think2perform RESEARCH INSTITUTE serves to unlock innovations in leadership by leveraging scientific research to inform and improve real life situations. Through deeper, data-based explorations of human and organizational development, we seek to enhance and expand the influence and effectiveness of individuals and organizations.LET’S CONNECTkberman@t2pri.org612-843-5006www.t2pri.orgFOLLOW US:https://www.linkedin.com/company/think2perform/

Focusing on client growth and improved operating performance, Business Strategy & Research advises global corporate and non-profit leaders in developing and evaluating strategic initiatives, enterprise-wide organization transformation, M&A integration and leadership coaching. Recent work includes:VALIDATED STRATEGIC INITIATIVES PRIOR TO INVESTMENTFor a global medical company, conducted international focus groups to validate investment focus and strategy, ensuring value and return on investment.ADVISED BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON GOVERNANCE AND ENTERPRISE STRATEGYProvided counsel on Board governance and committee structure; led enterprise-wide strategic plan development.DEVELOPED STRATEGIC GROWTH PLAN FOCUSED ON TWO NEW SERVICE OPPORTUNITIESFor a health care service company, supported Board and executive leadership team in identifying two emerging revenue opportunities and developing a plan to support growth.CONDUCTED EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENTAL/COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS FOR BOARD DECISIONSFor an electronic financial services company, supported competitive intelligence assessment efforts by highlighted emerging market trends in mobile banking and small business affecting its business. IMPLEMENTED ROI PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS FOR RESOURCE INVESTMENT BY BOARDDesigned and led a return on investment (ROI) review of programs to quantify return, impact and cost; recommended priorities for allocation and investment of financial and human resources; approach adopted for annual re-evaluation and resourcing.LED STRATEGIC PLANNING INITIATIVE LEADING TO WORLD-CLASS PROGRAMSSpearheaded best-in-class school district planning effort focused on breakthrough global educational trends. Collaborated with School Superintendent, Board members and fundraisers to prioritize initiatives in support of School District’s implementation planning and fundraising efforts.TRANSFORMED MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS FOR ELECTRONIC AGEDeveloped/implemented client digital marketing/communication plan.

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Reported to EVP Global Sales and EVP Product Development, developed and executed customer-segmented marketing and sales strategies, increased revenue by 17% and product cross-sell for global markets.CREATED HIGH-IMPACT ROADMAP FOR GLOBAL SALESDeveloped global sales and marketing strategy for complex worldwide financial services products.DEVELOPED SUSTAINABLE SALES PROGRAMS FOR GLOBAL SALES FORCECreated and implemented strategies for sales realignment and training, customer segment loyalty programs, including high-end global customer conferences, communications and perks.LED GLOBAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT IN SUPPORT OF REVENUE GROWTHManaged Market Strategy department, including staff in New York, London and Hong Kong, and $10 million annual budget.

Strategic work led to successful and very profitable sale of the bank. Reported to the EVP of Retail Banking Operations, led strategic Initiatives in support of maximizing attractiveness for acquisition.LED TRANSFORMATION AND CHANGE FOR BRANCH OPERATIONSImproved balance sheet and income statement through portfolio analysis and strategic re-investment in technology, facilities and customer service.IDENTIFIED NEW REVENUE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES Evaluated financial product portfolio and mix. Identified significant revenue growth opportunities from competitive repricing, servicing and repackaged opportunities.

Developed and led consulting engagements for Fortune 500 clients with a focus on driving results and improving operating performance.Improved clients’ ROI to stakeholders through strategic revenue growth, managing costs through process improvement, strategic investment and market alignment.Selected engagements included:LAUNCHED NEW PRODUCT FOR STRATEGIC GLOBAL REVENUE GROWTHIdentified a multi-million dollar market opportunity for a new electronic product for a global bank using Appreciative Inquiry methodology followed by global market research, prospective customer interviews and focus groups in New York, Chicago, London, Stockholm, Singapore and Hong Kong.RE-ALIGNED GLOBAL COMPANY ORGANIZATION SYNERGISTICALLY FOR ROI IMPACTRecommended strategic re-alignment of global $12.6B medical device company to capitalize on shared customer relationships, R & D expertise, while reducing costs enabling reinvestment and ROI gains.SIGNIFICANTLY GREW REVENUE AND TRANSFORMED SALES CULTURECreated an aggressive sales culture to maximize revenue and cross-sell for double digit revenue growth for a major telecommunications company post deregulation.LED CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL REDESIGN/PERFORMANCE.Developed unique benchmarking product and services to evaluate organizational effectiveness. LED FIRM'S EAST COAST MBA RECRUITMENT EFFORTS-4 Offices and 100s of applicants.LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION AWARDS• Awarded company-wide recognition for business development and customer satisfaction.• Identified as one of eight high-potential employees company-wide to participate in the company’s global education program in Dusseldorf, Paris, London, New York and Chicago.