Learn More About In Foul Territory (iFT) Consulting
What's in a name, anyway?
In baseball, a catcher is the only defensive player on the field allowed to be “in foul territory” when a pitch is thrown - that’s baseball lingo for “out of bounds.” Because of their position, the catcher has the best view of the field, the game and the rest of the players. They are expected to take in and process the details of every square inch of playing surface both before and while a play unfolds. Additionally, the catcher is the only player on the field - apart from the pitcher - who is an active participant in every play; either calling the shots or taking them.
Catchers are data experts, the team “thinker” - consuming vast amounts of input and performing instantaneous analysis to update their team’s stance as situations unfold. They are not coaches, nor umpires - but often take on an unofficial leadership mantle on and off the field. There's a reason why some 40% of on-field managers at the Major League level are former catchers. These guys get it.
Our founder is a life-long catcher turned umpire, coach and baseball-dad. He's spent decades of his free-time "in foul territory." Professionally, he's served at the pleasure of The President, worked alongside Cabinet Secretaries, supported NGOs and global organizations such as the WEF and ICC and partnered with multinational corporations to improve trade facilitation in the farthest reaches of the earth. Some ideas haven't worked out, others have turned into things truly remarkable - and here we are.
That same passion for nurturing relationships, performing complex analysis, and general problem solving is what now guides iFT's winning philosophy.
iFT' experts will operate in foul territory for your team, providing you the insight, analysis and actionable intelligence your business needs to thrive.
Our ideal client
iFT aims to develop a niche clientele of repeat, exclusive and retainer clients - we'll grow together and partner for mutual success, conquering challenge after challenge. You know that better is possible, so you've decided to seek a sort of outside counsel. And you've chosen iFT.
The team at iFT will partner with your leadership team to provide an all-encompassing look at your business - from people to processes, systems to culture - and provide you with objective, data-driven, actionable and expert advice that will put your team in the best position to win.
Our mission
We created this company to be your missing piece, your secret weapon, your behind the scenes. Our mission is to partner with you, your business and your employees to streamline your business model, accelerate your growth and help you to put your best foot forward.
For us, the reward comes in the form of the myriad issues we get to face and conquer. We're fixers - serial problem-solvers. Resolving your greatest challenges is our sincerest passion.
Our Values
We've built this company on a series of core values to which we aspire and from which we will *never* falter. If you know nothing else about us - know that our core philosophy will always be; Integrity first, people always.
Operate with Integrity
Do all things honestly, earnestly and above-board. The thing about businesses is that they're constantly battling challenges, and sometimes it looks like there might be an easy way out - if only we fudged a little here or nudged a little there, maybe just this once. That's. Not. Us. We won't shy away from the hard conversations or difficult tasks, even if the news isn't the best or the work gets truly grueling. Instead we help you to take stock, make a plan and execute ethically.
Give Grace to Yourself and Others
Humans are imperfect beings, we all make mistakes. We must objectively analyze our failures, pick ourselves up, and carry on. iFT approaches business problems in the same manner. Every situation is unique, but many share the same components. Every new challenge will teach you something, and every failure is a learning experience. At iFT, we've learned a lot in getting to where we are. We are continuously learning, and we know that you are too. There will always be room for growth - so let's grow together.
Always Add Value
If you're going to do something, do it well enough to be proud of your accomplishment. While there may not be explicit value to a certain decision or set of actions - they must be aligned to a bottom-line goal and meet a bonafide business need. iFT will work with you to define what success looks like, the steps we're going to take together, and then we'll get you there. We're always moving forward.