Hi! My name is David Kraft.
I'm a Management, HR, Leadership and Employee Engagement specialist with over 20 years experience strategically improving organizational performance through strong and relational "people" practices. I am the creator of the Connective Workplace Certification leadership/management training certification and the founder and lead consultant of Vision Consulting Group - a business consulting firm headquartered in Sarasota, Florida that serves small-mid-sized businesses.
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6 customer reviews
Vanesa Vega
David is honestly a joy to be able to work with. He creates a comfortable and honest environment, which is crucial in this type of work. Could not have had a better experience and my coworkers agree! More...
Reply from David R. Kraft / Vision Consulting Group, Inc.
Thank you SO much, Vanesa!!! I have very much enjoyed working with you! The amazing energy you bring to everything you're involved in is so powerful! Keep it up!
Ruben and Roberta B.
David and the Team at Vision Consulting Group did a very nice job helping us, allowing us to move to the next step in our business. David was also very engaged throughout the process, fun to work with, and completed the project in a timely manner. More...
Reply from David R. Kraft / Vision Consulting Group, Inc.
Thank you both - you were lots of fun to work with and thanks to you we have expanded our wine list! ;)
Mary Lou E.
After being in business for 40 years, Vision Consulting Group has been of benefit in our business in a dynamic way. David and Michelle personally implemented an employee assessment program with our leadership team. This has helped place people in their ideal place of passion- (not to mention saving money by knowing how to hire the right people!) - so that employees can be personally fulfilled, and we can all enjoy growing and prospering together. Vision Consulting walked us through the process -- hands on, teaching us and then giving us the tools to continue on our own. Now that’s true leadership! I highly recommend Vision Consulting Group for the growth of your business. More...
Reply from David R. Kraft / Vision Consulting Group, Inc.
Thank you SO much, Mary Lou! We had so much fun working with you and your Team! You guys are amazing!
Evan S.
David and the team at Vision Consulting Group targets the keys to your specific success by implementing practical steps at whatever pace you desire. Without a doubt, they will take the client wherever they choose to go and will set them up for extreme entrepreneurial prosperity! More...
Reply from David R. Kraft / Vision Consulting Group, Inc.
Thanks, Evan! You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar!
Matt H.
If it weren’t for Vision Consulting Group I would be dead in the water. In just a small period of time, they have reignited enthusiasm and confirmed for me that I'm in the right hands. They under-promised and over-delivered! More...
Reply from David R. Kraft / Vision Consulting Group, Inc.
Thanks, Matt! It's been great being a part of your entrepreneurial journey the past 5 years!
Brooke A.
I've been working with David and the Team at Vision Consulting Group for almost 2 years now. David is very relational and is always helping - even in areas that aren't part of the project work. Overall, they're able to cover nearly every aspect of my business. the "one-stop shopping" of having their whole team at my disposal saves me time and money. More...
Reply from David R. Kraft / Vision Consulting Group, Inc.
Thank you so much, Brooke! Always a pleasure! :)
What do you love most about your job?
I love working with business leaders and teams, period. I LOVE seeing people truly feel valued in their workplace and I LOVE helping managers leaders and business owners build cultures of empowerment!
What inspired you to start your own business?
I have a family business background. Growing up, my father, grandfather, and one of my uncles owned and managed small businesses together. In my executive / management career I've worked in businesses with 5-100 Team members - across nearly every industry.
No matter what industry, my "job" in the businesses I've owned and managed was about improving performance - plain and simple. Over the years I found ways to improve performance (and of course business equity value!) through improving the organizational health of the Team.
When I realized that I had developed fully repeatable systems for these things, I wanted to share it with more people and so I started consulting others on how to use the methods!
Why should our clients choose you?
It's always tough for me to answer this one. I have a hard time talking myself up. So let's just leave it with these short points:
- My ENTIRE life has been direct exposure to the management/ownership of businesses in the 5-100 employee size-range.
- I have owned and managed in multiple industries and can speak the language of all.
- I LOVE people and I have routinely helped my clients accomplish things that they truly thought were impossible. I'm open and honest in my communication, but caring when I deliver the truth.
- I value relationships over everything else and my heart's desire is to see my clients truly succeed - by their own definition of the word.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
My services are deliverable both online/remotely AND on-site if desired. We can discuss which options best fit when we speak.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Every service I provide can be delivered remotely so when COVID-19 entered the picture, I was able to immediately enter a "safe space" for the clients. On-site work is slowly coming back into the picture but with social distancing and masks a requirement indefinitely.
HR - Employee Engagement
The issuers of the Connective Workplace Certification - created by David R. Kraft.
www.connectiveworkplace.com
The Connective Workplace Certification is an HR biased management training certification aimed at improving communication. It touches all three of the "DEI" components (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and creates a simple, effective, and 3rd party accountable process for organizational improvement and health.
Also available: Coaching and Consulting to design and implement new or improved Employee Engagement policy and procedure. Able to work well as 3rd party for purpose of confidential survey work and insights from key leaders and other employees. Able to generate Strategy, Tactics, and Investment Budgeting/Projections for all associated work.
HR - Compensation & Benefits DESIGN
Coaching and Consulting to design and implement new or improved Compensation plans and Benefits packages. My specialty is designing compensation packages which drive specific outcomes as desired by ownership or executive level management. Able to work well as 3rd party for purpose of confidential survey work and insights from key leaders and other employees. Able to generate Strategy, Tactics, and Investment Budgeting/Projections for all associated work.
HR - Compensation & Benefits Analysis
Analysis of compensation and benefits from both a regional and competitive standpoint. Using wage data as well as industry specific data I am able to deliver very accurate, real-time conclusions for decision-making as well as recruitment or hiring. Able to generate Strategy, Tactics, and Investment Budgeting/Projections for all associated work.
HR - Employee Relations
Coaching and Consulting to design and implement new systems to truly connect with and gather insights from employees at all levels of an organization. I have designed simple tools that are easy to use and easy to teach. Able to connect readily with employees at all levels and able to work well as a 3rd party for purpose of confidential survey work and data gathering / insights. Also the creator of The Connective Workplace - www.connectiveworkplace.com
Leadership Development Training
I offer simple, highly effective, and easy to implement coaching, consulting, and training to improve leadership skills, execution, ability to gather and analyse data, and strategic thinking. I also provide simple easy to use tools for these processes as well as tools for improving internal relationships and organizational health.
Management Training
I offer simple, highly effective, and easy to implement coaching, consulting, and training to improve management skills and execution. I also provide simple easy to use tools for improving internal relationships and organizational health. Though every leader may not also be a manager, I believe that EVERY manager should develop themselves as a leader.
HR - Recruiting TRAINING
Coaching and Consulting to empower owners, managers or HR personnel to design and implement new or improved Hiring Methods and Policy and Procedure. I have developed simple, easy to use systems for assessing the soft skills and culture fit of a candidate as well as the typical position/industry specific experience and skills. I'm also able to train management and HR personnel on dynamic ways to assess candidates for often hidden traits which may be either beneficial or detrimental to the organization. Able to work well as 3rd party for purpose of confidential survey work and insights from key leaders and other employees. Able to generate Strategy, Tactics, and Investment Budgeting/Projections for all associated work.
HR- Recruiting Design
Coaching and Consulting to design and implement new or improved Hiring Methods and associated Policy and Procedure. I have developed simple, easy to use systems for assessing the soft skills and culture fit of a candidate as well as the typical position/industry specific experience and skills. Able to work well as 3rd party for purpose of confidential survey work and insights from key leaders and other employees. Able to generate Strategy, Tactics, and Investment Budgeting/Projections for all associated work.
