Consulting and Facilitation
Experts in Managing and Facilitating Group Process
It can be challenging to work with groups to make mutually acceptable decisions. Concept Systems' consultants are experts in a range of group process approaches, keeping current on the latest research on how groups work together best. More importantly, they have years of experience working with hundreds of groups. They're sensitive to organizational politics and cultural expectations of groups and recognize the challenges that groups may face. Our consultants commit to the client's success, and work creatively to bring out the best of a group's thinking. We support the client at every step in the process, enhancing the culture of the group while efficiently gathering input and data necessary to fulfill the project's objectives.
In addition to our full range of concept mapping facilitation services, our consultants are experts in:
- Focus group support
- Community-based participatory facilitation
- Partnership development models
Experts in Research Services, Assessment, Planning, Evaluation, and Training
Our consultants have expertise in the types of initiatives groups typically work together to accomplish. Do you need to put together a strategic organizational plan? Are you looking to create a new program, evaluate an existing one, or build effective evaluation into your new program plan? Do you want to understand what your stakeholders need from you? Is it time to create competencies for your organization, and a training plan that addresses them? Take a look at our case studies to see a small sample of work we've done in these areas.
We have worked with clients in public health, education, academe, and the private sector. Our process, The Concept System®, is tested and rigorous, yet flexible enough to adapt to the culture of your organization.
Our consultants' employ other important methodologies too, that we combine and customize to fit the needs of your organization:
- Organizational development tools
- Survey instrument development
- Environmental scans
- Content analysis
- Training methods
- Evaluation protocols and systems development
Experts in Results
Our consultants prepare clients to take the next step, with counsel and strategies for action. We provide concrete tools, reports, and analyses that support your research, program, or organizational plan's implementation.
