The Alternative Board
Peer advisory boards and business coaching for owners
| Hourly rate range | $115 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthLeadership and team buildingExit planning and successionFinance and profitCEO and founder coachingLeadership developmentTeam performanceStrategy and decision makingWork-life balanceGoal setting and accountability |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Executives and Managers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Life coach |
| Credentials | Facilitators and coaches certified through onsite training and e-learning |
The Alternative Board, called TAB, helps business owners and their leadership teams through peer advisory boards and one-on-one coaching. It runs as a global franchise with branches in many countries. Owners meet in local boards with other business leaders. TAB also offers StratPro workshops for leadership teams, the HI-MAP program for training managers, and a Business Snapshot assessment that gives a free diagnostic report.
What The helps with
TAB works with owners who want clearer focus, better decisions and steady growth. It also supports leadership teams and new managers.
- Making better decisions with input from peer owners
- Staying accountable to goals
- Cutting through noise to set priorities
- Building a business that leaves room for personal life
- Aligning leadership team roles, goals and accountability
- Training managers in hard and soft skills
- Building a measurable roadmap for the business
- Planning for growth or an exit
Who The works with
TAB serves business owners, CEOs and their leadership teams. Clients range from owners just starting out to owners thinking about an exit. Managers and high-performers who are moving into leadership roles can join the HI-MAP training program.
How The works
TAB uses several formats. Peer advisory boards bring accomplished business owners together to give each other advice and hold each other accountable. Leadership coaching matches an owner with a business coach. StratPro uses facilitated workshops to align leadership teams. HI-MAP is a management development program with paths for each role and level. Blueprint is a digital platform that helps owners build a vision and a measurable plan.
Background and qualifications
TAB is a global franchise with branches in countries such as the United States, Canada, England, Australia, India and Germany. Its facilitators and coaches are certified through a mix of onsite training and e-learning. They also get access to online hotlines, yearly courses, advanced trainings, workshops and a learning management system. TAB offers peer boards, leadership coaching, StratPro, HI-MAP and Blueprint as part of its Business Builder's Advantage.
The Alternative Board pricing
Programs and services
- Peer advisory boards
- One-on-one leadership coaching
- StratPro leadership team workshops
- HI-MAP management training program
- Blueprint digital planning platform
- Free Business Snapshot assessment
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The CoachVouch take
TAB combines local peer advisory boards, one-on-one coaching and manager training under one global franchise.
Best for business owners who want peer input and a coach to keep them focused on growth.
Common questions
How much does The Alternative Board charge?
Coaching with The runs $115 to $175 an hour. Message The from this page for an exact quote.
What does The Alternative Board help with?
The Alternative Board helps with making better decisions with input from peer owners, staying accountable to goals, cutting through noise to set priorities and building a business that leaves room for personal life.
Is The Alternative Board certified?
The Alternative Board lists: Facilitators and coaches certified through onsite training and e-learning.
Does TAB offer training for managers?
Yes. The HI-MAP program builds hard and soft management skills for executives and other managers. It has development paths for each role and level.
Are TAB coaches certified?
Yes. All TAB facilitators and coaches are certified through a mix of onsite training and e-learning.
How do I contact The Alternative Board?
Send The a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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