Dortch Consulting Group -- Transition Consulting

Navigating Change

THE GOAL MAXIMIZER PROCESS^TM

1. We establish a clear understanding of your objectives for our work together.

2. We assess what is working and what is not. This may include surveys, interviews and observation.

3. In concert with the executive team, we develop a general plan with key short-term activities that have "how much," "by when", the person responsible. And a strategy for implementation.

4. The plan is implemented and results toward goals are measured.

5. Review dates are established to identify successes and problems and engage in problem solving.

6. Plan modifications are made when necessary (e.g. changing business environment, change in business or personal goals). This can occur at any point in The Goal Maximizer Process^TM.

Changing Business Conditions

New product launch or new line of business
Rapid growth/expansion
Labor shortage/difficulty in finding qualified employees
Acquisition of another company
Acquisition by another company
Expanding into a new market
Merger
Increasing regulatory issues
Expanding internationally
Bad publicity/product controversy/recall
IPO (Initial Public Offering)
Labor dispute
Union organizing activity
Opening new facilities/offices/moving
New competitors in the market
Shrinking margins
Threatened product obsolescence
Changing technology

Internal Business Issues

Board functioning needs improvement
The top person is not a good fit for the organization
The executive team functioning needs improvement
Organizational goals and objectives are not clear
Follow through on the implementation of ideas and plans is weak or nonexistent
There is little individual accountability
Employee expectations are not clearly defined
Internal communications are poor
Important meetings are not focused
Cash flow needs improvement
Need to better meet customer demands
More effective use of assets/resources
Need to streamline/document processes
Loss of internal knowledge/experience