Our Orientation
We believe that how an organization addresses its own needs is a key determinant of the value of the effort. At Impact Strategies, our approach is guided by the following principles of organizational development:
Organizations progress through definable stages of growth and maturity.
While the pace of maturity differs among organizations, the recognition of one’s current standing provides the context for effective organizational planning.
By its very nature, organizational development is incremental rather than transformative.
Most organizations muddle through, guided by a process of trial and error. Except for the rare instance in which an organization completely refocuses, reorients or restructures itself, effective planning occurs in the context of daily organizational life.
You cannot isolate individual aspects of an organization.
While one aspect of the organization may be the stated priority, that issue needs to be understood within the context of those other aspects of the organization that either impinge upon or are impacted by it.
Our role as your consultant is to:
- Help you understand your current situation
- Help you envision where you want to go next
- Provide content-specific facilitation to help you chart the path
