Plan - Act - Learn - Sustain - Transform

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Plan - Act - Learn - Sustain - Transform *****

  • Transformation Planning

    I lead an inclusive process to create a strategic plan that guides your organization through large-scale change, from setting a shared vision to developing actionable monthly plans.

  • Implementation Coaching

    I help your team create detailed work plans for key projects, set short-term actions, build accountability habits, and address challenges as they come up.

  • Answer Finding

    I work with you to understand the problem, gather relevant information, brainstorm possible solutions, evaluate options, and make realistic plans to implement the most effective solution.

  • Partnership Building

    I guide a process that brings two or more parties together to address a shared issue and identify efficient ways to sustainably collaborate.

Questions I Would Love To Help you Answer

how can we realize our vision?

Often called strategic or improvement planning, answering this question will require organizations to comprehensively review their current practice, prioritize changes for the future, and map a concrete path to reach their goals.

GQC can facilitate a structured and iterative discovery and plan writing process; design and implement community engagement opportunities; and support data-based decision making and storytelling.

How do we get past this challenge?

Embedded deeply in ever-changing communities and multifaceted ecosystems, education organizations almost never get through an entire plan of action without some new obstacle requiring them to nimbly change course. However, these organizations can stay committed to their core mission in the midst of challenges if they can examine the situation from a variety of dimensions and perspectives, then test and prioritize strategies to move forward.

GQC can provide templates and thought protocols, facilitation of inquiry-based discussions, information analysis, and planning support to help organizations understand and move past roadblocks.

How can we organize to do this work better?

When faced with a new line of work or a plan that is not coming together as hoped, organizations will need to examine their assets and hinderances from multiple lenses. Then, they can identify and implement structures, policies, or processes to ensure they meet their goals.

GQC can facilitate the organization’s inspection of concerns, support authentic solution finding, and ensure that the organization is ready to take on any necessary changes in the way they operate.

how are we Going to get this Work done?

Complex projects can be daunting. Organizations not only need to break down the steps required to get to the end product, but also need to have systems in place to ensure the tasks get done, timelines and budgets are kept, and quality markers are met - all while carrying out business as usual at the same time.

GQC can support organizations to make and document detailed project plans, as well as provide accountability, coaching, and reflection prompts to ensure that the plan is executed fully and the organization adopts helpful habits along the way.

How can we work with Others to reach our goal?

Teaming and partnerships are not always as simple as getting in the same room or delegating tasks. Organizations needing to form working relationships with one or more other organizations or to break barriers between internal teams will need to understand the benefits all parties can bring to the common goal, as well as the risks inherent in the pursuit.

GQC can support partnership development conversations that uncover these concerns, articulate agreements as a neutral observer, and help all parties find a path forward together.

How do we even know what to work on?

Sometimes a leader knows that something is not right, but can’t yet articulate what it is going wrong. In this case, teams need to take a step back for a moment to take a wide sweeping inventory of what is currently taking their energy and resources, as well as identify gaps, redundancies, threats, and opportunities. They then find the most efficient ways to focus on the most important priorities and reallocate time, energy, and resources away from effort that is not serving them.

GQC can provide tactical thought partnership, conversation starters, data gathering and analysis support, and an external viewpoint that can be critical to seeing complex situations more clearly.

If You are asking yourself any of these questions, it’s time to Get in touch!

Each partnership will require a unique blend of deliverables, services, and learning experiences. In the beginning, we will think deeply together to get to the heart of your concerns and ensure that you get exactly what you need out of the partnership to reach your version of success.

Deliverables may include:

  • Engagement surveys and interview protocols

  • Data summary

  • Project or implementation plan

  • Summary of success criteria

  • Presentation of ideas

  • Tools, templates, or guides

  • Public or community facing document

  • Written agreements or contracts

Services May Include:

  • Facilitation of group or individual idea sessions

  • Summarizing core ideas after a “brain dump”

  • Engaging community stakeholders

  • Planning events, meetings, or town halls

  • Policy review and research

  • Budget review

  • Accountability checks

Learning Experiences May Include:

  • Leadership coaching

  • Implementation coaching

  • Adult learning design and implementation

  • Workshops

And more!

I look forward to helping you pinpoint what you need and making sustainable change together!

Book your free Exploratory Session Now!