Management Consulting and Executive Coaching
We work with organizational leaders, managers and management teams, who are
· Developing their organizations through periods
of growth or change;
and/or
· Seeking guidance and coaching to fully embody the leadership
qualities
that will help them make the contributions they wish to make
in their fields
of
endeavor.
We work collaboratively with clients to assess and create flexible organizational structures that can adapt as the company or organization evolves, and as business contexts alter. We help leaders and managers align purpose and values with the ways people work together. We also help leaders develop the personal presence and skills to inspire and engage the creativity and commitment of those they work with. Stephanie and her project partners in this area bring lessons learned from their own experience as managers, as well as extensive experience in assisting clients to effectively address the challenges of organizational change and learning. Stephanie also brings a background in family systems, which is particularly useful to owners of family or closely held companies looking to improve the functioning of relationships for better business results.
How do I
know if it’s
the right time to seek an external management consultant?
There are common times in the life cycle of an organization when consulting can be an investment that saves time and money, while it builds or renews the commitment of the people involved. These can include
Start-up phases, when expert assistance can make setting up organizational structures, board or other advisory relationships, communication and decision-making protocols much more efficient, and prevent mistakes that could make it difficult for a venture to succeed.
Transitions to a larger, more mature phase of an organization’s development, when the employee, sales or service numbers have grown, and the need for more structured communication, planning and decision-making processes becomes evident.
Periods of rapid growth or downsizing, changes in leadership, or critical shifts in external environments or markets, when critical choices need to be identified and made under conditions that may have special pressures or challenges.
In times of transition, an external consultant can often bring the credibility of a neutral party and a fresh eye to help leaders and managers re-think strategic directions, organizational and team structures, and roles and skills needed by people at all levels.
We bring a systems thinking approach to our work, which means that any window of change becomes an opportunity to solve problems in ways that create multiple benefits and efficiencies for your organizations and for the communities in which you are situated.
