The Work

What partnership looks like

We measure success by lasting change, not deliverables completed. Here’s what that looks like in practice.

Youth Services / Nonprofit Programs

Identity, Inc.

150+ employees • Montgomery County, Maryland

Developing 32 leaders across a rapidly growing nonprofit

A comprehensive Leadership and Management Excellence Program for 32 participants across two cohorts—17 front-line managers and 15 Directors/Senior Managers—designed to establish consistent management practices and shared leadership language.

The Challenge

Identity's explosive growth during COVID-19 promoted high-potential program staff into management positions without formal training. With over 30 managers now holding elevated responsibilities, the organization needed to build foundational management capability.

Engagement Format

2 full-day intensive workshops + 3 virtual sessions per cohort, CliftonStrengths for leadership cohort

Results

100% positive overall experience (73% of participants rated the program 'Excellent', 27% 'Good')
94% reported already applying concepts in their daily work
9.1 Net Promoter Score (100% rated likelihood to recommend at 8/10 or higher)
32 managers developed shared leadership language and practical tools

"We are deeply grateful to Dan Lawner and Bevel Talent for delivering a custom Leadership and Management Excellence Program that truly strengthened our team. Even in a period of heightened stress and uncertainty, Dan created an engaging, supportive, and thought-provoking learning environment. Both new managers and seasoned leaders walked away with practical tools they could use immediately and with stronger, more connected relationships across the organization."
— Hope Gleicher, Chief Strategy Officer, Identity, Inc.

Healthcare / Aging Services Programs

Southern Maine Agency on Aging

~100 employees • Southern Maine

Building a leadership pipeline through sustained cohort development

A comprehensive 9-month Emerging Leaders Program for 7 emerging leaders, balancing educational content with social connection to develop a supportive leadership community.

The Challenge

SMAA needed to develop its next generation of leaders with a structured program that would build both leadership skills and peer community, reducing upward delegation and creating a stronger leadership bench.

Engagement Format

9-month program: monthly 2-hour sessions, 1:1 coaching, 360 feedback, CliftonStrengths

Results

7 emerging leaders developed shared leadership language and peer support network
Pre and post 360-degree feedback to measure growth across leadership competencies
3 hours of individual coaching per participant
9 monthly sessions covering strengths-based, authentic, servant, and adaptive leadership

"Working with Dan on our recent management workshop was a dream. He is attentive, a great listener, and keen on detail. The content of the presentation was thorough and his style is engaging, respectful and fun. We'd highly recommend hiring Dan for your next workshop, coaching session, or management opportunity."
— Megan Walton, CEO, Southern Maine Agency on Aging

International Development Programs

DT Global

2,000+ employees • Global (HQ: Arlington, Virginia)

Building consistent management practices across a global workforce

A comprehensive Manager Foundations Program training 100+ managers globally with a 94% completion rate and 4.8/5.0 average rating, plus a custom Code of Business Ethics eLearning course reaching their diverse international workforce.

The Challenge

DT Global needed to establish consistent foundational management skills across their globally distributed workforce while respecting local cultural contexts, plus develop engaging ethics training that would genuinely change behavior.

Engagement Format

2-day in-person kickoff + 5 virtual labs, plus custom eLearning development

Results

100+ managers trained across multiple countries across the US and Africa
4.8/5.0 average course rating for Manager Foundations
Custom ethics eLearning designed for low-bandwidth environments across global offices
Skills framework covering 5 core competency areas institutionalized

"Dan created a vision for professional development at DT Global accompanied by a top notch Manager Foundations training for staff. It was thoughtfully crafted and he personally facilitated the training, received rave reviews from the hundreds of staff who attended. We'd highly recommend Dan and his services to anyone looking for professional development support, strategy facilitation, or coaching."
— Sloan Mann, President, DT Global US

Commercial / Residential Real Estate Workshops

The Tower Companies

~100 employees • Washington, D.C. metro area

Transforming performance management during a technology transition

A tailored Manager Training Workshop combining performance management skills (expectation-setting, feedback, performance conversations) training with practical tools and job-aids for on-the-job execution.

The Challenge

A 75-year-old family-owned real estate company was transitioning their performance management technology—a strategic opportunity to reset management expectations and establish consistent practices across all properties.

Engagement Format

Focused workshop sessions with customized tools and implementation support

Results

~30 managers across corporate and property operations developed consistent practices
Custom job aids, templates, and training materials delivered
Management expectations aligned with company culture and values
Smooth technology transition with both process and people effectively managed

What Partners Say

Words from the work

We are deeply grateful to Dan Lawner and Bevel Talent for delivering a custom Leadership and Management Excellence Program that truly strengthened our team. Even in a period of heightened stress and uncertainty, Dan created an engaging, supportive, and thought-provoking learning environment. Both new managers and seasoned leaders walked away with practical tools they could use immediately and with stronger, more connected relationships across the organization. We could not have asked for a more impactful and empowering experience.

Hope Gleicher

Chief Strategy Officer, Identity

Dan helped set a great tone at our recent team retreat. He took a thoughtful, inclusive approach—meeting with each team member beforehand to tailor the session to our needs. His facilitation style was engaging and affable, and he brought strong tools and content to guide our discussions. The result: a team that felt heard, energized, and aligned around our shared work ahead, even amidst the current challenges.

Martha Rebour

Executive Director, Living Goods

Dan created a vision for professional development at DT Global accompanied by a top notch Manager Foundations training for staff. It was thoughtfully crafted and he personally facilitated the training, received rave reviews from the hundreds of staff who attended. We'd highly recommend Dan and his services to anyone looking for professional development support, strategy facilitation, or coaching.

Sloan Mann

President, DT Global US

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