CORE International Consultants

Why choose Core? 

As a boutique consulting firm, we work with you to explain our complex principles in a straightforward, easy to understand manner. We are adept at solving your challenges, through collaborative solutions, that radically improve your business plan execution.

We are your long-term partner. We will work closely with the individuals in your organization to transfer knowledge, capability, and self-reliance. Check in’s will occur to ensure powerful, positive results are sustained well into the future.

Here’s what our some of our clients have said about their experience of working with us:

we collaborate

We work with your to explain our complex principles in a straightforward, easy to understand manner. We create a consensus-based momentum for change by educating and coaching your team throughout the process.

“We’ve reorganized before but never with such rigour, compassion, and commitment.”

We are process driven

We apply a proven design and implementation process that yields the best possible results, while reducing risk and uncertainty. We examine your organization and identify problems by separating work from the people who do it. We then define roles to align structure with strategy, and work with you to implement your new organization. This leads to enhanced productivity by increasing accountability and establishing higher levels of trust at all levels of the organization.

 

“Thank you very much for guiding us through the “Core International System” and applying the up front discipline necessary to affect a smooth transition to our new organization. I’m delighted with the results.”

we are a long term partner

We partner with our clients to create inspired workplaces through knowledge transfer and building capability. This ensures that powerful, positive results will be sustained in a way that provides value into the future.

 

“I committed to doubling our profits in five years; we did it in three.”

We are Experts 

Since 1997, we have aligned organizational structure with business strategy, meeting exact client requirements to increase productivity, increase shareholder value and accelerate sustainable results.

 

“Things that used to take us 9 months to do, we’re now doing in 90 days.” 

We are Specialists

 

For over 20 years, we have specialized in identifying organizational challenges that impede success. Our powerful principles pinpoint structural issues and allow us to co-create a solution that is customized specifically for your organization. The power of our principles and experience has been demonstrated across a diverse range of industries, including pharmaceutical, mining, banking, telecommunications, oil and gas, and government.

 

“I’ve never worked with a consultant who talks about work, organizations, and structure the way that Core does. Your explanations are in-depth and crystal clear.” 

Meet the Team

 

Michael Brush

Partner

Michael Brush

Partner

With over 20 years’ experience in management and consulting roles, Mike helps customers achieve superior results. He takes a strong facilitative approach, provides solid, astute recommendations, and sees them through to successful implementation.Mike has an MBA (University of Windsor) specializing in Finance & Human Resource Management, a Bachelor of Social Work and a BA Sociology from McMaster University.

Skills

Strategy development and implementation
100%
Management practices and systems
100%
Organization design
100%

Sylvia Klarer

Partner

Sylvia Klarer

Partner

With more than 20 years of corporate and consulting experience, Sylvia has worked in all major Human Resources areas including: employee engagement, strategy development, change management, organizational design, executive recruitment, total rewards, policy development and employment law, performance management, succession planning, learning and development.Sylvia has lead the design and implementation of new processes, programs, systems, and structures in organizations from numerous industries including personal services, automotive, insurance, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, education, software and business services. Her breadth of experience and creative approaches drive her to “win-win” solutions for her clients.Sylvia holds a Master in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Art degree in Anthropology from McMaster University.

Ed McMahon

Partner

Ed McMahon

Partner

With over 20 years’ experience in executive management and senior consulting roles, Ed brings his highly collaborative and pragmatic approach to the work he does with clients. He has a broad range of consulting experience in a variety of industries including health care, telecommunications, technology, manufacturing and distribution, and professional services.Ed is a recognized expert in corporate leadership and team effectiveness, governance, corporate structure and performance management. He has taught Leadership, Teamwork and Human Resource Management and HR Strategy for the MBA Program at the DeGroote School of Business. He has an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, and a BA in Psychology from the University of Windsor.In his spare time, he serves on the National Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity Canada.

Skills

Leadership and Team Effectiveness
100%
Strategy
100%
Organization design
100%
Executive Team Effectiveness
100%
Change management
100%
Governance
100%

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3027 Harvester Road
Burlington, Ontario

Contact Us

+1 416 977 2673
info@coreinternational.com

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M-F: 8am – 5pm

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