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"You got
to be careful if you don't know where you're going,
because you might not get there."
- Yogi Berra
Skip Matthews, President, Louis &
Clark Drugs
"Laurie's common sense approach to strategic planning, change
management, process improvement and IT analysis has been on
target, insightful and a huge benefit for our company. By
offering systematic techniques, she has helped us to tackle
tough issues. She has allowed us to learn new skills, remember
old ones and apply those skills effectively. As we confront
the inevitable transitions all businesses face, I feel we are
vastly better prepared to conquer and even take advantage of
change."
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- Strategic Planning – develop a
roadmap to your future
Do the day-to-day demands
of your business leave little time for planning? Do you find
yourself reacting to threats rather than exploiting
opportunities? If so, your business may be controlling you
instead of the other way around. Clearly defining your
vision, mission, goals and objectives - steps in strategic
planning - help both leaders and employees establish
priorities, make sound decisions and work effectively. These
are keys to long-term business success and to establishing
control of your business.
- Objective Business Analysis –
gain perspective and confidence
You get in early and stay
late; you’re so involved…could you be missing something?
Take a look at your business practices and plans with
someone who has helped others solve the problems you’re
facing. Work through a tough decision or explore options to
overcome roadblocks. Take advantage of decades of
experience.
- Organizational Development -
create harmony and energy in your organization
Why can’t it be as it used
to be…everyone pulling together to get the job done?
Organizations mature; with change often comes the need to
formalize structure and policies. Lack of clearly defined
roles leads to duplication of effort and omissions;
productivity suffers, energy is misdirected and frustration
builds. Be certain your employees understand what they’re
supposed to do and that your actions encourage them to do
it.
- Process Improvement &
Documentation – increase efficiency and ensure business
continuity
Are your business processes
the result of thoughtful design or evolution? Do you have
critical tasks that only a single employee knows? A few
targeted changes can result in dramatic improvements. Having
well understood, documented process reduces training time
for new employees and helps to ensure smooth operations,
even when that key employee is absent. Let us help you
ensure best practices and business continuity by refining
and documenting your key business processes.
- Training - achieve business
excellence through access to experience
Have people in your
organization become stuck? Often day-to-day concerns consume
us and we lose passion for the work we do. Training targeted
to meet your organization’s specific needs may offer the
spark needed to re-kindle enthusiasm.
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