Scott Propp Email & Phone Number

Green Bay, Wi, Us

WHO WE SERVE: We help executives and change agents who are accountable for growth in their organization and are under pressure to create an executable strategy that leads to bottom-line results.WHAT WE HELP THEM ACHIEVE: We work with decision makers to sift through complexity and chaos and identify the right high-value opportunities that yield maximum returns. Once we do that, we map out a tangible plan, including key steps required to execute and achieve results. HOW WE DO IT: Building on our Fortune 100 backgrounds, with more than three decades of experience with a dozen business models in 20 countries, we work with decision makers and teams and help them achieve these results through:► Executive Coaching - Working directly with senior leaders on their toughest challenges around moving from “innovation concept” to “on the ground” results► Speaking & Workshops - Delivering impactful keynotes and interactive diagnostic workshops that address and remove the barriers to innovation and speed up the pathway from ideation to execution. ► Consulting - Delivering results through custom engagements to assist in getting to new levels of growthWHY IT WORKS: Even the best ideas and well-crafted strategies get stalled in “the murky middle” between ideas and implementation. Absent a plan to bridge that gap, it’s not a question of if, but how much resource will be wasted. With our unique combination of technology expertise, leadership experience and operational acumen to navigate turbulent conditions, we are known for our ability to help find the right project, build the right team, with the right plan so execution is guaranteed.

De Pere, Wi, Us

I developed and lead a top-rated executive course on strategy implementation for established mid-sized firms.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) is the premier global advocate for product development and management professionals. Our mission is to improve the effectiveness of individuals and organizations in product development and management. This is accomplished by providing resources for professional development, information, collaboration and promotion of new product development and management

Scott delivers keynotes and presentations on innovation, business growth and “bridging the gap from ideation to execution” to international audiences, both big and small. Additionally, he frequently serves as panel moderator and host for discussions with industry leaders, executives, and thought leaders around pivotal trends and pressing challenges related to technology applications, evolving business models and emerging markets.Popular topics include: -The Growth Zone: How to Locate Your Next Growth Hotspot Using Crucial Customer Data Hidden In Plain Sight-The Collaboration Challenge: How to Sell Innovation to Large Corporations-Small Team, Big Impact: Building a Cross Functional Team that DeliversAssociation clients include: World Presidents Organization (WPO), Project Management Institute (PMI), Product Development Management Association (PDMA), International Food Manufacturing Association (IFMA), Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), Vistage International and Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITSA).

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Consultant and Speaker on the Predictable Success team responsible for delivering experiences to clients based on content developed by Inc 5000 keynote speaker Les McKeown. Les is the Wall Street Journal best selling author of three books: Predictable Success, The Synergist and Do Lead.As part of the team I help deliver:-Keynotes on the Predictable Success Model(tm) and its applications.-Custom consulting workshops & programs including: “The Treadmill Recovery Program”, “The Acceleration Program” and “Synergize Your Team”.-For more information on Les’s work and these programs see: www.predictablesuccess.com.

Chicago, Il, Us

I worked with a business team made up of several external acquisitions and one inside start up to build market positions in transportation, smart grid communications and military wireless. In each of these areas I directed activity that resulted in quickly assessing the current contour of the market, identifying the lead customers, finding the inflection point and targeting product and services offerings into that our go to market team could effectively field. Once these beachhead positions were established we worked with the core business teams to scale the learning’s into the larger go to market organization.Results• Transportation – Developed government deals & commercial agreements fortune 100 partners that expanded business partnerships and resulted in $10MM sales in 2011.• Smart Grid: Built customer intelligence into a new industry offering that exceeded sales targets by 50% in year the first year, doubling thereafter.• Military Wireless – Launched an offering into the emerging COTS space that was on track for full qualification into nomadic mobility application

Chicago, Il, Us

In this role I was selected to spearhead “product-to-market”, new business development, and sales generation strategies for new product, MOTODRIVE. I led entire division activities as a stand-alone business within company. I recruited, hired, and trained top-qualified people and installed an internal board of directors. I also served as company spokesperson for industry trade groups and existing / potential customers.Results• Developed an investment strategy that built a $10M first year sales funnel in partnership with automotive sector senior managers and provided a holistic approach that extended the technology roadmap including new product development strategies, product requirements and specifications, and sales and marketing techniques.• Grew business operations from startup phase to $500K in bottom-line contributions in just 2 years that impacted revenue performance and attained $10M by 2009 / 2010.• Established a world-class marketing group and developed a huge marketing presence within 12 months of product launch and design.• Earned 2006 Best of ITS award for MOTODRIVE’s innovative research and development process

Chicago, Il, Us

Office of the CTO-Research investment portfolio process redesign ($100M) Completed comprehensive bidirectional investment process that included input from R&D, SBU, and Client information streams. Built Monte-Carlo decision process tool.-Technology planning & integration process redesign. Established cross-functional process that included internal and external thought leaders to set clear agenda, and align emerging demand with technlogy readiness.-10X Cycle Time Improvement - SME/Auditor. Participated in the worldwide implementation of 10X best practices model. Completed dozens of on site reviews, provided coaching and feedback.

Chicago, Il, Us

In this assignment I orchestrated a comprehensive turnaround and revamp of product line plagued with declining profit margins and restricted revenues due to cyclical industry demand. I directed the installation of global factories in China and Malaysia to match increasing demand for cellular products. Our team drove efforts to revise product design, market mix, manufacturing operations, and overall business model. We personally went to the field and partnered with sales alliances and distributors in Europe, Asia, and Middle East to establish OEM component business.Results• Trained and coached top-performing teams to increase existing sales volume and maximize new sales opportunities with Nokia, Lucent, and Philips. • Doubled sales volume in three years and reversed trend of operating losses from -$1M lost per month to a consistent 10% profit margin.• Championed a factory expansion project that increase output by 200% included $10M capital equipment, facility, and personnel changes Managed 500 employees for $100M operation.Technical Operations Engineering Manager, Automation 1992 – 1996Recruited team of 120 engineers on projected to design, manufacture, and mechanize the first automated, quartz crystal assembly line.Bottom-line Impact and Results• Employed Six Sigma principles to successfully complete deployment and launch full operations within 20 months.• Cost and quality improved as a result of carefully managed introductions of highly leveraged automated processes• Complete re-facilitation of clean room operation including, wet processes, vacuum deposition processes and materials handling systems

Saint Paul, Minnesota, Us

Minnesota Guidestar is a key player in advancing ITS technology and programs to help achieve statewide and local transportation objectives

Executive Program - Chairmans Leadership Institute

Mba, Entrepreneurship/Operations

Ms, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy And Fracture Mechanics

Bs, Mechanical Engineering, Energy & Thermodynamics