Board Consulting in Boulder, CO

Leading a team is more than managing outputs—it’s aligning people, systems, and strategy to actually move the work forward. In Boulder, CO, where growth and mission often intersect, management consulting helps leaders build operations that work and teams that thrive.

Consulting Grounded in Boulder’s Values and Pace

In Boulder, the drive to build is balanced by a deep commitment to values and purpose. That creates a management challenge: how to stay mission-aligned while still delivering results.

My work helps leaders cut through ambiguity and design systems that support both the people and the plan. We go beyond advice—we build structures, rhythms, and habits that support leadership at every level.

Signs It’s Time for Board Consulting

  • Founders overwhelmed by growth and team dynamics

  • Department heads struggling to connect strategy to execution

  • Executive teams navigating change or misalignment

  • Organizations adding new layers of management or complexity

  • Boulder-based companies that want structure without losing soul

  • “Members of my Board of Directors are telling me that the planning retreat Shane and his team designed and facilitated for was truly a wonderful experience and the most productive RBFF gathering they have ever been to. I couldn’t agree more.”

    — Dave Chanda, President & CEO, Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation

  • “Investing in continuous learning and up-skilling is critical for personal and organizational growth. I’ve been a CEO for many years, yet since I invested in working with Shane, I find myself scaling my own value to my business. Our executive team will climb higher mountains thanks to subtle but crucial calibrations resulting from working with Shane.”

    — Virgil Bretz, CEO, MacroHealth

  • “Shane’s approach to facilitation is thorough, and his style is energetic. He can keep a tough group of busy, hard-charging people moving and really drive to consensus. He is excellent.”

    — Faryar Shirzad, Chief Policy Officer, Coinbase

Why Boulder Teams Are Turning to Management Consulting

This city is filled with teams that care deeply about their work—but care alone doesn’t drive clarity.

Management consulting helps turn good intentions into great execution. If your team needs more alignment, structure, or capacity to move with confidence, management consulting in Boulder, CO can help build what’s next.

What You’ll Notice Shifting

  • - Managers who lead, not just react

  • - Team dynamics that support clarity instead of confusion

  • - Meetings that actually move projects forward

  • - A stronger connection between culture and performance

  • - Leaders who know what they’re accountable for—and why

Here’s how I help.

Executive Coaching

For C-suites and senior managers

Unlock new mindsets and methods to inspire teams, equip them to lead change, and actually hold them accountable for results.

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Management Consulting

For nonprofit leadership teams

Devise and lead change in response to intractable organizational challenges, aligning strategy and function for mission delivery.

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Board Consulting

For nonprofit boards of directors

Sharpen focus on those activities and areas that deliver the absolute highest value to management of the organization you govern and serve.

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Planning Facilitation

For boards, coalitions, and more

Have structured, disciplined conversations about where your organization needs to go, how it will get there, and what measurable outcomes it will achieve.

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Strategic Communications

For senior teams that need to break through

Craft and deliver messages and narratives to favorably influence staffs, policymakers, and other stakeholders, in change-leadership scenarios and far beyond.

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Fractional Executive

For short-term leadership needs

Occasional interim or fractional executive leadership for organizations that need someone to engage easily, learn quickly, and bring a facilitative-leadership touch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is management consulting for Boulder-based organizations?
It’s a hands-on process that helps leaders build clear systems, improve team performance, and align strategy with execution.

Who should consider management consulting in Boulder, CO?
Founders, department heads, and executive teams facing growth, misalignment, or complexity in how their teams operate.

How is this different from business coaching or HR consulting?
This work focuses on operational alignment and leadership systems—not just individual development or policy compliance.

What does a typical engagement look like?
It usually starts with a discovery phase, followed by customized support around team structure, communication flow, and execution rhythm.

What kinds of outcomes can I expect?
Clearer roles, faster decision-making, less friction across teams, and a management culture that sustains both performance and well-being.

When is the right time to bring in a management consultant?
When growth has outpaced your systems, or leadership is spending more time untangling problems than moving the work forward.