weaknesses. Collaborated with stakeholders to design a multi-year strategic plan, outlining prioritized actions and resource requirements. Presented the findings and recommendations to the COO and CIO for approval.
Equipped the organization with a robust roadmap to enhance IT recovery capabilities, reduce risk exposure, and ensure operational continuity in alignment with organizational goals.

Note: Some projects listed were conducted by StrengthsInsights practitioners prior to starting the firm.

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