Impact North Management Consulting

Discover How Impact North, Inc. Can

Transform Your Organization

Our Strategy at Work

When you engage Impact North, we don’t just talk about what could be done; we roll up our sleeves and deliver real results that have a lasting impact on your business

The world is made of change Will your organization adapt or risk becoming irrelevant? Any change needs to work strategically for your business Results come from experience, knowledge, and a customized approach to solution selection We understand business, not just the mechanics More importantly, we’ll work to understand your business, and its unique needs

Our focus on both strategy and execution ensures that our clients not only have a clear vision for their business, but also the ability to execute that vision effectively We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including business process improvement, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software selection and implementation, change management, and project management Our team of experienced consultants has a proven track record of delivering results for our clients Learn more about Impact North, Inc

I worked with Erik Finstad on a large turnaround engagement throughout 2012, and we’ve worked together on subsequent engagements Erik is an executive with broad industry and functional experience He has a strong commitment to delivering rapid and effective results to his clients, and his long history of high-impact outcomes and long-term contracts demonstrates his ability to consistently achieve success

Erik’s talents deliver experience to clients across executive management, finance, operations, and systems analysis He is very comfortable in highly complex analytical roles, creating models and frameworks to convert raw data into valid and useful information In addition to strategic planning or board engagement, Erik is a great asset for clients that need additional leadership bandwidth for a time period or specific project He serves as an interim executive, working with associates to elevate their performance (skills, systems, and processes), or as a project manager for large or extended undertakings, like specifying and integrating new ERP systems Erik makes things happen & gets the job done

Erik Finstad has a unique perspective, knowledge, and experiences that qualify him to best consult, advise, and assist firms seeking assistance with governance, strategy development, strategy execution, software implementation, and general business issues Erik has personally lived in the trenches of several business experiences that provide him with the reality that creates great solutions He clearly has walked the walk, and can speak from personal experience on many business matters that can short cut the resolutions of your existing business challenges He is honest, hard working, and an effective communicator who engages his clients to resolve issues and not just consume time

Erik and I are currently working together on an ERP implementation which replaces a 20-year old system He has been instrumental in managing our software implementation along with culture and process changes

Over the past year and a half, I have gotten to know Erik professionally and personally While easy going, he is no-nonsense and gets the job done He has a positive impact on everyone around him His work ethic has made a dramatic difference in the productivity level of our team I continue to be particularly impressed by Erik’s willingness and ability to handle even the toughest challenges—quickly and effortlessly

Erik is extremely detail oriented His project management skills have ensured our project is staying on time and on budget Erik brings a wealth of leadership, business and implementation experience to whatever project he is working on I heartily recommend Erik and would be only too happy to work with him again

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Erik in a variety of situations over the past ten years His diligence, capabilities and support have been unsurpassed and I find he quickly establishes himself with the teams and drives forward with solutions, while being respectful of the culture of the business

Erik has the ability to quickly identify issues and opportunities and I find myself fortunate to have him to call upon on the frequent occasions needed

I have worked with Erik multiple times over the last 10+ years He was my CFO at Anderson Lubricants and also orchestrated the buy out of my long-term business partner Recently I have called on Erik to help acquire a new business which he managed the whole transaction and also oversaw its turn-around I now keep Erik on a monthly retainer to deal with all of the issues that come up with the all of the business ventures I have

Erik excels at project management to deliver desired results on time and turn arounds I would highly recommend him for these functions and more

Experience, Vision & Success

Our experience & expertise, across a broad variety of industries over the past 26 years, provides the solid foundation to drive change your business

We incorporate refined vision, and systematic methodologies, to solve each business challenge Innovation, initiative, a solid strategic plan, and driven execution comprise the cutting-edge of what guides our firm in executing change & results into your business

The results speak for themselves

We are a true “full service” consulting firm, with an all-inclusive array of service offerings

We fully embed ourselves inside the company, and work both “on” and “in” the company We provide business transformation with a measurable return on your investment