Bruce Wilson, principal of Bruce Wilson & Co., and Envisor Consulting principals Ken Thomas and Ben Gandy are working together in a joint venture for training and professional development.

Wilson is a long-time industry consultant and LM columnist who facilitates CEO peer groups and peer group universities. Thomas and Gandy, LM contributors, provide executive training and mentoring services for Envisor’s clients.

“This partnership allows both companies to build on each other’s strength to accelerate professionalism and continuous improvement through full service, integrated consulting and training,” said Wilson. It’s a natural partnership, he added, as the two firms already work together in some capacities, such as Thomas and Gandy presenting at Wilson’s peer group universities.

Under the arrangement the consulting firms will share resources to design and operate a co-branded program that will offer tiered courses and educational content that cover the keys to landscape business success. The program will include electronic seminars, on-site workshops and courses that will cover fundamentals in commercial and residential landscape services, landscape business administration, strategic staffing, cost management, contract negotiation, efficiency and productivity, high-performing cultures, organizational development, marketing communications and leadership.

“Bruce Wilson is an ideal partner and we are proud to welcome him and his team to this initiative,” said Thomas. “In combining our impressive selection of training offerings and program technology, we will be able to offer landscape professionals world-class learning at an unparalleled value.”