Better World Strategy
Game-changing strategy for missions that matter
Common problems I help solve
- Strategy is outdated, not followed, or not growing the organization.
- The organization lacks of strategic clarity and alignment.
- Goals are falling short, leaving customers and funders uninspired.
- Cultural friction stalls progress and drains team energy.
Your mission-driven team deserves access to the same proven practices used by successful corporations. I help solve your team’s toughest strategic and cultural challenges.
Erik J. Reker
Founder & Principal Strategist
Why Clients Choose BWS
Why Clients Choose Better World
Proven methodologies, measurable results
Drawing from more than 25 years of experience, BWS uses corporate-grade rigor and proven methodology to ensure clients achieve the best possible outcomes.
Personalized attention and limited client-load
BWS deliberately limits active engagements, so clients always work directly with the founder from kickoff through completion. No handoffs or junior stand-ins.
Flexible pricing with no compromise on quality
BWS offers sliding-scale pricing and nonprofit discounts, making corporate-grade strategic support accessible regardless of budget size.
Sustained support, long after day one
The formal engagement may have an end date, but my commitment to your success doesn't. I keep checking in and showing up when it matters.
Services
I offer consultation, coaching, or training in two specialized areas:
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"If you're looking for someone who can shape strategy and build the culture to sustain it, Erik is exactly that person. He builds trust and holds the big picture without losing sight of execution.""
Principal, Organizational Development and Change Manager
Katerina Nikolova
Principal, Organizational Development and Change Manager
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"Erik is a caring and passionate leader who helped us transition into a more open, tolerant, and diverse culture. This directly translated into tangible results."
Ricardo Villalobos
Ricardo Villalobos
Senior Director, Customer Executive Advisor
Testimonials
David Mattingley
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"Erik has a gift for bringing clarity to teams that are overwhelmed and misaligned... His approach is thoughtful, human-centered, and practical."
Sr. Technical Program Manager, Azure Reliability
David Mattingley
Sr. Technical Program Manager, Azure Reliability
Katerina Nikolova
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"I would recommend him without hesitation... Better World Strategy is a natural extension of how Erik has always operated, and I'd point any mission-driven team his way."
James Pickell
Principal Technical PM, Azure Marketplace
Client Outcomes
Organizations that work with me can expect: faster progress and greater impact in the communities they serve; earned confidence from customers and funders that increases their desire to invest; alignment across the organization so everyone moves together; a healthy culture, where everyone sees how their work contributes.