Strategy support for executives in real estate, industrials, and technology
Strategy executives are looking to build influence in their organization, meet the needs and expectations of the c-suite/board/investors, and drive value through strategic projects, often with limited time and internal resources…
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Strategy support for executives in real estate, industrials, and technology
Strategy executives are looking to build influence in their organization, meet the needs and expectations of the c-suite/board/investors, and drive value through strategic projects, often with limited time and internal resources…
Subscribe to my free newsletter: The Monthly Strategist where I discuss practical takeaways and thoughts from everyday work in strategy and corporate development
…de Weerdt Consulting can produce c-suite, investor, and board-ready strategy projects to support you and your team through a 6-step process
About Claire
Claire de Weerdt is a former McKinsey consultant who works primarily with strategy teams/investors and is passionate about discovering important insights which enable key strategic decisions and actionable next steps. After working an internal strategy consulting role for a leading real estate developer, Claire founded de Weerdt Consulting Inc. in 2021 and has since worked with over a dozen clients and partners on 25+ engagements from PE due diligence with Bain & Company San Fransisco to growth strategy with an upper-mid market (2-5B revenue) building materials manufacturer. Prior to working with McKinsey, Claire helped build urban transit systems as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with a large (~10B+) EPC company. She holds an MBA (finance focus) and Bachelors of Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia out of Vancouver, BC, Canada, where she resides with her family. In her spare time, Claire loves to go snowboarding on Whistler mountain and take her Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Pearl, for hikes in the forest or on the beach with her family.
Connect
We meet and/or stay connected, which is simply an opportunity to learn more about you, your needs, and your organization
Define project
If/ when a specific need or project arises, we start with reviewing a problem statement worksheet together
Plan project
I create a proposal including a workplan, added team members, timelines, and budget for your review and approval
Generate insights
Team conducts research and develops data-driven insights and frameworks for answering key questions Work is completed to the level of collaboration you prefer – from working should-to-shoulder with you / your team to providing a more outside-in report
Present to stakeholders
We work together on a “storyline” to communicate findings and recommendations to key stakeholders such as c-suite, investor, or board audiences
Reflect on value
Connect on how presentations went and ensure value was delivered Discuss and conduct any follow-up activities as needed
There are several common pitfalls to look out for when delivering strategy projects…
Starting with analysis before the project is clearly framed and the key problem or question understood
Seeing the output as a detailed report vs alignment on a key decision or strategic action
Not prioritizing analysis around key questions / hypotheses leading to long highly detailed projects
Not tying back analysis findings to the original question and staying focused on the answer
Being close-minded to novel thinking and ideas, having a bias towards the “known”
Not backing statements with relevant objective data and clear sources
Complex “process-result” communication where the “so what” is unclear
Not spending time crafting a compelling story prior to presenting recommendations
There are several pitfalls to look out for when delivering strategy projects…
Starting with analysis before the project is clearly framed and the key problem or question understood
Seeing the output as a detailed report vs alignment on a key decision or strategic action
Not prioritizing analysis around key questions / hypotheses leading to long highly detailed projects
Not tying back analysis findings to the original question and staying focused on the answer
Being close-minded to novel thinking and ideas, having a bias towards the “known”
Not backing statements with relevant objective data and clear sources
Complex “process-result” communication where the “so what” is unclear
Not spending time crafting a compelling story prior to presenting recommendations
Example projects
END-TO-END STRATEGY PROJECTS
TARGETED SUPPORT
Primary industries
Real estate & building materials
Technology & Software
Industrials & Manufacturing
Private Equity & investors
Client testimonial
“In the last 18+ years I have worked with dozens (if not hundreds) of consultants and I would place Claire in the top 1% of all consultants I’ve ever worked with. Her analytical skills, strength identifying market dynamics, and researching companies effectively are tremendous assets as is her ability to deliver results quickly and efficiently.”
– Investor and CEO
Customer feedback
- Catalant
100%
Recommendation rate - client feedback survey
Contact Claire for an introductory discussion
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Career and Partnership Opportunities
If you’d like to work with de Weerdt Consulting Inc. we engage with business analysts, partners, and experts in three ways:
Business analysts
dWC hires business analysts, primarily based in Canada, to support with day-to-day deliverables. Training, competitive compensation, and high flexibility is offered for candidates who can quickly interpret data and create compelling analysis outputs. Please send resume and cover letter to claire@deweerdtconsulting.ca.
Consulting partners
Occasionally, client needs demand more than one lead consultant or a different type of service that falls outside of our expertise. dWC is always looking to connect with other independents with former McKinsey/Bain/BCG backgrounds who may want to partner on specific projects. Please connect with Claire directly at claire@deweerdtconsulting.ca.
Strategy teams
Engaging with former executives and experts with deep experience in certain verticals can provide a wealth of information that adds
value to clients. dWC is always looking to connect with former executives or senior experts. Please send note, Linkedin profile, or resume to claire@deweerdtconsulting.ca to be added to the pool.
Why work with dWC?
de Weerdt Consulting Inc. is an organization that leverages traditional and proven consulting and strategic problem-solving methods and experience. We value maintaining high quality standards, solving problems creatively, embracing new tech tools, and leveraging deep analytics and rigor in our work. At the same time, we enjoy operating in a non-traditional culture, with a remote-first approach, high levels of autonomy, and a wholistic human-centered view of performance. We believe well balanced, healthy, and happy individuals produce better work, make less mistakes, and produce more innovative solutions for clients.