WCG SERVICES

Powderhouse is an award-winning cable and broadcast content development production company based in Somerville, MA. They have produced such hit programs as: Dogs 101, Build it Bigger, Extreme Engineering and Raising Cain. Powderhouse programs are seen on many of the most well-known cable networks in the world, such as Discovery, Animal Planet, History Channel as well as many PBS stations nationwide. Internationally, their series and programs have been seen in over 200 countries. Powderhouse's work has been recognized with a national prime time Emmy nomination, The Beijing International Science Film Festival Silver Medal, The Houston World Fest Gold Special Jury Award, The CINDY Award, The National Educational Media Network's Bronze Apple Award, The Communicators Award - Crystal Award of Excellence and The Cine Gold Eagle.

LabPas CT™ is the most comprehensive software solution for the management of Phase I clinical studies from formulary accountability through EDC. LabPas was created by Green Mountain Logic an FDA-compliant software product company with a reputation for exceeding customers’ expectations. Green Mountain Logic builds software which address the critical information technology needs of life sciences companies. Green Mountain Logic designs, develops and validates off-the-shelf software which maps complex scientific processes, is easily configured by non-engineering staff, and satisfies all regulatory compliance requirements.

For well over a century Global Marine Systems has been installing and maintaining cables and pipelines on the seabed for the tele-communications, wind-energy, oil and gas and the undersea research community. In 2004 Global Marine systems was purchased from Global Crossing, and American tele-communications company by Bridgehouse Marine Limited. After a period of restructuring GMS has emerged as the largest independent Undersea cable Installation and maintenance provider in the world. WCG has worked with GMS since its restructuring to develop its new top-line growth strategy in several key regions such as Asia, Americas and Europe as well as worked with management to bring focus to the products and the markets they are designed to serve and to re-launch the company in the second quarter of 2005.

With a direct heritage from the Harvard Negotiation Project and the best-selling Getting to YES: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In, Vantage Partners provides companies with the processes, tools, skill-building and technology necessary to build world-class negotiation and relationship management capabilities. WCG has worked closely with Vantage Partners as they have expanded the scope of their business through the development and execution of a Corporate Education focus on improving negotiation skills and the facilitation of difficult conversations throughout business environments. Vantage works with the world's leading global companies in many industries, including information technology, financial services, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, entertainment, petroleum and minerals, professional services, and manufacturing.

Located in Dorset England, Poole has produced the finest pieces and set new trends and fashions with its highly desirable pottery for more than 130 years. Today, the company's talented and experienced team of artists, designers and craftsman continue to lead the way in contemporary art pottery. As a result of a reorganization in 2004, and with collaboration with organizations such as the Victoria & Albert museum in London, the company has undertaken an expansion into new markets the launch of many new products to complement its current ranges, all designed and produced in Poole, all maintaining Poole Pottery's reputation for artistic excellence and innovation. WCG has worked with Poole management to update and bring focus to the brand, its target markets and its expansion into North America.

NaviSite a $130 Million managed services provider. As one of the survivors in the turbulent industry of managed services, NaviSite engaged Whitman Consulting Group in several areas. After acquiring several businesses throughout the past 3 years the first, order of business was to bring focus to the corporate strategy. The engagement consisted of a detailed analysis of the products and services brought into the company via the acquisition process followed by a top down articulation of the emerging product strategy. Once the corporate messaging had accomplished we were able to reposition the company to correctly reflect the new value proposition. This repositioning took the form of a complete public relations and marketing communications plan for potential investors, industry analysts, customers, partners and employees. WCG was also able to assist NaviSite in identifying and staffing several key roles throughout the company on both a temporary and permanent basis.

“Working with Whitman Consulting Group has given NaviSite access to important strategic insight during an important transition period for us. Once we had established our direction, their practical approach to day-to-day, hands on tactical execution allowed us to effectively communicate our message to our key markets.” Gabe Ruhan, NaviSite, COO and Board Member

PeopleBest with its innovative Predictive People Solution, makes it possible for companies to hire, promote and involve individuals in corporate initiatives knowing with certainty which people are most likely to do well, advance, remain loyal and produce results for your company. PeopleBest founder Jim Hunter engaged WCG to assist in the process of market positioning and brand analysis. Throughout the process, WCG has been an important strategic advisor in the area of marketing, communications and sales pipeline creation. WCG also provides personnel support in key areas of marketing and public relations.

“My relationship with Joel and WCG goes back several years, and when I was building the business plan for what would become PeopleBest, I found WCG to be that great combination of strategic resource blended with realistic tactical capabilities. WCG is an important part of my team here at PeopleBest.”
Jim Hunter: PeopleBest, Founder and CEO

K-Sciences is a Chicago based consultancy and professional services company In 2002 K-Sciences engaged WCG to analyze a new sales and marketing model it had recently put into place during a very difficult period in the then struggling high-tech economy. Through detailed analysis and a hands on interaction with both customers, partners, prospects and employees, WCG was able to help K-Sciences make important restructuring decisions around refining its target market and its services portfolio. WCG participated with senior management as an advisor on several key strategic initiatives, working to secure a foothold in the healthcare market, increasing speed to market by more than 50%. WCG also provided account strategy and account management services for the Lahey Clinic (an important strategic account for K-Sciences). Whitman Consulting Group was also able to locate and assist K-Sciences in the hiring of some key personnel throughout this time period.

Ray and Barney Group provides strategic resource management, helping their clients find, develop and maximize their human capital investments. In early 2003, the Whitman Consulting Group worked with Ray and Barney to successfully transition their business from a broad-range IT consultancy, to a focus on the human resource arena. WCG conducted an in-depth survey of customer perceptions toward Ray and Barney, and helped develop a full set of positioning documents for use in their web site, product development and sales collateral.