Established in 2004, Decatur and Company works with individuals and organizations to achieve transformational and sustainable change. Our specialty is strategy, determining the best course of action to achieve specific outcomes. We ask probing questions to identify the unique opportunities and challenges facing your organization. Then, we design processes supporting your emerging strategies, and the execution of the resulting plans to achieve your desired results.
Our goal is to assist you in working more effectively. We provide advice and counsel to make every aspect of the project more effective, efficient and productive. Our focus is working with groups, and facilitating conversations to discover the important and often unasked questions. We ensure all views are heard and work for consensus whenever possible. Ultimately, our work develops alignment, supporting your Board and staff in creating a shared perspective on the future. This alignment reinforces shared values and vision, and also focuses attention on the opportunities to improve results and performance today, and in the future.
Four key questions are at the foundation of strategic thinking, and planning. An effective process should answer the following questions:
Successful transitions to new leadership are not inevitable. They require clear focus on strategic imperatives and a plan that includes clear, consistent communication regarding the transition and the promise of the future. The dynamic external environment and uncertain economic climate only compounds the challenges of any significant organizational transition.