A Not-for-Profit Charitable Organization Needed Leadership During the Transition Following the Departure of the Executive Director
A Bio Products Company Required Assistance to Commercialize its Manufacturing Process, Reduce Production Costs and Provide Product Quality That Was Consistent
A Youth Serving Organization was Seeking an External Project Manager to Conceptualize and Deliver a National Training Framework
An International Festival Required a Capacity Expansion Plan to Allow the Organization to Significantly Increase Financial Resources Over a Three Year Period
Financial Best Practices to Align With a New Organizational Structure Was Required for a Large Provincial Not-for-Profit Organization
An Osborne Principal Was Engaged in the Role of Mentor to Transition the Existing Junior Accountant into a Controller Role at a Manufacturing Company
An International Exploration Company Risked Losing Valuable Employees and Board Members Due to a Devalued Compensation Package
A Designer of Equipment for the Oil and Gas Industry Needed Assistance in Manufacturing a New Product
Osborne Implemented a Synergistic Approach to an Executive Director Position for an Ag Association
A Privately Owned Conglomerate had an Existing Network Infrastructure that was Aging and Overdue for Replacement
After Experiencing Significant Turnover, an Oil and Gas Company Needed a Senior HR Person to Assist the Outgoing Leader With His Exit and Mentor the Incoming Manager and Team
A Not-for-Profit Needed an Interim Executive Director/CEO to Fill the Leadership Void and Conduct an Operational Assessment of All Functions
A Community Association Required a Plan for a Saturday’s Farmers’ Market that Would Draw Patrons From Other Parts of the City
A Charitable Non-Profit Society Needed a Project Leader to Develop Key Deliverables Including a Financial and Operational Analysis of its Business Model
A Failed Hostile Takeover Left this Family Business Under-Capitalized, Vulnerable in its Dealings with Suppliers and Without an Established Sales Channel
Hit With the Sudden Departure of its Executive Director, the Foundation Was Faced With a Leadership Void as Planning for the Upcoming Season Was Imminent
A Human Resources Industry Sector Council Needed Research, Analysis and Recommendations to Generate Revenue
An Unpredicted Forced Absence of the Managing Director Left a Hospitality Business in a Potentially Chaotic Situation
When an Ag Sector Company Underwent a Major Expansion of its Facility Unforeseen Issues Resulted in a Temporary Shutdown of Operations and Loss of Revenue
A Calgary-based Technology Start-up was in Need of Strategic and Tactical Guidance to Move it from a University Project to a Bricks and Mortar Business
Osborne Provided Executive Advisement to an Industry Foundation that was Questioning its Relevance and Whether to Hire New Leadership
A Start-Up Social Enterprise Required an Environmental Scan to Determine What Service Offering Would be Successful and Scalable, and to Identify Potential Partners
A Marketing Department of A National Association Required New Course Material to be Delivered Over Multiple Platforms
An Unfavourable Relationship with an Agent, Including Undervalued Pricing, was a Challenge for an Ag Manufacturing Company
A Succession Plan Required Someone Other Than the Father to Mentor His Two Sons to Take Over the Agri-Services Retail Business
The Largest Manufacturer and Distributor of Tofu Products in Canada Needed Someone in a Project Leadership Role to Work with its CEO and Management Team as the Company Approached a Transitional Phase in its Corporate Development and Growth
A Not-for-Profit Society Needed Advisement on How to Remedy Office Policies and Procedures to Ensure Governmental Compliance
Finding it Difficult to Achieve Consensus on the Type of Person Needed for a New Executive Director, a National Not-for-Profit Sought Osborne’s Advisement
An Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centre Was in Need of an Interim CEO to Help Stabilize the Organization and Lead the Process to Find and Transition to New Leadership
A Team Approach is a Winning Combination for the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association
Osborne Interim Management Helps Premiere Suites with Executive Coaching
Following the sudden departure of our CEO, Osborne responded immediately with a very qualified interim senior executive on site within days. He was able to hit the ground running, reassuring staff and implementing business processes that greatly assisted our operation. He reached out to stakeholders within the greater Habitat community and communicated recommendations to the Board. Osborne also assigned another executive with experience in recruitment to assist us in attracting and triaging talent for the full time CEO position. The end result was the hiring of a dynamic new leader transitioned in with Osborne’s support. I would highly recommend Osborne Interim Management to any organization finding itself in a similar situation.
