MBL is committed to creating organizations and teams that work well together. We provide an array of services to help companies adapt to changing demands.

Second Opinion Reviews
Organizations change, sometimes dramatically, over time and it is easy for human resources programs and practices to fall behind. Second Opinion Reviews provide a thorough and objective evaluation of all aspects of the human resources function by an objective third party. MBL will conduct an overall department assessment or a review focused on one aspect of the human resources function. Using a variety of tools, including structured interviews and employee surveys, MBL will provide a snapshot of the organization's strengths and weaknesses and a blueprint for organizational redesign and team building. In the end, we will give you a detailed report of our findings and recommendations to serve as a blueprint for future planning.

Performance Management
Managing performance in, across, up and out of the organization requires systems and tools that meet your business needs and managers who know how to use them effectively. Our experience in customizing performance management systems starts with identifying the goals of the organization. MBL can then take a close look at effectiveness and help create the tools that meet the organizational needs whether the focus is on identifying top performers, developing promotional paths in job families, linking pay to performance, or building tools to correct deficient performance.

Customized Training & Development
Managers don't automatically know how to hire the right people, utilize the compensation system or conduct performance reviews. Even the most seasoned manager wants to better understand how to efficiently and effectively apply the tools available. Whether as part of our work together in compensation or search, organizational change or climate surveys, we can design the training you desire to ensure your new programs are a success.

Leadership Change
A change in leadership or a change in control can be one of the biggest challenges ever faced by a business. Even the most successful business can falter at this critical transitional stage. Whether the transition is a result of the purchase by an outside firm or an internal transfer of control, the challenges are significant. Serving as your guide, MBL will identify hazards along the way and ensure a successful transition.

Succession Planning
Leadership bench strength and management development is one of the most neglected facets of planning. MBL helps organizations develop succession plans to prepare them for the developmental changes that happen in every company. We help guide the discussions around build or buy strategies and create management development plans.

Executive Coaching
A coach is part mentor, part sounding board, part therapist and part manager. No world-class athlete or performer would be world-class without one. MBL's coaches teach, push, support and challenge. We will partner with you to set clear objectives and will help you successfully meet them.

Mergers and Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions are not simply legal or financial transactions. Any merger or acquisition, regardless of size, has enormous human resources implications. We believe that the failure of many mergers and acquisitions is directly related to the lack of focus on the people involved. The MBL team has extensive experience in managing the human resources aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Our expertise includes the full scope of work from due diligence to human resources integration.

Restructuring and Downsizing
Changes in the economy or business strategy often require change in organizational structure or even the makeup of your workforce. MBL will help you to define your objectives, identify staffing needs, restructure the organization, communicate changes to employees, and implement restructuring and downsizing plans. Our expertise helps you to balance the needs of business with your employees and to retain your best employees throughout the transition.