Capabilities Overview

CERTES GROUP provides consulting services to start-up, growth, and transitional companies producing software intensive products and services. We assist clients in all aspects of their business management from the initial identification of a customer need until that need is satisfied in the marketplace, to ensure technical, marketing and financial objectives are met. These services include:

v      Executive Management

v      President

v      VP - Operations/Technology/Business Development/Marketing/Intellectual Property

v      Program Management

v      Development of Business Plans, Operational Plans, Board/Investor Presentations

Today's competitive pressures have caused many organizations to work harder and harder to satisfy the requirements of their investors and customers. Many of these hard working organizations fail to execute and fall short of expectations. Successful execution requires more than hard work. It is also necessary to work smarter and this does not always evolve naturally, as it requires a company wide way of thinking and executing. Increased partnering and joint developments further complicate the problem as different, geographically distributed cultures must work toward a common goal.

If the execution of your business plans is falling short of goals we can help you. Real-world experiences in a wide variety of corporate settings have taught us a lot about what it takes to produce successful products and services. Broad executive, operational, marketing, and technical management experiences provide us a company-wide view to managing all phases of the life cycle process - from idea through feasibility, development, introduction/distribution, and maintenance/support. With a global, top management perspective we are able to work with personnel at any level of your organization to review its current needs, develop programs to meet those needs, implement them in pilot tests, and guide them through general deployment. Complementary hands-on experiences allow us to zoom in on the details and ask the right questions, of the right people, at the right time - whether they be in technology, marketing, sales, or operations.

Participating as advisors, facilitators, mentors, or hands-on managers, we bring high standards and integrity to your business programs whether in formulating new ones or revitalizing old ones. We emphasize bottom line results by applying very pragmatic approaches to the real execution issues you are experiencing. Your problems are unique and they require tailored solutions, not theoretical one-size fits all solutions. We are dedicated to your success, the success of your staff, and your self-sufficiency.

E-mail Us
chuck@certes.com

Mailing address
Chuck Runge
CERTES GROUP
1648 Kamsack Drive, Suite 400B
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

(408) 733-7620

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