Sapphire Consulting—Amherst, NH

“Jim Kimberly, of Sapphire Consulting, tailored a Leadership Development Program to address our needs. The feedback from the 54 people going through the program was overwhelmingly positive. Jim is an excellent facilitator and has the ability to understand his audience and change track on a moments notice to keep the group engaged and participating. Our full day of teambuilding was an excellent experience as well as being FUN. I would HIGHLY recommend Jim. ”

– Donna Marcin, PHR
Human Resources Manager
New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc.

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Non-Profit Organization

The organization had conducted an independent analysis of its strengths and weaknesses and formulated a business plan for the future. As part of this process, it completed a major staff restructuring and identified the need for enhanced leadership skills among key staff members and the Board of Directors. > read more

Large, fast-growing direct marketing company

After a prolonged period of explosive growth, the company experienced a stagnant period marked by high employee turnover and disappointing work performance. The owner/president was consistently drawn into daily operations functions and was frustrated that employee leaders were not taking responsibility for decision-making. > read more

An established software company with a new acquisition

Given significant competitive pressures, a small, niche software company needed to grow. When this 24-year-old business acquired a new company to expand its product portfolio, it went through a period of significant transition that included changes in the structure of the entire organization. > read more

U.S. operations of a multi-national software company

The company is filled with people who are brilliant at resolving computer software challenges, but not as adept at resolving interpersonal or emotional issues. The HR Director wanted to incorporate Emotional Intelligence into the company’s training and development initiatives to foster greater self-awareness among employees in leadership positions. > read more

New Hampshire-based multi-national manufacturing company

With the majority of the company’s leadership age 60 or older, the company needed to enhance its succession planning and organizational development efforts to create an up-and-coming generation of leaders. The company decided to create leaders from within its current workforce rather than launching an expensive search for outside talent. > read more

Sapphire Consulting, LLC.
P.O. Box 850 Amherst, NH 03031
603-889-1099

Client Stories

Non-Profit Organization

Large, fast-growing direct marketing company

An established software company with a new acquisition

U.S. operations of a multi-national software company

Large manufacturing company

New Hampshire-based multi-national manufacturing company






	“Jim Kimberly, of Sapphire Consulting, tailored a Leadership Development Program to address our needs. The feedback from the 54 people going through the program was overwhelmingly positive. Jim is an excellent facilitator and has the ability to understand his audience and change track on a moments notice to keep the group engaged and participating. Our full day of teambuilding was an excellent experience as well as being FUN. I would HIGHLY recommend Jim. ” – Donna Marcin, PHR Human Resources Manager New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. > read more		Client Stories Non-Profit Organization The organization had conducted an independent analysis of its strengths and weaknesses and formulated a business plan for the future. As part of this process, it completed a major staff restructuring and identified the need for enhanced leadership skills among key staff members and the Board of Directors. > read more Large, fast-growing direct marketing company After a prolonged period of explosive growth, the company experienced a stagnant period marked by high employee turnover and disappointing work performance. The owner/president was consistently drawn into daily operations functions and was frustrated that employee leaders were not taking responsibility for decision-making. > read more An established software company with a new acquisition Given significant competitive pressures, a small, niche software company needed to grow. When this 24-year-old business acquired a new company to expand its product portfolio, it went through a period of significant transition that included changes in the structure of the entire organization. > read more U.S. operations of a multi-national software company The company is filled with people who are brilliant at resolving computer software challenges, but not as adept at resolving interpersonal or emotional issues. The HR Director wanted to incorporate Emotional Intelligence into the company’s training and development initiatives to foster greater self-awareness among employees in leadership positions. > read more Large manufacturing company Leaders were having trouble implementing the more collaborative style of management that has become expected by younger generations of workers. > read more New Hampshire-based multi-national manufacturing company With the majority of the company’s leadership age 60 or older, the company needed to enhance its succession planning and organizational development efforts to create an up-and-coming generation of leaders. The company decided to create leaders from within its current workforce rather than launching an expensive search for outside talent. > read more Sapphire Consulting, LLC. P.O. Box 850 Amherst, NH 03031 603-889-1099 © Sapphire Consulting, LLC 2009