Critical thinking and problem solving are highly sought after attributes in consultants. The problem solving abilities we bring to our customers, in line with our core competencies, are second to none whether compared to a boutique consulting practice or the "Big 4."

We get called upon to provide an array of solutions particular to each customer's situation. This is where the balance of education and experience come into play to yield powerful independent insights into the customers daily operations. The value the facilitative consultant brings to the customer is highly sought after because it combines fresh external perspectives with the detailed operating knowledge of the client.

"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein

The third reason for our success lies in the fact that you are not "sold" by the partner then handed off to a recently minted grad school student. We have heard more stories of this occurring during the last decade where the customer felt they were educating and training the consulting firm's employees. We do not put you in this position.

Finally, our collaborative approach insures that our findings and recommendations will be internalized by the client organization so they are more inclined to implement them. In other words, we do not charge by the pound for dust collecting reports. Instead we work alongside your people to insure implementation which is the key to creating value for the client.

".....I was at a point in my business that I needed professional direction for future growth. I was very impressed with your positive attitude and professionalism." -- Miles A.C. Johnson, Miles Design

Our consulting takes two forms: 1) We provide the advice, solutions, and/or implementation, or 2) in conjunction with an Alliance Professional Group (APG) Partner. Examples include:

 
Key Areas:
 
External Organizational Positioning
 
Economic Development (www.NASDA.com)
Business Planning

Special Strategic & Enterprise Studies

Communications Audits

Market Studies & Feasibility Analyses

Surveys
Malcolm Baldrige Performance Criteria Assessments Support
Branding Studies and Implementation
   
Internal Organizational Planning, Development, and Execution
   
Budgeting and Budget Management
Financial Cash Flow Management
Special Strategic & Organizational Studies
Balanced Scorecard Organizational Needs Survey
Client Relationship Management (CRM) Database Strategies
Compensation Strategies and Job Descriptions for Alignment and Organizational Growth
Due Diligence
Financing
Employee Retention Strategies
Gap Assessments of Technology Investments and Productivity
Individual Training Plans (ITP)
Internal Small Business Valuations (Annual Revenue Under $6 Mil.)
Key Employee Interviewing, Testing, Recruiting Advice
Malcolm Baldrige Performance Criteria Assessments
Personal and Professional Development Planning (PDP)
Business Policies and Procedures
Department Reorganizations
Transition Management
Balanced Scorecard
   
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