Expertise for Better direction and Stronger Organizations

TPG brings together research, strategy, governance, organizational development, executive search and data solutions to help associations and mission-driven organizations address complex challenges and move forward with confidence.

Our Service Areas

 

Research & Analysis

Strategy & Organization Design

 

Leadership
& Executive Search

Research & analysis

TPG designs and delivers research that helps organizations understand their members, stakeholders, markets and operating environment. We combine rigorous quantitative and qualitative methods with practical analysis to turn data into information organizations can use.

Our research supports both strategic decision-making and stand-alone research needs—from member and market studies to benchmarking, compensation, economic impact and sector intelligence.

Our Focus

Planning and Organizational Performance

Research is often the foundation for effective strategy, governance and organizational decision-making. We help clients understand member and stakeholder needs, assess opportunities, test assumptions and build an evidence base for action. 

Our work in this area includes:

  • Member and market research
  • Stakeholder engagement studies
  • Segmentation and member value drivers analysis
  • Competitive and environmental analysis
  • Benchmarking and better practices
  • Research to support strategic, governance and organizational decisions

 

Sector Research

We also design research products that help organizations better understand and serve their sectors, professions and industries. These studies can create member value, strengthen sector leadership and, in some cases, generate new revenue.

Our work includes:

  • Compensation, benefits and workforce studies
  • Operations and financial benchmarking
  • Industry and market trends
  • End-user and consumer research
  • Economic and industry impact studies
  • Sector profiling
  • Issues, positioning and market intelligence

What industry professionals have to say:

“We are very happy with the Economic Impact Study TPG conducted for us. The team handled this complex project with expertise, quality and skill. The end result was a product that not only contributed to our reputation and profile as an industry leader, but added a great source of tangible value to our members. We look forward to working with TPG again!”

National Trade Association

“The Portage Group professionally guided us through our research options and process, and provided clear communication on the project’s progress, milestones and deadlines. The final report was thorough and comprehensive. It was well received and generated good discussion in the BC Branch and with our counterparts across the country. We would absolutely retain The Portage Group for similar research in the future.”

Provincial Professional Association

“I would like to congratulate the Portage Group’s team for a job well done. During this project, The Portage Group team members quickly developed an understanding of the task. The outreach via e-conferences and the member wide survey captured input from the various segments of our membership…The [committee] deeply valued your efforts.”

National Professional Association
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Strategy and Organization Design

TPG helps organizations set direction, make informed choices and build practical plans for the future. Our work ranges from enterprise-wide strategic planning to governance, membership and revenue models, organizational structure, and focused strategy development in areas such as education, member value, programs and services.

We combine research, sector better practices and meaningful stakeholder engagement to help boards and leadership teams assess options, build alignment and move forward with confidence.

Our Focus

Strategic Planning
Implementation & Operational Planning
Governance Review & Renewal

 

Membership & Revenue Models
Organizational Structure & Role Clarity
Scenario & Resilience Planning

 

Every organization and every assignment is different. We design planning and advisory processes around the decisions that need to be made, the evidence required, and the people who need to be involved. Our team brings deep facilitation experience and a broad toolkit of approaches for in-person, virtual and hybrid engagement.

We have at our disposal a vast toolkit of frameworks, tools and techniques that we customize to your organization’s specific needs. Our facilitation services include:

  • Board and leadership retreats
  • Workshops and planning sessions
  • Virtual facilitation and moderation
  • Roundtables, forums and focus groups
  • Online stakeholder engagement and discussion

 

Whatever the project, TPG includes the following key elements
as part of its approach to planning and development:
Evidence

We ground our work in a clear understanding of the organization, its environment and the perspectives of members, stakeholders and leaders.

Perspective

Our sector experience allows us to bring relevant better practices, emerging ideas and lessons from work across organizations to the table.

Engagement

We create meaningful opportunities for the people affected by the decisions to contribute, helping build understanding, alignment and ownership.

Flexibility

We tailor the process, tools and facilitation approach to the organization, the decision at hand and the people involved

Measurement

We help clients establish clear priorities, outcomes and measures so progress can be monitored and plans adapted over time.

Practicality

Our processes and outputs are designed to be clear, usable and actionable—not plans that sit on a shelf.

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What industry professionals have to say:

“Thank you very much for leading a very effective and productive strategic planning process! I’m a big fan of yours, always have been. Thanks again for all your wisdom, class, experience, and expertise…it made a big difference.”

Provincial Professional Association

“I’ve been through a lot of strategic planning workshops and this is the best I’ve ever experienced.”

National Professional Association

“We worked with TPG to look at some fundamental questions related to our organizational model. This project included several different components that required in-depth consultation, as well as internal and external research to help us understand and evaluate the best options to position our organization for success going forward. We found TPG’s sector knowledge, professionalism and experience contributed to the overall quality of the recommendations and analysis in the final research report. I would certainly recommend TPG’s research and consulting service to others.”

National Trade Association
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