For organizations looking for interim executive support, I would highly recommend Osborne Interim Management. They provided us with a quality CFO until we could hire a full-time replacement for this position. It was a seamless, effective process.
The Osborne model is ideal for those who want independence and to expand their horizons in a variety of business settings while being part of a team of peers. After several years with Osborne, I would not want to give up the challenge, variety, independent lifestyle and camaraderie that is synonymous with Osborne Interim Management.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my association with the Osborne team and I am very grateful for all the opportunities to benefit and contribute. Osborne’s strong reputation and its broad expertise across many sectors opened many doors to serve a wide variety of clients with valuable interim management assistance. The Principals on the team are a great resource and keep things very interesting!
With Osborne’s assistance, we validated our business concept in the marketplace and identified potential partners for our social enterprise, giving us more than a kickstart at launch. They listened to our goals and objectives, completed all work on time, and exceeded our expectations and the plan scope. We would recommend their services without reservation.
The interim management resources we brought in for a short time provided an organized overview of our HR functionality, helped to achieve a couple of senior level executive transitions without disruption and generally helped us to build a stronger organization going forward. We feel better prepared for next steps now.
In a financial crisis, Osborne provided us with immediate and focused advice. With their collective high level of experience, they quickly grasped the situation and built a strong, useful action plan. Our company survived the crisis and reached a record level of profitability in only a few short months. With continued follow up, they demonstrated a true desire to see us succeed. Western Biodiesel would not hesitate to use Osborne again for focused business advice.
Osborne provided our organization with insightful and efficient personnel for our accounting records, processes and reports. During their tenure, they improved reporting accuracy and made numerous changes in process for organizational effectiveness. I would highly recommend the Osborne solution.
We engaged Osborne Interim Management to assess the capacity of our Canadian Operations in the wake of ambitious five year growth plans. Not only did the Osborne Principals deliver a thorough report, but they provided us with valuable tools to undertake ongoing analysis and forecasting based on a number of Canadian market variables.
We engaged Osborne to undertake a thorough assessment of our business and the marketplace which involved interviewing multiple stakeholders in the development of a five year strategic plan. We were more than pleased with the results and wouldn’t hesitate to refer the quality of their work to others.
We needed interim leadership during a time of transition and Osborne’s Principal exceeded our expectations. He was able to garner both staff and funder support and ensure continued excellence in program delivery. He also found a very dynamic new executive director for us. I would highly recommend Osborne’s services to other organizations.
Our new social enterprise was in need of a strategic sales and marketing plan that would provide a market focus and give us a road map to be able to achieve both a social and economic return on behalf of our stakeholders. Osborne Interim Management hit the ground running and the Principal was able to deliver exactly what we were looking for within 30 days.
We were at an inflexion point, wanting to take a successful single-chapter networking group to the next level. The Osborne Principal worked with us to develop a strategic plan and much more; management guidance, a pricing model and a strong tactical approach that has put us well on the path. We would highly recommend Osborne’s services to other organizations.
I want to convey that Osborne would be a valuable resource for entities looking to engage the types of services they offer. I would not hesitate to refer someone to Osborne in the future.
We've been using Osborne Interim Management as an executive resource for over seven years now, in finance, operations and marketing. They've been very responsive to our needs and have delivered executives that work very well with our management team.
Osborne clearly communicated a process they would undertake in creating our marketing plan and then proceeded to meet all our expectations, on time and on budget.
Mark Olson has completed his work as Interim CEO for Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation. This is his third assignment as an interim CEO for a not-for-profit organization that I am involved with as a Director, so I am familiar with his work. The fact that I have engaged him twice more after the first speaks volumes. You can count on a good result.
I have worked with both Mark Olson and Simon Batcup on a number of assignments. I would recommend them to you in any interim management, search mandate, planning mandate or strategic advisory mandate. You will not be disappointed and will regard any and all invoices and costs as both fair and appropriate.
Osborne provided us with the interim management and business advisory services we needed at a critical juncture for the company. I would highly recommend them.
We were able to fill a team lead-mechanical integrity position on our production reliability team with an interim from Osborne. The Principal did an exceptional job for us over the six month contract. It wasn’t only the technical qualifications the Osborne interim brought to the position, but his business/entrepreneurial experience and leadership qualities that created value for the company.
We engaged Osborne Interim Management to assess the capacity of our Canadian Operations in the wake of ambitious five year growth plans. Not only did the Osborne Principals deliver a thorough report, but they provided us with valuable tools to undertake ongoing analysis and forecasting based on a number of Canadian market variables.
