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dark' horse',
1. an unknown contender who comes from behind the pack to cross the finish line first. 2. a competitor, nominee, etc., about whom little is known or who unexpectedly wins. 3. someone who shows a previously unknown accomplishment.

Dark Horse Strategies is a management consulting firm specializing in providing Canadian and U.S. organizations with successful strategies and tools to actively increase their market size and market share through planning, development, problem solving, and implementation of sensible business and operational solutions for concrete results.

Our strategic planning consulting services offer clients a long-range view into the future of their businesses. From idea generation through to implementation and monitoring of progress, we assist companies in developing a clear vision of where the business needs to go this coming year, in the next five years and beyond.

A company's strength is its people. No strategic plan, business plan nor marketing plan can be successfully designed and implemented without the understanding and commitment of the humans involved. Our human services consulting practice provides managers, employees and executives with the tools and strategies they need to ensure the execution of their company's goals and objectives.

Interpersonal communications, time management, career management, leadership development and job performance skills are critical for each and every member of the company. As we move through the 21st century, the levels at which employees perform these skills and demonstrate their abilities in these areas will separate the successful, productive and profitable firms from the competition. Corporate and individual coaching will help your company identify leaders, develop managers and employees, focus on results, align your people you’re your corporate strategy, and help your key resource, your team, maintain balanced work/family lives. No organization can expect to grow without change. Change management is essential in assisting your people to make the necessary moves to be effective and efficient in the global economy.

We have designed, managed and implemented many marketing and strategy programs for public and private sector organizations. As well, we work with businesses to develop business plans that facilitate growth and maximize new business opportunities. With over 20 years experience, Dark Horse Strategies' team provides clients with the benefits of a unique blend of expertise:

• private
• public
• government
• not-for-profit
• non-profit
• small business
• large corporate
• national and multi-national business
• professional consulting practice