Strategy Consulting
Valen Group has changed the way we “strategize.” We experienced one of our most successful years following the Valen meetings. Valen Group motivates everyone to share their thoughts and goals for success throughout each level of the organization. Goals are set, measurable, obtainable, and with timelines for completion. Excellent work from an outstanding team!
Senior Vice President, LifeLinc Corporation
We have used the Valen group for two years now and both experiences have been monumental for our organization. Their sessions have helped us collaborate as a team to define our goals and develop a strategy to execute those goals. It has provided a sense of unity amongst our leadership team to tackle the next year and accomplish what we set out to achieve.
Director of Marketing, LifeLinc Corporation
Needed to challenge a specific point and found Valen to be extremely approachable and understanding.
Chief Operating Officer, Southern Champion
Throughout the process Valen did a wonderful job on all fronts. They worked hard to make sure the project stayed on time, they provided detailed and highly educational data assembled in ways that not only were easy to understand on a surface level, but also fully comprehensive to clearly show the best recommendations. I felt confident throughout the process and was very pleased with the final product.
Chief Disaster Relief Officer, Matthew 25
Valen Group provided a well-planned strategic planning session that encouraged input from all members. From start to finish, the session felt comfortable and engaging.
VP Orchestra and Production, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
I personally had a lot of political capital invested in Valen and it was a great thing to see my investments pay dividends through the process of our strategic planning retreat with Valen Group!
VP of Strategy and Innovation, LifeLinc Corporation
The passion and enthusiasm was something that really stood out to me and made an impact on me. The expertise, knowledge, and “know how” really set the tempo of our sessions and help to direct our team in a productive manner. I believe you all controlled the meetings and made our time together efficient and with purpose. On a side note, I really enjoyed spending time with each of you outside our meetings to get to know you. I think I can speak for our entire group in saying that we thoroughly enjoyed our time with you all.
VP Anesthesia Services, LifeLinc Corporation
Valen does an excellent job to cultivate a team setting. The design of each session was unique. From larger full group discussions to the breakout sessions that involved smaller teams. Each session yielded results.
Senior Vice President, LifeLinc Corporation
Great job guys. Provided great direction and facilitation. Fun, not boring.
Regional Manager, LifeLinc Corporation
The long range planning session was much better than I was expecting. It allowed team work, growth and a better understanding of the group as a whole. I loved the transparency with the numbers and clear cut path to reaching goals.
VP Anesthesia Services, LifeLinc Corporation
Working with Valen Group was an A+ experience. The guidance they were able to provide will help establish the success of our business for years to come. The strategists were so great to work with and we loved spending time with them over the past couple of days. If you need help getting your business headed in the right direction with the right strategy, these are the right partners to do that for you.
Director of Marketing, LifeLinc Corporation
The thought-provoking exercises pushed us to think in new ways, sparking meaningful discussions that will shape LifeLinc’s future. What really stood out was their personal touch—making sure everyone was involved and that our goals stayed front and center. We highly recommend them to any team.
COO, LifeLinc Anesthesia
Our strategic planning session with Valen was a fantastic experience. Their team brought great energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism, making the process both engaging and productive. They wrapped up the session with a well-organized three-year strategic plan, giving us a clear roadmap for growth. Valen’s expertise and commitment made a real impact, and we highly recommend them to any team looking to take their strategic planning to the next level.
COO, LifeLinc Anesthesia
You are setting us up to move forward with a much stronger design and presence. We have been getting nothing but compliments for the new logo. You’ve really set us on a much better path with the image of this business.
CEO & Owner, The Paleo Diet
Valen Group was able to quickly size up our industry, identify the driving trends and uniqueness of our business. They developed a very creative new market entry strategy including working more closely with our suppliers to compete. Within the first few months, we have already received several new business opportunities to pursue as a result of their work.
President & Owner, Cahill and Company
Valen Group was instrumental in helping paint an accurate picture of the technology landscape in the Dental HMO space. Their thorough research and documentation aided me in gaining an understanding of industry trends and a clearer definition of the future position our organization must obtain as we move our technology initiatives forward.
Chief Executive Officer, Dental Care Plus
Valen Group is one of a kind firm that is able to communicate and work at all levels of our organization, not just at the top.
