Strengthening Business for Growth
About Us
Par∙a∙clete
A Greek term meaning to come alongside and support, strengthen, advise and advocate
Today more than ever, businesses need support and access to leverage the experience of trusted professionals. Par∙a∙clete Partners does not operate in the typical “academic world” of some business services firms. Why? Because textbook or academic formulas alone won’t meet the needs of today’s business environment. Your organization needs real world experience and solutions imparted by a team of executives who have “been there, done that”.
Through proven, systematic and personalized exercises of Vision, Focus, and Engagement, Par∙a∙clete Partners is dedicated to guiding management teams/business owners in the processes which drive growth. With a combined 150 years of real world business leadership and experience, our team is here to “Strengthen your Business for Growth”.
Philosophy
We dedicate ourselves to ensuring our business partners are successful and we won’t shy away from difficult challenges and straightforward communication.
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it took place”
– George Bernard Shaw
We operate with a growth mindset because learning is something you do until your last day and upping your game is critical to success.
“You cannot achieve a new goal by applying the same level of thinking that got you where you are today”
– Albert Einstein
We know that there is always a solution and most times it is a win for all parties…..when there is a willingness to change.
“Yesterday’s formula for success is not necessarily tomorrow’s”
– Barry Wolfson
We believe that hard work outperforms talent when talent fails to work hard.
How We Add Value
Par∙a∙clete Partners provides vital solutions in:
Many smaller to medium sized businesses, and even some larger businesses lack the in-house resources to drive these critical business growth functions and processes. Par∙a∙clete Partners is structured to support these critical functions by coming alongside the management team and creating a balanced approach of resources, processes and experiences. We recognize that each company has its own culture, is at a certain stage in its development, and has unique needs.
Understanding - We start with a conversation to get to know your culture and recognize its current state.
Assessment – We create a concise and focused methodology to meet your needs.
Alignment - Critical to the outcome is a clear communication of our tailored approach, along with management’s buy-in.
Implementation – Our focused and efficient processes drive building blocks of growth while allowing your business and your team to focus on core competencies and grow revenue, margin and profit.
Evaluation – Throughout the process, we closely monitor progress and make the necessary course corrections to ensure a successful outcome.
Creating Long-Term Value
To see how our team has worked with clients to build value, click here.
We seek to build a collaborative and lasting relationship with our business partners. We typically become the ”go-to” advisor for both management and ownership as situations, opportunities, and strategic questions develop.
Ultimately our services link together to become a powerful value creation resource, enabling our clients to realize full strategic growth. We employ a resource-rich, holistic approach which may also include the following growth initiatives:
Community
Par∙a∙clete Partners strongly believes in supporting the communities in which we live and work. This support comes in the form of direct financial support, discounted or no-cost services to small businesses/charitable organizations, and our time supporting various programs and activities.
Par∙a∙clete Partners commits 10% of its gross revenues back into the community.
If you are a small business or charitable organization, please contact us and we will discuss a process which fits your budget.
We support the following community programs:
- Higher Yourself – Job Readiness program
- Speekdog
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
- Parenting Matters
Diversity and Inclusion
“Inclusion & diversity are core to our successful processes”
We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation, so we’re always growing our network of people, programs and tools all designed to help our business partners grow and manage their business
We look at the whole and foster both a top-down and grassroots approach. This gives us the freedom to address the broadest set of situations, opportunities and strategies.
Par∙a∙clete Partners is constantly building up organizational cultures which are inclusive and difference is valued.