Projects
$20B pharmaceutical company
Worked with senior leadership team to implement startup U.S. affiliate organization to serve largest customer base. Grew $12B portfolio to $18B and reduced unfavorable attrition from 16 percent to 2 percent.
$50B retailer of
home improvement products
Partnered with new CIO in major reorganization of IT department after major public debacle. Re-established credibility of the leadership team and improved customer satisfaction with external-facing website by 235 percent.
$6B automotive parts
and components supplier
Increased business focus and involvement in worldwide integration of software solutions in each of its manufacturing plants (Italy, China, Mexico and U.S.) that reduced inventory costs by 10 percent by providing increased visibility to entire supply chain.
$1B manufacturer of
personal care and beauty products
Facilitated division-wide, major system upgrade that improved customer fill rates by 35 percent. Drove the process to prepare all finance and procurement employees and all 125 suppliers. Project came in on time and under budget while providing continuity to customers.
Community college serving
30,000 students with
$103M operating budget
Facilitated implementation of a new integrated student administration system that saved $5M in annual operating costs while increasing student enrollment by 10%. Disarmed antagonistic faculty union and redesigned organization to handle new system. Chancellor called the implementation the best ever for the college.
Youth and community development not-for-profit
Worked with the executive team to establish a stronger culture of trust and healthy dissent, breaking down organizational silos and improving leadership. Results tripling the impact to the community served.
$21B major appliance manufacturer – worked with senior leaders to
- Acquired and integrated a major competitor that created the world’s largest major home appliance company with no disruption in service. Achieved $900M in annualized operational savings and 10 percent reduction in combined inventory. Delivered 23,000 hours of training in six weeks for 3,000 employees. CEO stated, “One of the best go-lives.”
- Repaired customers’ confidence and turned around a failing e-commerce project. Achieved several million dollars savings over three years; one project alone saved $90M annually. Won Quality Achievement Award.
- Created Customer Relationship Management platform that provided for $100M in increased sales while achieving annual operational savings of $200K.
$34B insurance provider
Built brand strategy for firm’s 1,000-person technology support center by incorporating user and partner feedback; transformed leadership behavior from historically inward-focused to become more externally focused and provided greater customer support.
$4B transportation
oversight agency
Developed the change management strategy for the implementation and integration of a new computer system designed to streamline agency operations and improve responsiveness to member organizations. Projected to yield a 21 percent ROI.
“Steve engaged our senior leadership team to increase organizational health and improve our ability to collaborate. He used his skills to help us build our team and improve the transparency, trust, and engagement of all our employees throughout the United States. He is one of the best consultants I have worked with in my over 23 years of industry experience.”
Companies & People I’ve Worked With
Case Studies
Peralta Community College District
How Steve helped disarm a highly resistant faculty organization to achieve one of the most successful projects in college history.
AbbVie, Inc. U.S. Medical Affairs
Learn how Steve helped a leadership team increase employee engagement scores by 35% and reduced attrition from 16% to 2%.
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