BCG Principles and Values

· The welfare of the client is our highest priority

· The business is our client

· Respect and honor the preservation of the organizational and individual values

· Confidentiality is the foundation for trust building

· Use knowledge, experience and observations to educate and anticipate likely results

· Facilitate goal setting and implementation strategies without being judgmental

· Facilitate solutions through dialogue and open communication

· Balance the needs of the organization with the needs of the individual

· Balance insight and understanding with pragmatic solutions

· Collaboration amongst professionals through an interdisciplinary approach best serves the clients needs

Dennis I. Blender, Ph.D.

Principal:

Dennis Blender, Ph.D. has over 15 years of psychological consulting experience in organizational development, team dynamics, and facilitation. Dennis has coordinated leadership development activities for senior executives in order to enhance their performance and maximize results. He has extensive experiences in assisting individuals determine and realize their career aspirations by incorporating the skills of reflection and inquiry with real business results.

Dennis has particular strengths in team building/facilitation, strategic planning, conflict resolution, and planning/problem solving. He has conducted organizational culture analysis to determine strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations for improvement. He is extremely proficient at assisting organizations determine their core purpose and core values, and align their values with systems and behavior.

Dennis has broad industry experiences, with particular insights in service-oriented companies, manufacturing, education, and not-for-profit organizations. He has worked with family-owned businesses, and is able to provide the appropriate balance between the needs of family members with the pragmatic needs of the business.

Dennis was a Partner at Plante & Moran, LLP, in the Management Consulting Services Group. He also worked in public education and community mental health organizations. He earned a Ph.D. from Wayne State University in Educational Psychology, an M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling from Boston University, and a B.A. in Psychology from Ohio University. Dennis is a licensed psychologist.

Dennis lives in Bloomfield Hills Michigan with his wife, Anita, and daughters, Katie and Abbey. On weekends, he spends time in the garden or kitchen baking breads, making soup, and reading. His adventurous spirit leads to periodic journeys, trekking in various parts of the world.

Professional Network:

BCG has a network of associates: experienced professionals with executive-level consulting skills. Our goal is to match each particular client need with a consultant with specific industry/technical competence and interpersonal compatibility.

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