STRATEGIC PLANNING
service
Robust Strategies
Our approach is highly customized to fit your unique organizational style and needs. We begin with a comprehensive analysis of your market environment. This includes a deep dive into your customer base or key stakeholders, an examination of your competitors, an assessment of industry trends, and a review of your current offerings. We also identify any fundamental shifts or emerging business models that could impact your market position.
If needed, we conduct primary market research to gather fresh, actionable insights directly relevant to your business. This ensures that your strategy is grounded in the voice of the customer and the impact on key constituents.
With this foundation, we work with your team to develop a range of strategic options. For each option, we outline the potential risks and implications, providing you with a clear understanding of the possible paths forward.
To facilitate a collaborative decision-making process, we organize on-site workshops with your team. These sessions are designed to encourage healthy debate and careful consideration of each strategic option. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions about your desired strategic direction.
Finally, we assist you in developing a sustainable and repeatable strategic planning process. This enables your organization to adapt and refine its strategies as your business and the marketplace evolve.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
CREATING VALUE FOR
Business
Government
Align mission, vision, values, and objectives to entity’s larger purpose and goals
Non-Profit
Inspire staff, volunteers and donors with a clear vision and supporting plans for execution
COMMITMENT, CREAVITY, COLLABORATION
the DIVENTA DIFFERENCE
Outcome-focused vs. engagement focused
We don’t measure success by length of reports or number of interesting discussions. Our success is based on your success. We focus on strategies and plans that deliver your desired business outcomes.
We’ve been in your shoes - We understand the challenges and expectations of developing an executing a strategy – we’ve held internal strategy positions - and were accountable for the results.
Customized approach that includes leadership alignment
Rigid, building-block approaches to strategy don’t work - market dynamics, personal dynamics and organizational culture all come into play. While focusing on all the critical elements of strategy, we also address organization issues and leadership challenges that derail even the best strategy efforts.
Insight and Perspective
Our work spans multiple sectors, industries business models, organization styles and market conditions resulting in valuable best practices and insightss.
Years of Experience / Track Record
Experience
20+ years in strategy development, strategic planning, business development and marketing
We’ve been in your shoes
We understand the challenges and expectations of developing and executing a strategy - we’ve held internal strategy positions
Insight and perspective
We’ve worked across multiple industries using different business models (e.g. Government, non-profit, private, public) resulting in best practices and insights that span diverse opportunities, challenges, market conditions, and organizational styles.
Why us?
Business Strategy is about choice. Many strategy engagements result in long lists of “priorities” and “strategic insights” that ultimately don’t make much of an impact. We facilitate thoughtful decision-making based on rigorous analysis and spirited debate resulting in an actionable strategic direction for the organization.
Contact
202-456-2524
ekennedy@diventaconsulting.com
20 years of experience
We're All in
We love what we do so we’re less concerned with maximizing billable hours and more about your success. As a result, we have many long-term, repeat clients who benefit from our independence and best practices, while still viewing us as part of the team.
