Benjamin Strategy
YOUR PARTNER TO strategize & engineer the FUTURE of BUSINESS.
Shrinking gaps between here and there.
Is Strategy Necessary in the Modern Era?
Strategy is no longer about long-term, linear plans. That’s the classical perspective of strategy and makes up but 20% of the full strategy spectrum. In today’s world, firms must engage the full spectrum of strategy with the right situational emphasis.
Artificial intelligence is here to stay irrespective to the degree of regulations that will soon transpire. Automation, Big Data, machine learning, and quantum computing each have an immediate effect business both big and not as big businesses.
Strategy was once the process of creating a long-term strategic approach to maintain or increase competitive advantage. This perspective was needed for large-scale firms whose business was capital intensive. Think Exxon or Boeing. Size was the competitive advantage and the bigger the firm the easier it was to create and maintain competitive advantage at scale. This is no longer the case.
In the modern era, strategy isn’t first about a long-term strategic “approach” to business. Strategy is first and foremost about a strategic perspective that influences the creation of unconstrained strategic objectives. These objectives are agile in both approach and execution. This is radically different from what Boston Consulting Group accurately called the “Classical” definition of strategy that most are familiar with.
We do all facets of Strategy, Period.
Benjamin Strategy was founded in 2008, however our collective experience within different business sectors extends well beyond the previous 13 years. The collective experience of our primary consultants reaches back to the early 90’s and extends to the present. We’ve seen change. Learning from the past, anticipating the future, but executing in the here and now.
- Comprehensive Strategy Formulation – executive leadership
- Merger & Acquisition – preparation, due diligence, legal advisory and comprehensive management
- Strategy Execution training – high performance teams
- Trademark & Licensing strategy – protecting brand identity or product viability
- DEI Strategy & Execution – strategic buy-in, pipeline building, internal & external metrics
- Lean, Six Sigma or Kaizen – divisional or executive
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MARCUS BENJAMIN, CEO
Marcus brings a unique academic, experiential and educational background to Benjamin Strategy. He managed his first multi-million dollar P&L at age 21, being slated for Executive leadership within five years. Marcus continued his career as a banker, and then, investment advisor where he managed a multi-million-dollar portfolio of insurance and financial products for entrepreneurs and executives.
fIn 2008, he started Benjamin Strategy Group to provide management consulting to mid and large cap companies. Marcus possesses a Bachelors in Business, Executive MBA and global certifications in Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence & Design Strategy. Over the years, the company has grown with Marcus as he added divisions focused upon Business Transformation, DEI and Mergers & Acquisitions. To date, Benjamin Strategy has served divisions and companies ranging from startups to $17B in annual revenue. Click below to schedule a call.
OMEKA A. BENJAMIN - Partner
Omeka is a champion for mental health and wellness. She brings a diverse and service-oriented background to Benjamin Strategy, having held positions in various aspects of mental health, social work, counseling and therapy. Omeka possesses a Bachelors and Masters in Social Work and is a Licensed Master Social Worker. Each of which augment her passion and commitment to help people lead personally and professionally satisfying lives. Click below to schedule a call.
ALLEN WILLIAMS, JR - Partner
Allens is a former award-winning banker and personal growth champion. Allen spent over a decade working for one of the largest banks in the country where he started with an entry level position without a college degree. Though intentional investment in professional development, he scaled through the ranks and became one of the youngest branch managers in his home state. Allen brings not only a background in HR, but a profound perspective of personal development that helps him champion the HCD efforts of Benjamin Strategy. Click below to schedule a call.
BOBBY ROBINSON, Partner
Bobby serves multiple disciplines within the legal space and brings the wealth of that knowledge and expertise to Benjamin Strategy. One unique facet is Bobby brings is an MBA along with his JD. Bobby has worked with major players in the Diversity space delivering upon internal and external metrics of success.
Bobby is a tech founder and has helped several founders build out their business model and exit successful companies. Bobby understands business strategy and the legal imperatives that surround it. Bobby is an amazing choice to execute our efforts to help corporate clients protect and scale their long-term value through proper trademarks and licensing. Click below to schedule a call
JEROME KELLEY, Partner
Kaizen events are an industry standard for Business Transformation. Lean/Agile Methodology is another standard for qualifying value and operational efficiency. Jerome Kelley is in the company of a select group of people who have executed nearly 600 such projects. Jerome has direct and hands-on experience in sectors ranging from aerospace to automotive to supply chain and service. He uses a proven framework to eliminate organizational waste, improve operational processes and increase worker safety. Jerome brings this expertise to Benjamin Strategy. Click below to schedule a call.
Why Strategy?
Software platforms, machine learning, artificial intelligence, marketing innovations, digital currency, supply chain innovation, and a rapidly changing worker philosophy are just a few of the myriad of “players” involved in disrupting the future of business. Will your company be underprepared or completely blindsided by these changes? This is the type question that provokes a strategic conversation around automation, value and efficiency.
Research has proven that Emotional Intelligence and Performance Psychology are just as important (some research says more important) as jobs skills, but most companies haven’t adapted their L&D and coaching philosophy to fit this body of knowledge. As such, employee engagement in “discretionary development” opportunities are lagging and personal productivity is at its lowest point in decades. This type situation provokes a strategic conversation around Human Capital Development and Management.
The workforce has changed. The expertise of tenured employees is met with the knowledge and ambition of a new generation. How can the tacit knowledge of your veterans be merged with the modern insight possessed by your newest and brightest? This is the type question that provokes a strategic conversation around pipeline building, recruiting and succession planning.
Diversity isn’t an initiative, but an effort in strategic advantage. Due to inherent cultural forces, many of your best people aren’t able to multiply the value proposition of your company because they are overlooked or under prepared. The typical company has a budget for “outside recruitment” but struggle with that strategy for “inside recruitment.” This situation provokes a strategic conversation around the necessity and effectiveness of your ERG as a tactical or a strategic objective.
HOW IS YOUR COMPANY PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS?
- Envision & execute strategic direction
- Launch a new product line
- Increase brand strength
- Implement automation strategy
- Industry disrupted through technology
- Forward-thinking business intelligence
What does Strategy Involve?
Our approach to strategy is first about Strategic Perspective. We use our proven framework to define or redefine a viable strategic perspective for the increased viability of your company or division. On the other end of the spectrum is Strategic Performance. We walk your company, division or ERG through our proven method to implement a value-added approach to business that has a positive impact upon all stakeholders.
THE TIME IS NOW TO RETHINK YOUR COMPANY
RE-THINK YOUR STRATEGIC DIRECTION…
RE-THINK YOUR FUTURE VALUE PROPOSITION…
RE-THINK YOUR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE…
RE-THINK YOUR HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN…
RE-THINK YOUR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & DELIVERY PROCESS…
RE-THINK YOUR TRADEMARK, PATENT & LICENSING STRATEGY…
CORE SERVICES
Business Strategy: Strategy Mapping & Design Thinking
Business Enhancement: Human Capital Development
Business Efficiency: Six Sigma Lean & Black Belt Certification
Business Leverage & Valuation:
Trademarks & Licensing
Business Transformation:
Kaizen Events & Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
PRIMARY SECTORS/INDUSTRIES
- Manufacturing
- Insurance & Financial Services
- Aviation
- Automotive
- Regional Banks
- Technology
- Healthcare
GENERAL PROCESS
- Discovery Call with member of Executive Team
- Signed Non Disclosure Agreement
- On-site Visit & Executive Session
- Establish Scope of Work & Timeline
- Followup & Signed Contract
- Introduce Project Lead & Commence Engagement
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