“Laurie Allan began working with Seventh Generation in 2001. She has provided us with a wide variety of services from leadership development, team building, executive coaching, strategic planning, and workplace community development. The more we work with Laurie the more we are amazed at the incredible value she provides to us. Much of our success—both in terms of sales growth which is running at 40% plus and the maturation and growth of our internal community, are directly a result of our work with her.

“I have turned to Laurie personally over the years to help me manage a wide variety of business challenges from dealing with the dismissal of a senior member of our management team, to confronting relationships that were not adequately open and direct, as well as the design of our performance management system.

“Laurie Allan has never disappointed us. She works hard before any meeting or event to plan the agenda and desired outcomes, her meeting facilitation is outstanding, and her follow-up ensures that we maximize the value of our meeting.”

Jeffrey Hollender, CEO, Seventh Generation

“I have worked with Laurie Allan, of Laurie Allan & Associates, on multiple occasions over the past twelve years. Laurie’s knowledge, skill, and insight in the areas of team-building and leadership development are exceptional. She consistently provides real value to her clients. Even more important, Laurie’s energy and enthusiasm prevent the client from getting 'bogged down.' Laurie is a true asset for any client.”
Susan Hartman, President, The Hartman Group

• Failure to execute mission-critical initiatives

• No new business, or market share erosion, as customers see greater value provided by competitors

• Inability of the senior team to lead effectively together

• Rising levels of conflict between functions or between longer- and shorter-tenured people

• Inability to manage rapidly rising demand for products and services

• Lack of revenue growth and profitability

• Chronic perceptions that there are not enough "good people to go around," particularly competent managers and leaders