Delivering distinctive services tailored for private equity investments throughout the investment lifecycle.

We ensure private equity investments realize their full potential by delivering distinctive service and strategic support. From meticulous pre-close due diligence to optimizing post-close operations, we provide our clients with maximum returns and mitigate risks at every step.

Delivering distinctive services tailored for private equity investments throughout the investment lifecycle.

Private Equity Services

Leadership Strategy

We understand that every investment is unique. Our team excels in developing tailored leadership strategies that align with the specific objectives of a business to ensure that each investment is positioned for success.

Assessment for Selection & Development

We recognize that success in private equity demands a unique set of leadership qualities. Our tailored approach assesses the necessary skills required in this dynamic and fast-paced industry.

Executive Coaching

The right person for the right role at the right time is critical. We enable this confluence of factors by identifying the “what” and coaching the “how.”

Team Assessment & Development

Identifying collective team barriers early on enables the team to more quickly capitalize on its strengths and accelerate performance.

Relevant Resources

Crenshaw Cameo: Directorship Trends and Dismantling Gender Bias in Boardrooms with Lori Marcus

Our conversation with Lori Marcus on her experience as a director, the current director landscape, and how boards can address...

Our conversation with Lori Marcus on her experience as a...

Crenshaw Cameo: Private Equity Leadership Trends with Dr. Erica M. Rivera

Speaking with Dr. Erica Rivera about trends in Private Equity, CEO succession, board evaluation, and leadership development.

Speaking with Dr. Erica Rivera about trends in Private Equity,...

Case Study: Enhancing Executive Presence Through a Customized Cohort Coaching

Our case study on a customized cohort coaching program Crenshaw designed for Hi-Po executives at a healthcare organization on enhancing...

Our case study on a customized cohort coaching program Crenshaw...

Leadership Strategy
Success is never the outcome of one leader but a team of leaders who deploy their skills to execute the investment thesis. This achievement results from meticulous data collection and thoughtful analysis that is synthesized through the lens of a desired future state. Analysis of a winning Leadership Strategy is at the core of our pre- and post-close services. We go beyond identifying risks in the leadership team; we provide actionable solutions to mitigate them effectively. This proactive stance ensures entering investments with a clear risk management strategy and detailed options, regardless of investment constraints.
Contact Us
Assessment for Selection & Development
Whether for pre-close selection or post-close development, we tailor our assessments to meet the specific needs and objectives of the investment thesis. Our process yields improved leadership performance, better hiring decisions, informed succession planning, and generates enhanced organizational culture. With a history of dedication to continuous improvement, we regularly review and refine our assessment processes to ensure they remain valid and aligned with evolving industry needs and standards. Our expert team of assessors includes psychologists, behavior experts, and data analysts who deliver an array of executive behavioral assessments, 360° feedback, and observational analysis.
Contact
Executive Coaching
From the initial consultation to data-driven insights and personalized recommendations, we're committed to delivering a process that not only identifies development potential but also unleashes it. We help leaders achieve goals and aspirations that drive organizations forward. We have an unwavering commitment to transparency. We provide our clients with detailed reports that clearly show how qualitative and quantitative assessment data was used to develop data-driven insights. Recommendations addressing a candidate's or leader's strengths and areas for development are based on these insights. Our coaching programs vary in length and focus, emphasizing context, targeted behavior change, and measurable results.
Contact
Team Assessment & Development
Ideally, executive teams are comprised of the strengths of some of their leaders, complimenting the strengths of others, and collectively creating a dynamic executive team. In reality, all teams have potential gaps that can hinder effectiveness and typically are the most destructive during times of change for a team or the organization. A team acceleration program identifies team dynamics, provides data and insights to leverage core strengths, and establishes an action plan to address gaps. Team engagements result in accelerated trust, collaboration, cohesion, and alignment within an executive team designed to deliver results.
Contact

How will the CEO enhance the investment strategy?

Early observations typically indicate the nuances of leadership style and approach. Up-front objective data collection is insurance for months or years of potentially missed targets and misunderstandings.

Learn More

How do the leadership team and board engage?

Leaders vary in their experience and understanding of board operations and dynamics. Assessing and establishing alignment early on ensures the relationship leads to collaboration and transparency.

Learn More

Can the leadership team scale the business?

Investment outcomes rely heavily on portfolio leadership to drive the company forward. Exploring the team’s gaps and strengths at the outset enables returns in the short and long term.

Learn More

"Having an objective lens on our strengths and opportunities, as individuals and as a team, helped us to prepare and strategize how to navigate the next phase of our business. Without Crenshaw, it would have taken me months to observe and get that data."

CEO of PE-Backed Portfolio Company