The Erdman Experience

Our Culture

An inclusive environment offering growth opportunities.

The ERDMAN Difference

At the foundation of our longstanding history is a holistic approach we call Integrative Thinking™. ERDMAN leverages varied insights and experiences in conjunction with rigorous data analysis, inquisitive exploration, and innovative thinking to solve complex problems.

At the core of our Integrative Thinking™ approach is our culture. When we think of culture, it is so much more than happy hours and team building exercises. It is more than employee engagement surveys skimming the top of our people’s experiences. To us, it means we have a way of doing things. We look at behaviors to drive performance and collaboration. It means we are constructive with each other for the greater good.

Our culture is something we strive to live and breathe every day, understanding that an organization’s culture isn’t created overnight. It is an intentional journey that is regularly nurtured and cultivated.

Respecting & Celebrating Human Diversity

It is because of people with various backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and minds that we can come together and solve complex challenges to improve lives. To achieve the greatest level of Integrative Thinking™ through a diverse and inclusive workforce, we keep a keen focus on four key areas:

Inclusion

Our team members are friendly, open, and attentive to the needs of their coworkers as fellow colleagues and individuals. As such, we are supportive and constructive, creating an environment where everyone belongs.

Growth

We encourage team members to seek and receive development opportunities, as well as offer access to resources that promote learning and skill development. This is supported by setting goals and solving problems to effectively and continuously increase our expertise.

Diversity

The differences in people and their ideas are critical to feed and grow Integrative Thinking™. Through everyone’s unique voices, we promote an environment of excellence, innovation, and leadership.

Impact

Team members thrive on connecting with each other and within the communities where we work. The result – we create success and positive outcomes with a genuine concern for a healthier society and each other’s wellbeing

Inspiring Leadership

Building a team of leaders through Integrative Thinking.

We measure leadership in the behaviors a professional exhibits at ERDMAN, regardless of their title. We encourage constructive leadership at every level through a culture that promotes growth, and continuous learning. We want each teammate to reach their fullest potential and invest in their development inside and outside the workplace.

We believe growth and development begins with a strong sense of self-awareness. We offer tools to explore and enhance each person’s personal style and effectiveness. These resources establish a baseline for how team members can thrive in our constructive culture, setting the stage for success and coaching, while cultivating a collaborative team with strong relationships. 

How We Do It

Monthly 1:1

Our team members meet at least once a month to exchange ideas and explore learning opportunities. ERDMAN’s unique approach to this dedicated time—centered on each team member’s individual interests—creates valuable chances to learn, grow, and share knowledge.

Career Development

We focus on the whole person, fostering personal and professional growth by empowering team members to pursue their passions and make meaningful impacts. Through structured career paths, development plans, mentorship, tools and training, we support individuals in understanding and developing themselves first.

Community Impact

Community service is important to us, both as a company and as individuals, inside and outside of the workplace.

INSPIRE

INSPIRE is ERDMAN’s premier 12-month program, combining workshops and targeted coaching to forge strong leaders who solve real business challenges, build meaningful relationships, and make a lasting impact.

Our INSPIRE graduates set the standard for leadership excellence, using Integrative Thinking to drive collective success. Alumni serve as mentors, guiding emerging leaders in solving complex challenges and advancing our vision.

We foster a culture of leadership and learning from day one, empowering our people to grow and lead with purpose.

Connexions

As an important element of our transformative professional development program, Connexions, is dedicated to fostering seamless collaboration between our Business Development and Operations teams to elevate the client experience. The opportunity to participate in Connexions focuses on client retention, equipping team members with sophisticated communication and relationship management skills.

Across multiple modules with curated curriculum, participants explore key facets of client engagement and business growth, and learn skills and tools to refine their approach in an immersive learning environment. A culminating capstone project offers the opportunity to apply these techniques in a simulated client scenario, ensuring our team members emerge as confident and trusted advisors.

The ERDMAN Experience

We take a proactive approach to aligning every team member with our integrated model, ensuring they understand not only their individual roles but also how to collaborate across disciplines for the greatest impact.

Through dedicated training and regular assessments, we equip our teams with the tools and knowledge needed to deliver exceptional results. This commitment to shared understanding and continuous learning drives consistency, fosters innovation, and strengthens our ability to meet client needs with precision and purpose.

Thought Leadership

At ERDMAN, we encourage the creation of content that adds value to our industries. Our team members conduct research, publish insights, speak at conferences, share knowledge internally, and actively maintain professional certifications.

To support this commitment to thought leadership, ERDMAN provides financial backing for continuing education, licensure, and certification — reinforcing our culture of lifelong learning and expertise.

Living Our Values

We invest in the communities where we work. As a company, and in partnership with our clients, ERDMAN has donated over $2.5 million to our communities, directly impacting more than 100 organizations, and countless recipients. Philanthropic involvement through active participation and donations demonstrates our firm commitment to improving every life we touch and creating healthier communities.