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organizational development assessment tools - managint the team through the ebb and flow
organizational development assessment tools
Our systemic Organizational Development approach applies proven organization and operating models best suited to accomplish our client's business strategy. If the strategy and talent match great, if not we can provide solutions and help implement them successfully. Unlike many consultants who just make recommendations we partner with our clients to do the difficult work of executing the recommendations.
   

Our expertise comes from the first hand experience of working within and consulting with large, midsize and small companies over the past 25 years. We work with executives and often assist in the development efforts for future managers on the high potential "fast-track".

 
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We provide simple but elegant advice like Peter Drucker's based on his 65 year consulting career. "Effective executives all follow eight simple practices...".

  • They asked: "What needs to be done?"
  • They asked "What is right for the enterprise?"
  • They developed action plans.
  • They took responsibility for decisions.
  • They took responsibility for communicating.
  • They focused on opportunities rather than problems.
  • They ran productive meetings.
  • They thought and said "we" rather than "I".

The first two practices gave them knowledge they needed. The next four helped them convert this knowledge into effective action. The last two ensured that the whole organization felt responsible and accountable."

Our customized approach allows us to apply best practices like Drucker's advice based on the internal management challenges faced by the company we are consulting with. Sending managers to professional development experiences has value, however the application of the theory is left to the individual attendee with little or no support from the organization. WWC's customized process is all about maximizing practical application through the use of established company practices and existing management responsibilities, leading to increased performance.

 
White Water Consulting, LLC — 401.789.7760