WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
We don’t just recommend, we design and implement.
We see each project as an opportunity to not just deliver
business impact, but also build a stronger organization.
HOW WE WORK
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US
“I hope we have a chance to work together again, soon. Your support at Motif was invaluable. I learned much from you and the team. I take those lessons with me into every new effort.“
Michele Fite, Chief Commercial Officer
“I have used Thomas in several engagements over the past 15 years and found him to be extremely gifted at providing support and guidance in a professional manner and I would recommend him highly as a trusted advisor.“
Dennis Trice, former CEO Mitsubishi Chemical Americas
“Thomas has been instrumental in helping our team rethink our work patterns, making our daily work more impactful and increasing our collaboration. A terrific partner!“
Carolyn Wiesenhahn, SVP Human Resources, May Institute
“Thomas Bertels is a genuine world-class consultant and entrepreneurial leader. He’s helped advance key business functions in high leverage and measurable ways delivering material value to our clients and our teams.”
David G. Henkin, former Chief Innovation Officer, Vertex Inc.
THE STONE MASON LOGO
Our logo is inspired by a visual my grandfather, a stone mason, used for his business.
He built a successful firm that lasted nearly a hundred years, restoring historical buildings.
The work of the stone mason resonated for several reasons: it requires craftmanship,
the outcome is built to last, and it contributes to a larger purpose.
Michelangelo, the sculptor of the statue of David said: “The sculpture is already complete within the marble block, before I start my work. It is already there, I just have to chisel away the superfluous material.”
We see our purpose the same way: to bring out the best in your organization.
-Thomas Bertels -
Thomas Bertels, President and Founder
Thomas Bertels is a management consultant and business transformation expert on a mission to make work more productive, valuable, meaningful, and impactful. He has more than 25 years’ experience helping companies across a range of industries, from start-ups to Fortune 5, transform how work gets done. Thinkers360 has recognized Thomas as a Top 50 Thought Leader on the Future of Work and Design Thinking.
Before starting Purpose Works in 2021, Thomas was a founding partner at OXYGY/Valeocon. Earlier in his career he held leadership roles at Aon Consulting and ABB.
Thomas has written several books and numerous articles on work design, process improvement, business transformation, and organizational learning. His latest book is ‘Fixing Work: Designing Jobs Employees Love’ ( Greenleaf Book Group).
He is also the host of the Work Matters podcast, where he explores in conversations with thought leaders and executives what leaders can do to fix work.