DEVELOPING HUMAN ASSETS FOR
IMPROVED BUSINESS SUCCESS

Ironside consults with C-suite leaders at small and mid-market Family Businesses to help harness the power of their people

With more than 15 years’ experience in executive and human resources consulting roles, Julie Ironside Jacobs delivers proven operational and business expertise and emotional intelligence and rigor to inform strategy, improve culture, and drive productivity and profitability.

WHY IRONSIDE?

FAMILY BUSINESS IS ABOUT RESULTS AND RELATIONSHIPS

As Ironside’s founder and principal, Julie Ironside Jacobs approaches clients with a keen business acumen and a real-life understanding of Family Business dynamics as well as large family dynamics. She is knowledgeable, honest, direct, and thoughtful.

Julie listens closely to her clients and works to understand their unique marketplace opportunities as well as family nuances and challenges. At the same time, she acts as an impartial champion for the whole entity, not any one faction.

Family business is about results and relationships. So is Julie.

SEASONED EXPERTISE

Focusing on the success of business leaders.

Ironside understands the intricacies of Family Businesses and the impact of people and culture on company priorities.

OBJECTIVE GUIDANCE

Aligning decision-making with what is best for the entity, not the individual.

Ironside streamlines ideas from your entire team to impartially define company goals.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS

Leveraging business savvy, intelligence, and deep human resource knowledge.

Ironside helps founders address resource constraints within their executive teams.

WHY FAMILY BUSINESS?

FAMILY BUSINESSES ARE THE BACKBONE OF OUR COUNTRY

Research shows that, as of March 2023, Family Business creates 78% of new American jobs and employs 60% of workers in the United States. Family business is 64% of the national GDP.

As importantly, Family Business operates with values and long-term thinking that align with Ironside’s values and goals. Having worked with 100+ Family Businesses in the Midwest/Great Lakes region throughout her career, Julie shares the belief that success is earned; so do her clients.

Julie chooses to work exclusively with Family Businesses because they go beyond that basic tenant: Family Businesses for profitability, they also invest in their communities. Shareholders and employees share time, talent, and treasures within the communities where they live.

CONSULTING SERVICES

HELPING FAMILY BUSINESSES LIVE THEIR VALUES, MEET THEIR ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS, AND CONTINUE THEIR LEGACY

HR STRATEGY AND CULTURE

Design strategic organizational development plans.

CHANGE MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

Create change system-wide through people & a well-communicated plan.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP/CONSULTING

Deliver comprehensive, individualized training.

IRONSIDE DEVELOPS HUMAN ASSETS TO DRIVE CLARITY OF PURPOSE, EFFECTIVENESS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND RESULTS

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