FirstStep is guided by three core principles - 1) Deliver value by making our clients more capable, productive, and effective as a result of our collaboration. 2) Transfer essential knowledge and skills to our clients. 3) Build supportive, trusting relationships. These values have been guiding FirstStep for more than 20 years. The model for this kind of consulting is not new. It goes back to the mid-1800s. An Outfitter Consultant – Back when America was expanding westward, outfitting companies situated along the Mississippi River provided pioneers with equipment for their trip, taught them what they needed to know, and gave them maps and advice to succeed in their journey. The outfitter led them a ways down the trail to get them started, but eventually returned to their post to help the next group heading west. Each pioneer was different. Some had skills, but needed to refine them or add to them. Some knew very little, but wanted to go to a better place. The outfitter had to determine what each person needed and find a solution that worked for them so they could make the trip safely to their destination. The best outfitters felt a sense of obligation and commitment to these travelers and knew how important their role was to the lives of those they were helping. FirstStep is an outfitter consultancy. We prepare people for successful journeys. We empower them, prepare them, encourage them, and help them succeed independently. FirstStep’s Value Proposition – We bring a wealth of knowledge, a wide range of experience, and keen insights to our work. We’ve seen a lot, done a lot, and solved a wide range of problems. Even though clients are different, our experience allows us to draw parallels. Our intellect allows us to generate innovative, custom solutions. Our ability to transfer knowledge and skills makes our clients better in the long run. Finally, we quote a fee and honor it. You can count on us to do what we say we’ll do. My company’s name is FirstStep and if you are looking for expert help call us. You will be better for it.

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		a Maureen Orey, President of the Workplace Learning and Performance Group, has over twenty years of experience in the fields of managment, training, human resources, diversity and leadership development. WLPG is a management and training consulting firm dedicated to improving performance and empowering individuals to excel on a personal level. Maureen is a highly-rated speaker and has consulted to a wide variety of clients across the country.
		Jerry T. Edge, Founding Partner of RMC Consultants,specializes in the areas of compensation management, plan design, variable pay, including sales incentive design and international compensation. Jerry has worked with over 35 companies over the past 10 years in the United States Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Jerry has been consulting for more than 30 years.
		a A a Genaro Torres, President of GTC, specializes in the design and implementation of continuous improvement processes. Genaro is able to generate synergy among employees and aligning his clients' tactical and operative elements with their strategic objectives. GTC is a prestigious and respected Hispanic multicultural consulting firm providing holistic solutions to clients in the USA and Latin America.
		Kathryn Rippy, principal of Migliore Consulting, designs and implements organizational effectiveness interventions connecting performance with strategies. She specializes in leadership coaching and development.  The consulting team of Migliore works with organizations to produce measurable results and real change by connecting individual performance with organizational strategy.
		a A a Jodi Waterhouse, Director of the University of San Diego's Office of Corporate and Professional Education provides a variety of training opportunities for professionals working within the national and international business arenas. Specific training programs for top executives, middle managers, and administrative staff support are designed to increase market share, continued growth and success.

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