Osborne worked with the Chief Financial Officer of a well-established Western Canadian advertising agency to review financial statements, financial forecasts and associated documentation to provide financial acumen and advice regarding current business challenges and their interrelationship. The Principal encouraged open communication of the various issues and was a sounding board for the executive team to review and clarify financial impacts of organization complexity. The result was we were able to move forward on some difficult decisions.
With Osborne’s assistance, we validated our business concept in the marketplace and identified potential partners for our social enterprise, giving us more than a kickstart at launch. They listened to our goals and objectives, completed all work on time, and exceeded our expectations and the plan scope. We would recommend their services without reservation.
Mark Olson has completed his work as Interim CEO for Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation. This is his third assignment as an interim CEO for a not-for-profit organization that I am involved with as a Director, so I am familiar with his work. The fact that I have engaged him twice more after the first speaks volumes. You can count on a good result.
Osborne clearly communicated a process they would undertake in creating our marketing plan and then proceeded to meet all our expectations, on time and on budget.
We used Osborne to develop improvements to a number of education courses offered by our association. They delivered great work, great ideas for improvement and did it on time and on budget.
Osborne Interim was able to provide us with a Principal who helped guide us through a technology start-up. His extensive business experience complemented the technical expertise we bring to the table and he continues to provide support and assistance to allow us to smoothly bring our product to market.
Osborne provided us with the interim management and business advisory services we needed at a critical juncture for the company. I would highly recommend them.
As a young charity, early guidance from the Osborne Interim Management team provided timely direction as we developed the YouQuest service in support of younger families living with dementia. It was energizing to learn from each team member and very rewarding to feel their personal interest in our progress and future success.
Following the sudden departure of our CEO, Osborne responded immediately with a very qualified interim senior executive on site within days. He was able to hit the ground running, reassuring staff and implementing business processes that greatly assisted our operation. He reached out to stakeholders within the greater Habitat community and communicated recommendations to the Board. Osborne also assigned another executive with experience in recruitment to assist us in attracting and triaging talent for the full time CEO position. The end result was the hiring of a dynamic new leader transitioned in with Osborne’s support. I would highly recommend Osborne Interim Management to any organization finding itself in a similar situation.
For organizations looking for interim executive support, I would highly recommend Osborne Interim Management. They provided us with a quality CFO until we could hire a full-time replacement for this position. It was a seamless, effective process.
Our new social enterprise was in need of a strategic sales and marketing plan that would provide a market focus and give us a road map to be able to achieve both a social and economic return on behalf of our stakeholders. Osborne Interim Management hit the ground running and the Principal was able to deliver exactly what we were looking for within 30 days.
I have worked with both Mark Olson and Simon Batcup on a number of assignments. I would recommend them to you in any interim management, search mandate, planning mandate or strategic advisory mandate. You will not be disappointed and will regard any and all invoices and costs as both fair and appropriate.
I want to convey that Osborne would be a valuable resource for entities looking to engage the types of services they offer. I would not hesitate to refer someone to Osborne in the future.
Osborne provided me with the ideal opportunity to postpone full retirement, continue to utilize my management skills on short-term assignments and work with other like-minded and talented executives with a variety of skills. What a great experience!
We are really happy with our decision to use Osborne to help with our company’s expansion plans. Being a small business with limited experience, it was a great relief to have someone else put together plans and forecasting that I was simply not able to do. I was surprised by the attention to detail and how much interest the Principal took in learning our business model and practises. I would highly recommend their services to any business, and look forward to a continued relationship.
On behalf of the Chiniki Nation, I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude for the remarkable work you have done in creating the Chiniki Cultural Centre. Your contribution to bringing our culture to the public, in an authentic and respectful way, has been invaluable. We appreciated your approach and your ability to bring people together in creating this special Centre where our people can celebrate their culture. We take great pride in our traditions, our culture and our history. You have created a place where those traditions can be celebrated and shared.
Over the course of five years we used Osborne's interim management services in the areas of marketing, IT, human resources, finance and overall executive advisement. Their work has been a key to the overall development of our business.
I would recommend Osborne as a contract/interim management resource for future consideration for Vancouver Coastal Health or any other organization who may require Osborne's services.
We needed interim leadership during a time of transition and Osborne’s Principal exceeded our expectations. He was able to garner both staff and funder support and ensure continued excellence in program delivery. He also found a very dynamic new executive director for us. I would highly recommend Osborne’s services to other organizations.
