Boldly Reimagining

consulting.

IA is rewriting the rulebook.

Our Services

We’re advisors here to co-create solutions that fit your unique journey. IA was founded in 2006 because after years of working within the industry, Mark Stelzner knew there had to be a better way to help organizations transform.

Our goal isn’t to stay with you forever; it’s to equip you for self-sufficiency. We stand beside you, propelling you toward greatness.

Bodly Imagining

consulting.

IA is rewriting the rulebook.

We’re advisors here to co-create solutions that fit your unique journey. IA was founded in 2006 because after years of working within the industry, Mark Stelzner knew there had to be a better way to help organizations transform.

Our goal isn’t to stay with you forever; it’s to equip you for self-sufficiency. We stand beside you, propelling you toward greatness.

Our Services

The Science of Bold Transformation

Defying Convention Every Step of the Way

Our approach isn’t just different; it’s transformational. We’re the anti-consultants, and that’s not just a catchphrase; it’s our commitment to change. We’re fiercely independent, and we never profit from recommendations. Your success is our priority, and we’ll always be by your side, never in front of you. When we work with you, we meet you where you are to find a solution tailored to your needs, not generic templates. We go deep to understand who you are and what you’re trying to accomplish, and we aim to leave you with the know-how to keep it going.

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The Science of Bold Transformation

Defying Convention Every Step of the Way

Our approach isn’t just different; it’s transformational. We’re the anti-consultants, and that’s not just a catchphrase; it’s our commitment to change. We’re fiercely independent, and we never profit from recommendations. Your success is our priority, and we’ll always be by your side, never in front of you. When we work with you, we meet you where you are to find a solution tailored to your needs, not generic templates. We go deep to understand who you are and what you’re trying to accomplish, and we aim to leave you with the know-how to keep it going.

IA HR consulting has been around since the year two thousand and six
white box with orange dots for clients operating in one hundred and ninety countries for HR consulting that leaves only five countries not graced by our clients yet
one hundred percent of our clients will recommend us!
times one thousand four hundred and fifty plus GIFs shared in internal chats -- it's a competitive art
seven programs for internal growth and improvement
three point five million times we've accidentally been on mute
twenty-two days of mandatory rest so we're our best for our clients and ...
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IA is Your Partner in Bold Transformation

Where Complexity Meets Expertise

We partner with organizations that thrive in complexity. From global giants to agile innovators, our clients have one thing in common: they embrace bold change. Our clients aren’t defined by their size; they’re defined by their audacity. We’re with you at every phase of your journey.

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IA is Your Partner in Bold Transformation

Where Complexity Meets Expertise

We partner with organizations that thrive in complexity. From global giants to agile innovators, our clients have one thing in common: they embrace bold change. Our clients aren’t defined by their size; they’re defined by their audacity. We’re with you at every phase of your journey.

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The IA Approach In Action

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The IA Approach In Action

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case study for a United States publicly-traded real estate investment firm of three thousand employees
challenge to optimize business processes across HR and finance to prepare for HCM and ERP solution selection and implementation
approach where IA supported a current state assessment across forty plus business processes in HR and finance, developing ideal future state processes and establishing prioritization criteria to support a strategic roadmap. Information was used to coduct a facilitated selection of HCM, ERP and procurement solution
outcome for a successfull business case with approval to move forward with phased implementation of HCM, ERP and procurement soluton
case study for hr consulting for an entertainment sales and fulfillment company globally with seven thousand employees
challenge to deploy the HR shared services globally
approach when IA conducted a current state assessment across prioritized business processes in Canada, which was expanded globally to include future state design for fifteen key processes. IA also supported the creation of a prioritization roadmap and execution plan to identify the needed initiatives to bring the future state to life.
outcome for a client that has begun execution on the key initiatives identified through the prioritization process and will continue to execute on the roadmap
case study for a global technology company in eighty plus countries with eight-five thousand employees with a globe
challenge to drive engagement, awareness and consumption of their highly compelling benefits offerings
approach IA facilitte the co-creation of the world's first integrated benefits experience. Our client collaboration and unique selection process activated the market for this exciting new offering, and we successfully moved them from ideation to execution.
outcome saying a market leading and hyper-personalized offering that is being heralded as the north start in benefits experiences
IA HR case study for a publicly trade real estate investment firm in the US with three thousand employees
IA HR case study for an entertainment sales and fulfillment company that is global with seven thousand employees
IA HR case study for global technology company in eighty plus countries with eight-five thousand employees

Your Support Network

We Are Here to Help

You are looking for a partner, someone who will stand with you and guide you through your transformation.

