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Issue: Strategic planning
You're tired of strategic planning retreats that take forever and don't get a lot done. The "brainstorming and colored dot process" is too time consuming for you and your staff. Business peopleThe report — when it finally does arrive — is full of your ideas and has no practical solutions you can implement right away. You need a faster and more efficient way to get your organization on track to make strategic changes.

Answer: React strategic planning™
Finally, something new in strategic planning — fast effective, affordable — designed especially for organizations with big plans and limited time. React strategic planning™ is the only innovative approach to make the strategic planning process more effective and get the job done faster. For the hearty souls in organizations with big plans and not a lot of time to dedicate to the planning process but who want it done right — and right now!


Issue: Leadership support
You're feeling all alone at the top with no one to give you feedback on ideas, provide experienced, expert advice and suggestions, and lend a supportive ear when you are wondering if you've really got the requisite skills to make it all happen.

Answer: Barbara Buell
Finally, an executive tutor with a broad-based balance of workplace experience to help you accomplish what YOU want — YOUR agenda is what matters. Get help — work smarter, be more organized, avoid common pitfalls — from someone who has the networks and expertise to help you convert your goals into realities.


Issue: Performance evaluation
You're under pressure to demonstrate accountability and you need an outside source to evaluate your work.

Answer: Initiative Status Reports™
ISR is an innovative short-term, research-based tool used to bridge the gap between years-long evaluations and journalistic reporting.

People working at deskThe ISRs focus on one program, policy, or initiative and take a snapshot of its implementation. Using qualitative and quantitative data, the ISR assesses and reports on the progress of an initiative towards its stated goals. Fast, reliable, proven to have a impact on effecting positive change.

Are you thinking about developing an annual evaluation plan? Ask about our services.