Our client base is diverse, including both public and private organizations. Recent clients include Cargill Inc., Allina Health System, Northwest Youth and Family Services, Valspar Corporation, Pearson Education, Honeywell International Inc. the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Boston Scientific and Resources for Child Caring. We have significant experience with information technology organizations. Below are some examples of our work.
Human Resource Development: Implemented a common career path with consistent job families across the global information technology function of a Fortune 50 company. Developed alternative approaches for using this infrastructure to support priority human resource, organization and career development strategies in various business units.
Change Management: Provided change management leadership, human resource management expertise and communications support for the consolidation of a dozen regional data centers into a single corporate data center.
Career Development: Provided the external expertise needed to design a comprehensive career development process for the global human resource function of a multinational corporation. Key deliverables included core competencies, training sessions and a website.
Learning: Created a pragmatic approach for developing a true "learning organization", including action priorities to support critical long term investments. Developed and delivered leadership and communications training, aimed at leveraging diverse perspectives to benefit the business.
Information Technology (IT) Business Analyst Development: Designed experiential training for IT Business Analysts, using case studies to develop their business and communications skills, including effective negotiating and influencing.
Organization Design: Guided the implementation of new organizations designed to meet the needs of newly restructured businesses. Helped leadership develop strategies and implement change priorities.
Team Development: Designed and facilitated teambuilding sessions and interventions to support teams dealing with organization and business changes.
Leadership Coaching: Provided leadership skills coaching for a broad range of organization leaders and key contributors.
Strategic Planning: Collaborated with non-profit agency leadership — boards and staff — to create actionable strategic plans.