Welcome to TAB Gateway—helping business owners, founders, and leaders make better decisions and achieve stronger results through peer advisory boards, executive coaching, and leadership team development.
For over 30 years, The Alternative Board (TAB) has helped thousands of leaders succeed. Members consistently report increased profits, improved work-life synergy, and greater confidence in their strategic decisions.
Supporting Business Owners at Every Size and Stage:
Here's how TAB Gateway can support your success:
Developing your management team is one of the highest-leverage investments you can make.
The High Impact Manager Accelerator Program transforms front-line and mid-level managers into effective leaders through structured training across four key paths:
HI-MAP is designed to support organizations of any size and managers at all levels—including business owners and C-suite executives who would benefit from management development training.
Grounded in adult learning principles, HI-MAP provides practical, immediately applicable training that turns knowledge into action. Sessions end with concrete commitments to implement new skills, creating lasting change. Participants receive personalized coaching support alongside group training.
Available for individual managers joining mixed-company groups or as dedicated programs for your organization, HI-MAP delivers measurable results: 20% improvement in job performance and 28% increase in leadership behaviors.
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Our peer advisory boards consist of 6-10 business owners and CEOs from non-competing companies, matched by business maturity and complexity. These ongoing groups meet regularly, building deep understanding of each other's businesses to deliver relevant, impactful guidance.
Through structured, facilitated sessions, members:
TAB peer advisory board members outperform their competition, achieving 2.5x greater revenue growth.
Membership includes one-on-one executive coaching to dive deeper into specific challenges or explore bigger-picture strategic thinking beyond what's covered in peer board sessions. Members also receive 24/7 access to Blueprint™, The Alternative Board's comprehensive strategic business management platform with tools for everything from personal vision and strategic planning to financial management and KPIs.
StratPro is The Alternative Board's comprehensive leadership team development program that combines strategic planning with practical execution. Through a series of expertly facilitated workshops designed specifically for your organization, leadership teams gain clarity, alignment, and the tools to drive meaningful change.
The program addresses both the "what" and the "how" of transformation—creating your strategic vision while simultaneously developing your team's capacity to execute it. Leadership teams emerge not only with a clear strategic plan but also with enhanced collaboration, communication, and decision-making capabilities.
Through StratPro, teams:
StratPro is ideal for leadership teams ready to align around strategic priorities, strengthen their ability to work together effectively, and create lasting organizational impact.
Ready to Learn More?
Curious about Peer Advisory Boards? Join a free Business Growth Roundtable to test drive The Alternative Board approach firsthand.
Interested in manager development? Schedule a HI-MAP Discovery Call to discuss how the program can accelerate your team's performance.
Looking to align your leadership team? Chat with Merrill about StratPro to explore how this program can transform your team's effectiveness.
Book a free One-on-One Coaching session to discuss how TAB Gateway can support your leadership journey.
Merrill also hosts Executive Social Gatherings from time to time—a chance to connect with other business leaders over excellent food in a relaxed setting. No presentations, no pitches—just good conversation and the kind of connections worth making.
About Merrill Csuri, Owner/President
Merrill brings unique perspective from experience working with diverse leaders across sectors. At the United Nations, she facilitated thematic working groups that brought together business, university, and non-profit leaders. During a decade in tech startups, she held leadership roles focused on business operations and employee engagement, while providing executive coaching to CEOs on leadership development, team management, investor relations, and board dynamics.
Beyond the boardroom, Merrill happily shares life's adventures with her husband and two young boys in Bergen County. An enthusiastic runner who has completed two marathons and twelve half marathons (so far!), her passion for growth extends to various interests including hiking, snorkeling, SCUBA diving, and crafting. As a 2022 transplant from city to suburbia, she's expanding horizons from houseplants to home gardening. A true global citizen having visited 23 countries and 32 states, and attended four Olympic Games (and counting!).
Let's explore how TAB Gateway can elevate your business and leadership journey.
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