Thrive from the Inside Out
We use data-informed, tailored, human-centered approaches to help mission-driven organizations work better.
What Is an Organizational Effectiveness Study?
Organizational Effectiveness Studies are deep-dive diagnostic engagements. We take a close look at how your organization functions – how decisions are made, how communication flows, how teams are structured, and where people experience friction, duplication, or disconnect. Through a mix of stakeholder engagement, benchmarking, and data analysis, we deliver tailored findings and recommendations to improve internal systems.
Think of it as a strategic tune-up: not just identifying what isn’t working, but offering data to back it up and actionable strategies to get things back in sync.
When to Call Us
Whether you’re reacting to change or proactively strengthening your foundation, we’re here to help you move forward intentionally. The top 5 reasons our clients often come to us for Organizational Effectiveness Studies are:
Teams are siloed, and collaboration feels harder than it should be.
Rapid growth, leadership turnover, or a merger has created confusion or misalignment.
Light has been shed on sensitive issues ,and the organization would benefit from a neutral third-party’s assessment.
People are working hard, but the outcomes just aren’t matching the effort.
Your organization is thinking about starting a strategic planning process and want to understand the current state.
What You’ll Get From an Org Effectiveness Study
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Detailed Report
A comprehensive diagnostic report highlighting key themes, challenges, and bright spots
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Action Plan
Actionable recommendations around structure, staffing, communication, and workflows
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Growth Partner
Facilitated check-ins and debrief sessions to build shared understanding and unpack the findings
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Findings Share-Out
A transform.forward-hosted webinar to share findings and answer questions broadly
Our Approach
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all fixes. Our studies are designed to honor the complexity of your organization, including your people, history, culture, and context. Our approach is grounded in:
Attentiveness and Inquiry: We ask thoughtful questions and listen deeply
Candor and Insight: We synthesize complex dynamics into clear, accessible findings
Trust and Collaboration: We work with – not on – your team
Equity and Inclusion: Alongside our expert facilitators, we design our engagements to surface all voices, not just the loudest ones
Our Organizational Effectiveness follow a clear, structured process rooted in thoughtful inquiry, best practices, and collaborative sensemaking. We designed our four-phase model to help us move efficiently from insight to action.
Let’s Talk
Ready to learn more about how we can help your organization thrive?