David Crossed

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About David Crossed

Trusted Advisor Fixer Growth Accelerator Leaders trust that our partnership will enable their business to reach its full potential. Colleagues know me as a highly principled “truth teller,” an expert who is counted on to guide organizations through transformative programs. I uncover solutions, helping businesses get unstuck, aligned, and moving forward to achieve their performance goals. How? By bringing the right people together to solve what is often seen as complex. I am energized by building consensus on what’s possible and helping others achieve real results. My value is demonstrated by: REFINING GROWTH STRATEGIES – Every business plateaus. The status quo isn’t good enough. What worked no longer is. It’s time to push beyond and accelerate growth. I advise professional service clients to clarify what they’re selling, to whom, and the value of the services provided before designing an overarching go-to-market strategy. Worked with owners of a highly respected executive search firm to accelerate growth and build enterprise value by redesigning their operating model and go to market strategy. GUIDING TRANSFORMATIONS – Most large business initiatives fail. The rub – not enough time is spent in the planning stage, engaging stakeholders and defining individual roles to support success. I unlock the vision for what’s possible and guide organizations through their most complex strategic priorities. Led transformation for multinational, fast growing, biotech company to standardize to dramatically improve effectiveness of its 175-person revenue cycle organization. DEVELOPING TALENT - Growing a dedicated team that is excited about their opportunity for professional growth, while supporting business growth is the new “fly wheel”. When and how do I best invest in people to contribute to support growth? How do I align firm goals to performance, compensation and career path? I collaboratively to develop comprehensive programs that align investments in talent to business growth. Co-founded Navigate, a firm that after only five years Consulting Magazine recognized as “the best, mid-market, management consulting firm to work for” in the nation. Attracted a team tied by core values, challenging client experiences, and accelerated career growth, increased revenue by 500% and 20% operating income. I take immense satisfaction in forming deep relationships, building consensus, and empowering others for success. Clients describe me as “strategic” and “innovative,” relating with others through authenticity and genuine care.