I thought I needed someone to run my company while I worked in it. What I really needed was an executive sounding board to advise me in organizational reform and strategic development. Osborne Interim Management helped me identify what my needs were and the Osborne Principal was available on demand to work with both myself and others in the company on plan development and execution. Osborne provided a valuable and cost effective resource.
We are really happy with our decision to use Osborne to help with our company’s expansion plans. Being a small business with limited experience, it was a great relief to have someone else put together plans and forecasting that I was simply not able to do. I was surprised by the attention to detail and how much interest the Principal took in learning our business model and practises. I would highly recommend their services to any business, and look forward to a continued relationship.
I want to convey that Osborne would be a valuable resource for entities looking to engage the types of services they offer. I would not hesitate to refer someone to Osborne in the future.
The Osborne Principals our business has engaged have delivered important support to our business in a number of areas and provided excellent value.
I would recommend Osborne Interim Management's approach for any organization looking to add coaching and mentorship into their workplace for senior and mid-management staff.
Osborne provided us with the interim management and business advisory services we needed at a critical juncture for the company. I would highly recommend them.
Osborne provided our organization with insightful and efficient personnel for our accounting records, processes and reports. During their tenure, they improved reporting accuracy and made numerous changes in process for organizational effectiveness. I would highly recommend the Osborne solution.
We were at an inflexion point, wanting to take a successful single-chapter networking group to the next level. The Osborne Principal worked with us to develop a strategic plan and much more; management guidance, a pricing model and a strong tactical approach that has put us well on the path. We would highly recommend Osborne’s services to other organizations.
On behalf of the Chiniki Nation, I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude for the remarkable work you have done in creating the Chiniki Cultural Centre. Your contribution to bringing our culture to the public, in an authentic and respectful way, has been invaluable. We appreciated your approach and your ability to bring people together in creating this special Centre where our people can celebrate their culture. We take great pride in our traditions, our culture and our history. You have created a place where those traditions can be celebrated and shared.
We used Osborne to develop improvements to a number of education courses offered by our association. They delivered great work, great ideas for improvement and did it on time and on budget.
Osborne Interim was able to provide us with a Principal who helped guide us through a technology start-up. His extensive business experience complemented the technical expertise we bring to the table and he continues to provide support and assistance to allow us to smoothly bring our product to market.
We needed interim leadership during a time of transition and Osborne’s Principal exceeded our expectations. He was able to garner both staff and funder support and ensure continued excellence in program delivery. He also found a very dynamic new executive director for us. I would highly recommend Osborne’s services to other organizations.
The Osborne model is ideal for those who want independence and to expand their horizons in a variety of business settings while being part of a team of peers. After several years with Osborne, I would not want to give up the challenge, variety, independent lifestyle and camaraderie that is synonymous with Osborne Interim Management.
In a financial crisis, Osborne provided us with immediate and focused advice. With their collective high level of experience, they quickly grasped the situation and built a strong, useful action plan. Our company survived the crisis and reached a record level of profitability in only a few short months. With continued follow up, they demonstrated a true desire to see us succeed. Western Biodiesel would not hesitate to use Osborne again for focused business advice.
I would recommend Osborne as a contract/interim management resource for future consideration for Vancouver Coastal Health or any other organization who may require Osborne's services.
The interim management resources we brought in for a short time provided an organized overview of our HR functionality, helped to achieve a couple of senior level executive transitions without disruption and generally helped us to build a stronger organization going forward. We feel better prepared for next steps now.
Following the sudden departure of our CEO, Osborne responded immediately with a very qualified interim senior executive on site within days. He was able to hit the ground running, reassuring staff and implementing business processes that greatly assisted our operation. He reached out to stakeholders within the greater Habitat community and communicated recommendations to the Board. Osborne also assigned another executive with experience in recruitment to assist us in attracting and triaging talent for the full time CEO position. The end result was the hiring of a dynamic new leader transitioned in with Osborne’s support. I would highly recommend Osborne Interim Management to any organization finding itself in a similar situation.
Osborne provided me with the ideal opportunity to postpone full retirement, continue to utilize my management skills on short-term assignments and work with other like-minded and talented executives with a variety of skills. What a great experience!
Over the course of five years we used Osborne's interim management services in the areas of marketing, IT, human resources, finance and overall executive advisement. Their work has been a key to the overall development of our business.
Osborne was referred to us by a trusted client and they did not disappoint. They assigned a Principal to act as interim COO who did a very good job in a short period of time considering we handed him some fairly complex projects. We would not hesitate to use Osborne Interim Management again or recommend them to another business.
