We help purpose-driven organizations achieve outcomes they never thought possible.
our story
In over 20 years as a business improvement practitioner, I’ve worked with brilliant technicians as well as with genuine people who have fantastic relationship building skills…but rarely have I encountered individuals who possess both qualities. To help teams connect purpose, people, process, and performance they typically require a partner and coach who can address needs on both will (motivation) and skill (ability). A gap on either side will only result in frustration and other undesirable outcomes.
Climb was formed to provide easy access to resources you can trust will mesh with your culture, align with the unique challenges you face, and create an energy in your people that will drive your organization forward for years to come. We make a point to deeply and carefully understand your needs and tailor tools and support to inspire and enable you to be more successful.
We are your trusted partner in better business.
our promise
The most common roadblock in any organization's path to improvement is the inability and/or lack of commitment to put concepts, tools, and behaviors into action. Our simple, relatable, and flexible training, coaching, and consulting services build personal commitment and understanding at all levels of an organization.
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We take the time to understand your business and build trust with your people. Before we engage with your team, we ensure that we have a foundational understanding of what you do and how you do it, so that you can apply our services immediately. How we interact with you and your team is what sets us apart from others, fostering widespread commitment, excitement, and engagement to support change.
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We’ve done the hard work, so you don’t have to. Lean? Six Sigma? Agile? Customer Experience? Our approach incorporates the core concepts from multiple methodologies. We translate the seemingly complex into words people understand and tools and skills that can be used everyday.
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One size does not fit all. We know your organization is unique and understand that customer demands are your number one priority. We will deliver a customized service and will work with you to find the best way to balance time and budget constraints with desired outcomes.
Bob, founder of Climb LLC, has over 20 years of experience leading business improvement initiatives, programs, and company-wide transformation efforts within multiple Fortune 100 companies.
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He started his career at GE, where he received his Six Sigma certification and training. Over the past several years, he merged this technical foundation with the practical application of Lean thinking, problem solving, and management practices. He has led over 50 successful improvement initiatives spanning operations, sales, finance, actuarial, clinical, and dozens more functional areas. He has also trained and coached thousands of people.
A hallmark of Bob’s approach is his ability to deeply understand the needs of his customers, tailor methods, and connect with people on a personal level to achieve sustainable outcomes. His positive attitude, passion for improvement, and sincere interest in helping people succeed has delivered award-winning results.
Bob holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. He has completed extensive coursework in Leadership, Change Acceleration, Innovation, and is a certified trainer of the Bridges Transition Model. He has spoken on the topics of Strategy Deployment, Problem Solving, and Change Leadership at multiple non-profit conferences.
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He resides near Hartford, CT with his wife and three children, ages 11, 13, and 15. Bob serves on the Board for a local non-profit and has an absolute passion for coaching youth sports.
Bob Bousquet
Founder
