The Sandholm Way
The Sandholm Way reflects the mission, vision, and values guiding Sandholm Associates, built on decades of experience in business development and quality improvement. Our way of working is about more than achieving results—it’s about fostering knowledge, culture, and partnerships that create lasting business excellence and support sustainable development on planet Earth.
Our Customers’ Success is Our Success
For over 50 years, Sandholm Associates has been a leading provider of quality management expertise. Our success lies in the achievements of our clients, made possible through the approaches and skills we help them develop. Rather than enforcing rigid adherence to tools, we focus on results, leveraging our deep expertise to guide clients toward sustainable progress. Tools are merely the means to an end—we focus on achieving excellence and success by any means necessary.
Tailored Solutions for Unique Challenge
We believe that each organization is unique, and so are their challenges. Our approach integrates proven concepts, models, and tools, but we adapt and refine them to suit the specific needs of each project. This ensures solutions are practical, effective, and sustainable in the long term.
Empowering Organizations for Long-Term Success
We believe in enabling our clients to succeed independently. Our consultants teach and support organizations to build their skills and capabilities. By coaching, mentoring, and transferring specialist knowledge, we ensure that improvement work becomes embedded in the organization’s culture. Success is most sustainable when employees at all levels adopt a culture of improvement, understand their roles, and take the initiative to maintain progress.
Advancing Methods and Knowledge
Sandholm Associates is committed to driving the evolution of quality management. We continually improve the concepts, methods, and tools we teach and use, drawing from extensive research and a strong international perspective. Through collaboration, networking, and the publication of articles and books, we contribute to the global knowledge base on quality and excellence.
Practical Learning for Real-World Impact
Our programs combine theoretical education with practical application to ensure participants are prepared to create real-world results. Training is delivered in-person, online, or through a blended format, incorporating applied projects, exercises, and case studies. These experiences allow participants to immediately apply their new knowledge, with consultant support, in their organizational context.
Leadership and Cultural Transformation
Leadership and cultural change are at the heart of successful quality initiatives and excellence. We train leaders to improve their businesses continuously, engage employees at all levels, and embed a culture of quality and excellence. By equipping leaders and employees with the knowledge and tools needed for improvement, we help organizations navigate the significant cultural shifts required for long-term success.