Vice President of Sales, Hillshire Farm
Valen Group was tasked with aligning our senior team on a vision for the future. The whole process went extremely well and I was really impressed with the organization of the session and the way you pulled our whole team together. I look forward to seeing these dreams become a reality.
Director R&D and Vision Development, Hillshire Brands
Our objective was met working with Valen Group. The board unanimously approved the strategic plan and we are moving forward more aligned than when we began.
Chief Executive Officer, Ohio Casualty Insurance
Valen Group was hired to help us to develop a strategic plan the board would back. They quickly developed a customized framework working with our team so we could envision the final presentation and align on a common platform to communicate. They demonstrated the value of a strategic consultant as a generalist by digging into each area of the business and shoring up gaps whether strategic, operational, or lacking financial rigor. Their flexible framework and energizing one-on-one sessions empowered each leader to really tell their story. At the meeting the objective was met, we are moving forward with our plan. The board had few question unanswered and they approved our plan on the spot.
Chief Financial Officer, Ohio Casualty Insurance
Our challenge was to create a pipeline of opportunities within a very short period of time. Valen Group was instrumental in aligning, first, my executive management team and then the rest of the group through a combination of fact-finding reports and team building sessions to develop a three-year roadmap for growth.
President, Sara Lee Foods
Don’t think for a moment I had to be reminded about Valen Group. You guys have done great work for us!
Chief Executive Officer, Gold Eagle
Valen Group used an expansive approach to analyze and research our market. Their comprehensive findings helped us develop sales and marketing strategies across all of our product lines.
Vice President of Product Development, R.A. Jones & Co. Inc.
Valen Group has changed the way we “strategize.” We experienced one of our most successful years following the Valen meetings. Valen Group motivates everyone to share their thoughts and goals for success throughout each level of the organization. Goals are set, measurable, obtainable, and with timelines for completion. Excellent work from an outstanding team!
Senior Vice President, LifeLinc Corporation
Valen Group’s research allowed our company to not only validate and fine-tune our product positioning, packaging design, and pricing ranges but also to adjust the concept for each socio-demographic target. The information then allowed our company to pitch the co-branded concept with another leading branded CPG firm and secure a market test.
Senior Director, The Dannon Company
Innovation
We were particularly impressed with the commitment, focus and ideas generated from such a diverse team in such a short period of time. The process created an incredible sense of team amongst the participants, almost immediately, aided in no small way by the excellence of the market insights provided before and during the session. Thank you again for a such a worthwhile and valuable process.
Senior VP Global Health, Westrock
Thanks for the excellent preparation, organisation, and execution of the Healthcare Ideation last week. Not only was it a fully professional exercise from start to finish, but it also delivered some excellent ideas for potential commercial development.
Senior VP Global Health, Westrock
President, Sara Lee Foods
Chief Executive Officer, Gold Eagle
Valen Group did an outstanding job defining the strategy to deliver short-term and long-term growth. The work that the Valen group led to extend the STA-BIL brand beyond fuel additives is culminating into breakthrough concepts and products which will lead the brand’s entry into new market categories with a competitive edge relative to very well entrenched iconic national brands.
EVP Market Innovation, Gold Eagle
The team at Valen Group was flexible, efficient and effective. They were able to obtain clear answers to our key questions. They completed our project on time and our tight budget constraints.
Sr. Director Marketing & Innovation, TH Foods, Inc.
Valen Group demonstrated a breadth of experience and provided valuable support through their early stage product development methods and research services.
Chief Restaurant Officer, Dine Brands (IHOP)
Senior Director, The Dannon Company
Most consulting companies give us little meat and lots of sizzle. Valen Group recommendations have lots of meat.
Corporate Innovation Executive, Nestle S.A.
Brand Licensing
CEO & Owner, The Paleo Diet
Valen Group developed a comprehensive brand extension plan for Biltmore in the area of food. They crafted unique positioning for our brand to help marry our gourmet image with mainstream food and identified several key categories for our brand to enter. We felt that they did an outstanding job of understanding our brand and the target consumer to whom we appealed; they were focused on finding the right solutions for us and our guests.
Vice President, Licensing, Biltmore Estates
Valen Group has led the development of our successful new business in brand extension licensing. The strategy developed helped us identify the best go to market plan for our brand. They have a deep understanding of the food business that has led to licensed partners. We believe this business will be a long-term success and thank Valen for their guidance and hard work.