Our advisors are ready to be there for you, bringing decades of experience with all types of organizations (large and small, public and private, domestic and international) through all sorts of challenges. We know what we are doing and we love doing it.

We are there for you as you need us - trusted advisor, tough-love coach, therapist. You know we’ve got your back.

Your Support Network

We Are Here to Help

You are looking for a partner, someone who will stand with you and guide you through your transformation.

Our advisors are ready to be there for you, bringing decades of experience with all types of organizations (large and small, public and private, domestic and international) through all sorts of challenges. We know what we are doing and we love doing it.

We are there for you as you need us - trusted advisor, tough-love coach, therapist. You know we’ve got your back.

Mark Stelzner

Founder, Managing Principal

You might not know:

Mark has held a longtime side gig as a voice actor — he’d be happy to record your voicemail greeting — and he’s a determined (and increasingly slow) runner.

Superpower:

Distilling large amounts of information into the key points that matter.

Kimberly Carroll

Managing Principal

You might not know:

Kimberly is a big sports fan — she’ll even watch curling.

Superpower:

Serving as a sounding board, therapist, and mentor to her clients.

Mark Stelzner

Founder, Managing Principal

You might not know:

Mark has held a longtime side gig as a voice actor — he’d be happy to record your voicemail greeting — and he’s a determined (and increasingly slow) runner.

Superpower:

Distilling large amounts of information into the key points that matter.

Kimberly Carroll

Managing Principal

You might not know:

Kimberly is a big sports fan — she’ll even watch curling.

Superpower:

Serving as a sounding board, therapist, and mentor to her clients.

Jason Carroll

Principal

You might not know:

Jason loves to collect books, but never finishes reading them. Ever.

Superpower:

Jason can quickly identify problems, and enjoys solving them.

Christina Felty

Principal

You might not know:

She’s an animal lover, having had horses, chickens, cats, and dogs as pets.

Superpower:

Solving big, messy problems and leaving the status quo behind to find better solutions.

Jason Carroll

Principal

You might not know:

Jason loves to collect books, but never finishes reading them. Ever.

Superpower:

Jason can quickly identify problems, and enjoys solving them.

Christina Felty

Principal

You might not know:

She’s an animal lover, having had horses, chickens, cats, and dogs as pets.

Superpower:

Solving big, messy problems and leaving the status quo behind to find better solutions.

Mary Faulkner

Principal

You might not know:

Mary has had dinner with two astronauts on the same evening.

Superpower:

Identifying patterns to help find answers. And a terrifyingly deep repository of lines from Monty Python. 

Amie Deak

Senior Advisor

You might not know:

Amie’s daughters know ALL the words to Goodbye Earl.

Superpower:

Helping people activate their hidden strengths.

Mary Faulkner

Principal

You might not know:

Mary has had dinner with two astronauts on the same evening.

Superpower:

Identifying patterns to help find answers. And a terrifyingly deep repository of lines from Monty Python. 

Amie Deak

Senior Advisor

You might not know:

Amie’s daughters know ALL the words to Goodbye Earl.

Superpower:

Helping people activate their hidden strengths.

Corrina Nation

Senior Advisor

You might not know:

Both Corrina and her husband own motorcycles, and she loves riding on the twisty Virginia roadways.

Superpower:

Translating complex processes into easy-to-understand language, soaking up knowledge like a sponge, and actually enjoys public speaking.

Jennifer Payne

Senior Advisor

You might not know:

Jennifer has performed with Gladys Knight…(in a manner of speaking).

Superpower:

Jennifer is an observer of people with a knack for seeing both sides of an issue, and has the ability to bring a calming presence to a room.

Corrina Nation

Senior Advisor

You might not know:

Both Corrina and her husband own motorcycles, and she loves riding on the twisty Virginia roadways.

Superpower:

Translating complex processes into easy-to-understand language, soaking up knowledge like a sponge, and actually enjoys public speaking.

Jennifer Payne

Senior Advisor

You might not know:

Jennifer has performed with Gladys Knight…(in a manner of speaking).

Superpower:

Jennifer is an observer of people with a knack for seeing both sides of an issue, and has the ability to bring a calming presence to a room.

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