What Can I Do For You?
A good strategy needs good execution
Re-Introduction
I started this Substack a couple of years ago as I tried to work out what I was meant to be doing with my life.
I’d had to leave my job so that I could better support my daughter, but at the same time I somehow thought I could run a consulting business AND write a book. I’m certainly no stranger to overcommitting, but turns out that even I can’t do that while recovering from burnout.
Two years later, I’ve got an entire draft of the book and a book proposal to send out, so I finally have more time and energy. This means I’m ready to ramp up the consulting!
Are you Stuck? I can Help
Do you work for an organization (especially nonprofit or higher education) that has a strong mission or purpose, knows where it wants to go, but needs help getting there? This is where I come in. I’ve found that mission-driven organizations are sometimes clear on what they want to happen, but don’t have the internal resources or skillset to figure out how to get there.
My practice is for exactly this situation. Here’s a quick list of what that might look like:
Process Improvement: You have messy or frustrating processes but can’t figure out how to go about streamlining them. I can help you evaluate, redesign, document, and train staff on those troublesome processes, using a modified LEAN methodology that is guided by the people actually doing the work.
Project Management: You have a big project to complete. You know where you want to end up, but not how to get there. I can help define success, set up a structure and process so the path is clear, and guide the team through the work while teaching about best project management practices.
System Implementation: You have a wonderful new software system coming and technical support for installing it, but are not sure how to set it up so you’ll get the benefits you are hoping for. I can help you and your team figure out what your real functional needs are, so that you can implement the tool in a way that makes your job easier instead of more complicated.
Time and Task Management: You and/or your team need help with managing email, determining best communication modes, holding meaningful meetings, setting priorities and executing smoothly against them. I can help by conducting group training sessions or individual consultations.
I’m happy to work with departments, teams, or individuals. And I can help make you reach your goal or serve your mission more successfully during my engagement and in the future.
Can I help you implement your strategy? Can I help you streamline your processes? Manage your projects? Establish and maintain your policies and procedures? Organize your priorities? Reach out and let’s talk!