What We Do

Rumor has it that life in most organizations used to be like floating down a gentle river. Even when the water became rough for a stretch, it was sure to become calm again soon.

Today, organizational life is more like continuous, unpredictable, explosive white water! The unprecedented demands of escalating competition, globalization, a changing workforce, new technologies and expanding customer expectations – to name just a few- are increasing the pressures and risks of leadership. While turbulent waters can be treacherous, successfully navigating the rapids can be exhilarating and highly rewarding.

Third River Partners is comprised of experienced guides who come alongside senior leaders and their teams to help them successfully navigate the rapids. We not only help our clients to survive, but to take initiative and to thrive. Using our Initiative Based Development™ approach, we deliver both leadership development and strategy execution in a powerful and integrated way.

The Third River Name

Why “Third River”?

When a stream of great leadership merges with a branch of flawless strategy-execution it creates a “third river” of success. That’s what we are all about. At Third River Partners your experience and our expertise merge to create new possibilities.

Why “Partners”?

We believe that the value we bring comes from genuine partnership with you. We see ourselves neither as insiders nor outsiders, but as “along-siders.” We aspire to blend our deep experience and skill with your determination and ideas to develop great leaders in strategic success.