Pepper Foster Consulting

Last Friday, we were honored to host 18 graduate students from the Portland State University School of Business for an overview and?glimpse into the world of consulting through the Pepper Foster lens. We discussed the fundamentals of consulting, the skill sets of consultants and how?their life experiences can build into the path of consulting. Cheers to the next generation of consulting talent! #consulting #psuschoolofbusiness #portlandstateuniversity #PFC

One of the things we do so that we can advise our clients effectively is how the geo-political situation is evolving and will impact their businesses. This post from our CEO shares a Substack post from Ian Bremmer which argues the risk of a cold or hot war between the US and China has declined and that globalization is far from dead.

? The Pepper Foster Pulse Update!?? There is no episode release this week – but trust us, it’s for a good reason! We’ve been busy recording with an incredible lineup of leaders who will be sharing their insights and experiences with you throughout the remainder of the year. Here's a sneak peek of our upcoming podcast guests: ?? A 15-year leader diving deep into?Innovation in Change Management ?? A?Corporate Development Leader (VC)?at a large, privately held organization discussing the M&A market and what she's seeing in the marketplace ?? An?SVP of Growth?from the healthcare space, exploring how to drive growth in a constantly evolving landscape ?? A?Chief Procurement Officer?from a large retailer sharing insights on procurement and where the industry is going in 2025? ?? An?Executive Director?of a non-profit organization on leading impactful missions that inspire change and her new book on her cancer journey ?? Pepper Foster’s own founder and CEO, Damian Smith, bringing his vision for the future and reflections on today’s business world Stay tuned for these thought-provoking conversations on #ThePepperFosterPulse, and get ready to hear from the voices shaping our industries today! #podcast #pepperfoster #managementconsulting #businessleaders #leadership Nathan Caskey Todd Dale Damian Smith https://lnkd.in/grreRUkq

Here's another great example of our MSP Pepper Foster team giving back to the community by helping an incredible organization, HandsOn Twin Cities.

Yesterday morning, one of our Minneapolis project teams had the pleasure of spending time at HandsOn Twin Cities, volunteering to clean and organize their warehouse as they gear up for another season of impactful events! At Pepper Foster, community is more than just a priority—it’s a core belief. We’re proud to live this value by authentically and effectively applying our expertise and passion to support projects that strengthen our community. Each philanthropic activity is guided by our employees, ensuring we remain focused on the causes that matter most. It was a rewarding day of teamwork and giving back, and we're excited to see the incredible things HandsOn Twin Cities will accomplish next!? ? #CommunityDriven #VolunteerDay #PepperFoster

Another great Pepper Foster Pulse Podcast. This thought provoking episode is worth 15 minutes of your time. Give it a listen, download the whitepaper and please send us your comments and feedback. Apple: https://lnkd.in/grreRUkq

The S&P 500 has seen a surge in average annual returns, rising from around 6% in the 1960’s and 1970’s to over 20% recently. Yet, the average lifespan of companies listed on the S&P 500 has plummeted, from 67 years to just 15 years or less. This paradox raises a critical question:?Is being in the S&P 500 bad for business? https://lnkd.in/gUF_mnQb

A wealth management team in a top 5 national bank had challenges attracting and retaining high-quality team members and the team’s backlog of work had grown insurmountable. The client needed a strategy to reduce attrition but lacked the expertise to identify the root causes of turnover, eliminate the team’s backlog, identify service gaps, and build a stable, successful team. Using Pepper Foster’s strategic transformation experience and StratC&T? framework we implemented a team development program and workflow strategy to solve the client’s largest challenges, reduce turnover, increase team and customer satisfaction, work the backlog, and hire and onboard new team members. https://lnkd.in/gFcW4GUe

Pepper Foster spearheaded a digital transformation initiative focused on enhancing the athlete experience and improving operational efficiency. The new solution dramatically improved the functionality and efficiency of the lab, allowing for simultaneous multi-athlete tracking and interactive data engagement. Researchers and athletes experienced a more seamless interaction, with significant enhancements in data capture and analysis capabilities. https://lnkd.in/g8y8FgBi #PFC #Consulting #DigitalTransformation

Our client had seen the number of initiatives significantly increase over the last 3 years and needed a tool and methodology to align leadership around project prioritization and resource utilization. Pepper Foster worked with stakeholders to understand the priorities and constraints and rapidly developed and deployed a resource management tool and process. https://lnkd.in/ggcPh4qY #PFC #Consulting #ResourcePlanning #ResourceManagement