Osborne clearly communicated a process they would undertake in creating our marketing plan and then proceeded to meet all our expectations, on time and on budget.
For organizations looking for interim executive support, I would highly recommend Osborne Interim Management. They provided us with a quality CFO until we could hire a full-time replacement for this position. It was a seamless, effective process.
Osborne Interim was able to provide us with a Principal who helped guide us through a technology start-up. His extensive business experience complemented the technical expertise we bring to the table and he continues to provide support and assistance to allow us to smoothly bring our product to market.
We are really happy with our decision to use Osborne to help with our company’s expansion plans. Being a small business with limited experience, it was a great relief to have someone else put together plans and forecasting that I was simply not able to do. I was surprised by the attention to detail and how much interest the Principal took in learning our business model and practises. I would highly recommend their services to any business, and look forward to a continued relationship.
We needed interim leadership during a time of transition and Osborne’s Principal exceeded our expectations. He was able to garner both staff and funder support and ensure continued excellence in program delivery. He also found a very dynamic new executive director for us. I would highly recommend Osborne’s services to other organizations.
With Osborne’s assistance, we validated our business concept in the marketplace and identified potential partners for our social enterprise, giving us more than a kickstart at launch. They listened to our goals and objectives, completed all work on time, and exceeded our expectations and the plan scope. We would recommend their services without reservation.
On the strength of my association with [two of its Principals], I would be pleased to retain the services of Osborne again in the future. I would further recommend the services of Osborne to any private or public sector organization who may find themselves in need of your company's services.
As a young charity, early guidance from the Osborne Interim Management team provided timely direction as we developed the YouQuest service in support of younger families living with dementia. It was energizing to learn from each team member and very rewarding to feel their personal interest in our progress and future success.
After an exhaustive and inclusive recruiting process led by Osborne we were pleased to find a local Calgarian in our own backyard to take on the position of President and CEO. We were impressed by the quality and experience of applicants that applied, which made our decision even more challenging. I would personally like to thank (Osborne Principal) Mark Olson for his first class leadership over the last 8 months.
Our new social enterprise was in need of a strategic sales and marketing plan that would provide a market focus and give us a road map to be able to achieve both a social and economic return on behalf of our stakeholders. Osborne Interim Management hit the ground running and the Principal was able to deliver exactly what we were looking for within 30 days.
We engaged Osborne Interim Management to assess the capacity of our Canadian Operations in the wake of ambitious five year growth plans. Not only did the Osborne Principals deliver a thorough report, but they provided us with valuable tools to undertake ongoing analysis and forecasting based on a number of Canadian market variables.
The Osborne model is ideal for those who want independence and to expand their horizons in a variety of business settings while being part of a team of peers. After several years with Osborne, I would not want to give up the challenge, variety, independent lifestyle and camaraderie that is synonymous with Osborne Interim Management.
Osborne provided us with the interim management and business advisory services we needed at a critical juncture for the company. I would highly recommend them.
Osborne worked with the Chief Financial Officer of a well-established Western Canadian advertising agency to review financial statements, financial forecasts and associated documentation to provide financial acumen and advice regarding current business challenges and their interrelationship. The Principal encouraged open communication of the various issues and was a sounding board for the executive team to review and clarify financial impacts of organization complexity. The result was we were able to move forward on some difficult decisions.
Mark Olson has completed his work as Interim CEO for Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation. This is his third assignment as an interim CEO for a not-for-profit organization that I am involved with as a Director, so I am familiar with his work. The fact that I have engaged him twice more after the first speaks volumes. You can count on a good result.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my association with the Osborne team and I am very grateful for all the opportunities to benefit and contribute. Osborne’s strong reputation and its broad expertise across many sectors opened many doors to serve a wide variety of clients with valuable interim management assistance. The Principals on the team are a great resource and keep things very interesting!
We contracted Osborne Interim Management to help transition our Foundation into the future with stronger processes, plans and leadership. We were very pleased with the results and would highly recommend their work.
The interim management resources we brought in for a short time provided an organized overview of our HR functionality, helped to achieve a couple of senior level executive transitions without disruption and generally helped us to build a stronger organization going forward. We feel better prepared for next steps now.
During my time with Osborne Interim Management, I appreciated the diverse level of senior talent and the integrity of the Principals. If an executive is looking to align themselves with a supportive team group to explore mutually beneficial contract opportunities, I’d highly recommend Osborne.
