W H O W E A R E

Cultural intelligence is the

engine of competitive advantage

Springboard is a solutions-oriented consulting firm that advises leaders on expanding their personal impact and ability to manage effectively across the highly complex teams that make up today’s workforce.

In times of increasing global connectedness and economic complexity, cultural intelligence and effective leadership are more important than ever before. The Springboard brand of cross cultural leadership elicits the full and extraordinary participation of each and every employee. It works to optimize profitability by achieving sustainable access to the best talent, ideas and information.

500+

Senior Executives interviewed

20+

Years of research-led practice

3

Landmark research studies

RESEARCH AND CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Since 2003, Springboard has provided the critical insight that helps leaders develop the cultural intelligence needed to inspire talented employees and boost morale across the organization. Springboard has interviewed more than 500 senior executives, including Fortune 500 CEOs, about what it takes to lead successfully in today's complex environment. Many of the interviews have focused on the specific success factors and impediments for women and underrepresented employees at senior levels.

Our Approach

We have helped companies:

  • Assess organizational culture to identify opportunities for improving inclusive leadership

  • Build an inclusive environment that is productive and drives innovation

  • Build inclusive leadership capability of managers, leaders and teams across the organization

Connecting the concepts of emotional and cultural intelligence, Springboard understands that today's most influential and innovative leaders are both collaborative and inclusive in their approach to leading teams and organizations, maximizing the strengths of team members.

“Springboard coaches were valuable to me because they have faced similar challenges as senior managers. I could run through scenarios and gain a perspective unavailable from most coaches. They helped me develop more effective options for the way I manage my team.”
— Chief Investment Officer, Investment Management Company