We help leaders identify underlying causes of organizational obstacles and lead change with excellence and equity.
our focus
Our assessment of context, culture, challenges and capabilities help our team synchronize organizational strategy and transformation efforts with human capital needs.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
At First Water Consultants, we believe diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are super-enablers for organizational growth in belonging, performance and innovation.
INDUSTRIES SERVED
Our clients span industries from government agencies, state departments of education, school districts of varying sizes, technical assistance firms, non-profits, foundations, multinational corporations and tech start-ups.
Our Capabilities
STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT
- Strategic & Implementation Planning
- Performance Analysis, Reporting & Improvement
- Business Process Development
- Continuous Improvement Process Cycles & Reingineering (Datawise/PDSA)
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy & Implementation
- Quality Management, Improvement & Assurance
- Program Top-to-Bottom-Reviews
- Program Oversight Management
- Communication Plan Development
- Product Design & Roadmapping
- Mission Efficiency Consulting & Support
- Stakeholder & Community Engagement
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Organizational Readiness & Gaps Analysis
- Human Capital Advisory & Consulting
- Workforce Planning
- Change Management
- Performance Management
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Data Reporting & Analysis
- Board Governance Design & Training
- Human-Centered Design Training
- Equity Audits & Culture Assessments
- Special Education Reviews
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
- Event Planning
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Executive Coaching
- Professional Development Training
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Design
- Culturally Responsive Leadership & Pedagogy
- Instructional Leadership & Supervision
- Professional Learning Communities
Our Process
First, we develop an understanding of the organization’s context. Next, we build upon that context by administering multi-dimensional assessments and stakeholder engagement to understand the individual or organization’s current-state, gaps, opportunities and readiness for growth and change.
Utilizing data-driven frameworks in adaptive leadership, change management and culture development we design and implement strategies and activities to help organizations achieve high-impact and actionable results.
Finally, we offer design and support in project lifecycle management, strategy implementation, performance management and monitoring efforts.
