Using a proven framework and collaborative approach, this pillar combines strategy development with the structures and decision-making systems that turn strategy into coordinated, effective execution across your organization, giving customers and funders even more reason to believe in your mission and invest in your growth.
Strategy is successful when you have a culture that embraces it, and organizations grow faster when managers have the time and energy to grow their people. This proven process surfaces what's working, addresses what isn't, and gives leaders an actionable roadmap to build a workplace people are proud to be a part of.
Your mission-driven team deserves access to the same proven practices used by successful corporations. I can help solve your team's toughest challenges in two essential, connected pillars:
Better World Strategy
Strategy Consulting for Mission-driven Businesses and Nonprofit Teams
Game-changing strategy for missions that matter
Common problems I help solve
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Strategy is outdated, not followed, or nonexistent
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Organizations are falling short of their goals, leaving customer uninspired
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Teams are overwhelmed and everything feels like a priority
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Leaders and teams aren't aligned on roles and objectives
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Cultural issues are hurting morale and hindering progress
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Client Outcomes
Organizations that work with me can expect: faster progress and greater impact in the communities they serve; earned confidence from customers and funders that increases their desire to invest; alignment across the organization so everyone moves together; a healthy culture, where everyone sees how their work contributes.
"I would recommend him without hesitation... Better World Strategy is a natural extension of how Erik has always operated, and I'd point any mission-driven team his way.
James Pickell
Principal Technical PM, Azure Marketplace
"Erik is a caring and passionate leader who helped us transition into a more open, tolerant, and diverse culture. This directly translated into tangible results."
Ricardo Villalobos
Senior Director, Customer Executive Advisor
"Erik has a gift for bringing clarity to teams that are overwhelmed and misaligned... His approach is thoughtful, human-centered, and practical."
David Mattingley
Sr. Technical Program Manager, Azure Reliability
"Erik sees the big picture in a complex environment, maintains a creative approach... and has an uncanny ability to extract crucial insights from a noisy background."
Shao Chin
Principal Engineering Manager, Microsoft
"Erik imparted deeper insights on his philosophies and passion related to developing effective teams and healthy work cultures — from leadership principles to practical thought exercises."
Peter Chen
Senior Business Program Manager, Microsoft
"If you're looking for someone who can shape strategy and build the culture to sustain it, Erik is exactly that person. He builds trust and holds the big picture without losing sight of execution."
Katerina Nikolova
Strategy & Readiness Leader, C+AI
Getting Started
Every organization comes with different needs and capacities. I'll meet you where you're at, with meaningful discounts for nonprofits and a sliding scale for mission-driven organizations. No sales pitches and no pressure.
- Complete a free Organizational Health Check.
- If you decide to move forward, contact me to schedule a free call.
- Receive a flexible, no obligation development proposal in one business day.
- I'll provide practical first steps and set a consultation pace that works for you.