Name

Cockerham & Associates

Legal name

Cockerham & Associates

Website

https://cockerhamassociates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Strategy Execution and Human Capital Consulting

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Management Consulting Services (54161), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Capital & Workforce Transformation Consulting (BPAHACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Culture, Engagement & Employee Experience (EX) Consulting (BPAHAGAI), Human Capital Management (HCM) & Payroll Platforms (HDAEAEAJ), HR Technology (HRIS/HCM) Advisory & Implementation (BPAHAGAG)

Keywords

• Strategy execution consulting
• Human capital consulting
• Inclusion strategy services
• Resource team management
• Nonprofit strategy consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Chapel Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Advisory and consulting engagements covering HR & Inclusion Strategy, Resource Team Strategy & Management, Nonprofit Strategy & Execution, and Executive Advisory services. Engagements include strategy clarification, leadership design, operating models, and implementation support.
2. Technology Platform Subscriptions: SaaS subscriptions for StrategyConnex, ResourceConnex, and MinistryConnex platforms providing execution management, resource team program management, and ministry organization tools. Platforms offered for enterprise-wide deployment with visibility and accountability features.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cockerham & Associates delivers strategy execution and human capital consulting across HR & Inclusion, Resource Team, Nonprofit, and Executive Advisory engagements. These services are supported by three proprietary cloud SaaS platforms — StrategyConnex, ResourceConnex, and MinistryConnex — that provide structure, visibility, and measurement for strategy, resource team programs, and ministry operations.

Product overview

Cockerham & Associates offers a connected platform of three core technology solutions: StrategyConnex™ (formerly Strategy Lighthouse™) for strategy execution and performance tracking, ResourceConnex™ (formerly ERG Insight™) for resource team program management, and MinistryConnex™ for faith-based ministry execution. These platforms can operate independently or together as an integrated operating system, with StrategyConnex serving as the central execution system and ResourceConnex and MinistryConnex serving as specialized configurations for different organizational contexts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StrategyConnex: Strategy execution and performance tracking platform, formerly known as Strategy Lighthouse. Supports strategy planning, execution management, and performance analytics.
• ResourceConnex
• MinistryConnex

Products and services

• StrategyConnex Cloud-based strategy execution and performance tracking platform that enables organizations to translate strategic priorities into executable plans, manage goals, initiatives, metrics, and action plans, and visualize progress through dashboards. Supports multiple strategy structures (OGSM, OKRs, custom models) and is offered to HR, workplace inclusion, ESG, nonprofit, and enterprise audiences.
• ResourceConnex Centralized cloud-based platform for planning, managing, measuring, and scaling Resource Team programs (ERGs, BRGs, networks, councils) across the enterprise. Replaces manual tracking and disconnected tools with a single system of record for program execution and performance.
• MinistryConnex Ministry management platform designed for churches, ministries, and faith-based nonprofits to align mission, programs, and people into measurable impact. Provides structure, visibility, and analytics for ministry strategy, planning, volunteer coordination, resource visibility, and impact measurement.
• Integrated HR & Inclusion Strategy Consulting Consulting engagement that aligns human capital and inclusion into a single coherent strategy supporting leadership effectiveness, consistency, and measurable outcomes. Best for organizations seeking alignment across people, culture, and performance with clear definitions of success and accountability.
• Resource Team Strategy & Management Consulting Consulting engagement that designs and strengthens ERGs, networks, councils, and employee-led teams to operate with clear purpose, governance, and measurable contribution. Targeted at organizations managing multiple resource teams or councils with inconsistent performance.
• Nonprofit Strategy & Execution Consulting Consulting engagement that supports mission-driven organizations in translating mission into focus, execution, and accountability while navigating governance, funding, and capacity realities. Targeted at nonprofits seeking clearer strategic priorities, stronger alignment, and measurable outcomes for boards and funders.
• Executive Advisory Executive-level advisory service supporting boards, CEOs, and senior leaders through strategy clarification, leadership and governance design, operating models, execution frameworks, and planning/metrics/review rhythms for sustained implementation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Organizations report moving from activity-based reporting to outcome-based measurement and accountability
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• BakerEubankssupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExecutive due diligence and background research firm specializing in senior leadership and board-level talent decisions. Supports Cockerham & Associates' executive advisory services by providing thorough, objective information for hiring, selection, and governance decisions involving high-responsibility roles.
• ParadoxPartnerssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulting firm specializing in culture change, organizational design, employee engagement, and change management. Brings expertise in aligning talent strategy with organizational needs, supporting organizations implementing new structures, processes, and ways of working.
• The Unity CollaborativesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeadership development and organizational consulting firm with expertise in education, collaborative engagement, culture strengthening, and development of councils and employee-led groups. Supports inclusive and high-functioning environments across nonprofit, public, and private organizations.

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cascade: Cascade is a strategy execution platform that connects strategic priorities, initiatives, and metrics. Directly comparable to StrategyConnex's positioning around translating strategy into measurable execution.
• Workboard: Workboard is a strategy execution and OKR platform used by enterprise teams to translate priorities into measurable outcomes. Comparable to the StrategyConnex platform at the core of Cockerham & Associates' technology stack.
• Perdoo: Perdoo is a strategy execution platform supporting OKRs, KPIs, and dashboards for leadership teams. Overlaps with StrategyConnex on strategy execution, performance tracking, and review rhythms targeted at executive buyers.
• Kanarys: Kanarys is a workplace DEI intelligence platform providing measurement and benchmarking for inclusion initiatives. Comparable to ResourceConnex's centralization of resource-team program data and outcomes.
• Planning Center: Planning Center is a suite of SaaS applications for churches and ministries covering people, events, giving, and program management. Comparable to MinistryConnex's positioning as a ministry strategy and execution platform for faith-based organizations.
• Paradigm Strategy: Paradigm combines DEI/inclusion strategy consulting with an analytics platform for measuring inclusion outcomes. Closely comparable to Cockerham & Associates' blend of inclusion strategy work and the ResourceConnex software platform for ERGs and resource teams.

Emerging players

• Subsplash: Subsplash provides engagement, communication, and management software for churches and ministries. Overlaps with MinistryConnex in supporting mission-driven and faith-based organizations with operational tooling.
• Aleria: Aleria provides DEI analytics and inclusion measurement software for enterprises. Overlaps with the analytics and reporting capabilities of ResourceConnex and the inclusion practice at Cockerham & Associates.

Broad incumbents

• Mercer: Mercer provides HR consulting, workforce strategy, and inclusion/diversity advisory services globally. Comparable to Cockerham & Associates' human capital and inclusion strategy consulting, but operating at enterprise scale across many geographies.
• Korn Ferry: Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm with deep HR, talent, and leadership advisory practices. Comparable in service mix to Cockerham & Associates' HR & Inclusion and Executive Advisory practices, but at vastly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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