Consulting That’s Fearless,
But Never Reckless
think boldly, act wisely
For over two decades, we’ve enabled Fortune 100 brands to not-for-profit clients convert stubborn challenges into opportunities. Our transparent, collaborative process features holistic analysis, custom-designed strategies, and measurable, meaningful results. We create roadmaps to higher performance that blend innovative thinking and best practices; aligned with your culture and values for a fresh approach to complex problems.
get actionable insights from a trusted partner
we solve nuanced organizational challenges.
Led by Founder and Principal Consultant Heather Jencks, Clever Tern® clients benefit from deep expertise that emphasizes human insight, not AI. We generate performance lift with Learning & Development, Team Strategies, Organization Change Management (OCM) and collaborative problem-solving tools—custom strategies to propel you to all-new heights. Best of all, our strategies are flawlessly executed so leaders can finally sleep better and breathe easier.
the messier the better, it brings out our best
our story
Purposeful strategies, thoughtful refinement, and genuine collaboration are at the heart of a consulting experience that is transformative—both more effective and more human, with real, measurable results.
our services
Deep expertise in Learning & Leadership Development, Organization Change Management, and Team Design combine with rare insight in human interaction and organizational systems to solve performance-disrupting problems and achieve your most ambitious goals.
our approach
With a full understanding of your business ecosystem, we maximize the effectiveness of leaders, teams and organizations with a systems-thinking master plan, tools, and expert guidance to execute successfully.
Our goal is to build your internal capabilities, so you’re equipped to sustain success without ongoing reliance on external consultants.
“I have worked with Heather Jencks for over 15 years. She is one of the best consultants I have worked with. She truly cares about the organization she works with and does a deep dive into how the company works, its strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities and then outlines a detailed plan on how to make your company better…”
~Al S. Senior Manager at Allstate (ret.)“
our clients
Our clients range from Fortune 100 to 1000 companies, including Allstate Insurance Co., Astellas Pharmaceutical, CNA, Cushman & Wakefield, HCSC (BCBS), and TransUnion, among many others.
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