Climb above chaosTM
Our specialty is delivering you a better experience.
Black Flak is not a traditional consultancy.
No swagger.
No cookie-cutter solutions.
No drawn-out engagements.
I worked for the Big 4. And I left the Big 4 because I wanted to create a place where:
Where we focus, and why it matters.
Strategy doesn't fail because leaders aren't smart or employees are lazy. It fails because the real problem wasn't identified, the wrong priorities were set, or nobody said what needed to be said. We help you cut through the noise and develop a concrete plan.
Tracking tasks isn't managing a project. Status reports don't surface the real risks. And adding people to a bad plan only creates waste. We connect strategy and execution. We design project plans that succeed. And we coach delivery end-to-end.
Broken processes. Ineffective tools. Workarounds. Inconsistent results. None fix themselves, and each erodes effectiveness. These are symptoms of a deeper problem. We discover the root cause and redesign how work gets done.
Most leadership development checks a box. We build the skills leaders were expected to already have, facilitate the discussions teams have been avoiding, and deliver certified training designed to stick past the last slide.
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Numbers are easy to throw around. These ones were earned. Behind every metric are real organizations with real problems that needed solving, and the employees, customers, and communities that felt the difference when they got solved.
Before creating Black Flak: Advisors and Operators, Corey led strategic initiatives for companies including Atlassian, BAE Systems, Boeing, Capital One, Deloitte, and others.
Corey earned an MA in English Rhetoric and composition, as well as an MBA in Operations and Project Management. He holds numerous Agile coaching and delivery certifications. He's also certified in Six Sigma and holds the Master OKR certificate.
A former university-level educator, Corey is an instructor for SoftEd, teaching accredited courses on AI for Project Managers, Managers and Leaders, Learning & Development professionals, and more.
Corey is a disabled veteran of the US Army. He proudly served in both the Armor and Aviation branches.
We could tell you. They said it better.
“His mere presence is a dare to your organization to ask questions, to adapt operations, and to grow.”
Jay N.
“If you want to get things done with thoughtful and deliberate consideration to every possibility you want Corey to lead the charge.”
Diane G.
“He has this uncanny ability to see exactly what a client needs. He is a Superman of Corporate America.”
Allison F.
“Corey constantly delivers results. He leverages deep process mastery across many disciplines and acute attention to detail to diagnose the root cause and apply the appropriate methodology.”
Kent Y.
“His knowledge of business processes is unparalleled. He's an incredible teacher able to bridge the gap between highly technical and nontechnical staff.”
Brenda Y.
“He becomes a master of new solutions and processes very quickly and can immediately identify opportunities.”
Abbey D.
The advice to “be all things to all people” is just as reliable as the idea of “fake it 'til you make it”.
Our business runs on trust and results.
We advise and operate where we're proven to deliver value, full stop.
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