We used Osborne to develop improvements to a number of education courses offered by our association. They delivered great work, great ideas for improvement and did it on time and on budget.
The Calgary International Film Festival contracted Osborne to develop, with senior management support, a capacity expansion plan that was strategic, specific and attainable. Osborne delivered on all counts and on schedule; receiving unanimous Board approval to move forward in the plan’s execution. I would not hesitate in recommending the Osborne team.
On behalf of the Chiniki Nation, I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude for the remarkable work you have done in creating the Chiniki Cultural Centre. Your contribution to bringing our culture to the public, in an authentic and respectful way, has been invaluable. We appreciated your approach and your ability to bring people together in creating this special Centre where our people can celebrate their culture. We take great pride in our traditions, our culture and our history. You have created a place where those traditions can be celebrated and shared.
The Osborne model is ideal for those who want independence and to expand their horizons in a variety of business settings while being part of a team of peers. After several years with Osborne, I would not want to give up the challenge, variety, independent lifestyle and camaraderie that is synonymous with Osborne Interim Management.
Osborne was referred to us by a trusted client and they did not disappoint. They assigned a Principal to act as interim COO who did a very good job in a short period of time considering we handed him some fairly complex projects. We would not hesitate to use Osborne Interim Management again or recommend them to another business.
I would recommend Osborne Interim Management's approach for any organization looking to add coaching and mentorship into their workplace for senior and mid-management staff.
We engaged Osborne Interim Management to assess the capacity of our Canadian Operations in the wake of ambitious five year growth plans. Not only did the Osborne Principals deliver a thorough report, but they provided us with valuable tools to undertake ongoing analysis and forecasting based on a number of Canadian market variables.
We contracted Osborne Interim Management to help transition our Foundation into the future with stronger processes, plans and leadership. We were very pleased with the results and would highly recommend their work.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my association with the Osborne team and I am very grateful for all the opportunities to benefit and contribute. Osborne’s strong reputation and its broad expertise across many sectors opened many doors to serve a wide variety of clients with valuable interim management assistance. The Principals on the team are a great resource and keep things very interesting!
The interim management resources we brought in for a short time provided an organized overview of our HR functionality, helped to achieve a couple of senior level executive transitions without disruption and generally helped us to build a stronger organization going forward. We feel better prepared for next steps now.
Our experience with Osborne Interim Management was great. We were challenged to provide information that made our business plan much stronger and we are very happy with the final document.
We've been using Osborne Interim Management as an executive resource for over seven years now, in finance, operations and marketing. They've been very responsive to our needs and have delivered executives that work very well with our management team.
Osborne provided our organization with insightful and efficient personnel for our accounting records, processes and reports. During their tenure, they improved reporting accuracy and made numerous changes in process for organizational effectiveness. I would highly recommend the Osborne solution.
Osborne provided us with the interim management and business advisory services we needed at a critical juncture for the company. I would highly recommend them.
Osborne clearly communicated a process they would undertake in creating our marketing plan and then proceeded to meet all our expectations, on time and on budget.
In a financial crisis, Osborne provided us with immediate and focused advice. With their collective high level of experience, they quickly grasped the situation and built a strong, useful action plan. Our company survived the crisis and reached a record level of profitability in only a few short months. With continued follow up, they demonstrated a true desire to see us succeed. Western Biodiesel would not hesitate to use Osborne again for focused business advice.
Osborne Interim was able to provide us with a Principal who helped guide us through a technology start-up. His extensive business experience complemented the technical expertise we bring to the table and he continues to provide support and assistance to allow us to smoothly bring our product to market.
As a young charity, early guidance from the Osborne Interim Management team provided timely direction as we developed the YouQuest service in support of younger families living with dementia. It was energizing to learn from each team member and very rewarding to feel their personal interest in our progress and future success.
Mark Olson has completed his work as Interim CEO for Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation. This is his third assignment as an interim CEO for a not-for-profit organization that I am involved with as a Director, so I am familiar with his work. The fact that I have engaged him twice more after the first speaks volumes. You can count on a good result.
We used Osborne to develop improvements to a number of education courses offered by our association. They delivered great work, great ideas for improvement and did it on time and on budget.
We engaged Osborne to undertake a thorough assessment of our business and the marketplace which involved interviewing multiple stakeholders in the development of a five year strategic plan. We were more than pleased with the results and wouldn’t hesitate to refer the quality of their work to others.