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What kinds of organizations work with Partnering Resources?
Partnering Resources consults primarily to technology companies and organizations. Our clients are generally software and hardware companies with 200+ employees; and corporate technology services organizations with 75+ employees. Partnering Resources has a special emphasis on technology organizations in the financial services and insurance industries, with experience in each of these vertical markets.
________________________________________Does Partnering Resources only work on long engagements?
Partnering Resources is available for a variety of engagements, from one day workshops to multi-year projects. In the past year, we facilitated a one-day software engineering summit, designed an intensive accountability clarification initiative, and developed an annual employee feedback system.
________________________________________What kinds of issues bring companies to Partnering Resources?
Our clients call us when they want to engage the workforce around high-priority strategies and initiatives, when they need to develop road maps for execution, and when they know they must collaborate better in order to achieve results. Partnering Resources specializes in helping companies align with their partners, adapt to market and customer shifts, and achieve results.
________________________________________Does Partnering Resources provide executive coaching services?
Partnering Resources embeds executive coaching into every engagement, recognizing that improvement efforts work best when they have a champion. Through our work, we coach our clients and help them grow into champions for improvement. In addition, Partnering Resources can provide referrals to stand alone executive coaching services through its network of top caliber, professionally certified coaches.
________________________________________How does Partnering Resources think change happens in organizations?
Partnering Resources believes that change occurs in organizations when four elements are in place:
(1) Active, committed leadership. People look to their leaders when making change. They can be very sensitive to leaders' unspoken and understated messages. For example, if a leader simply shows up for a meeting and doesn't seem committed, the people will know it. If people are asked to change without seeing their leader firmly on board, they'll drag their heels. In change efforts, leaders must fulfill their leadership role by being accessible, available, active, and articulate about change.
(2) A clear case for change, linked to specific goals. People are most likely to change when they understand why they must and what is at stake for the organization. Then they need to understand what they can do individually to achieve the vision. They need specific goals that easily link back to the vision. We will work closely together to make sure that the leadership team can clearly and consistently communicate case for change and the vision.
(3) Embedded change, not programmatic change. Change works best when it is embedded into an organization, part of individuals’ daily work lives, rather than a program that they hear about sporadically. The most potent change initiatives become part of how an organization does business. Partnering Resources embeds our work into the organization, so that change becomes what the company does, not what we do to you.
(4) Employee participation. People enjoy being part of changes that they create. Partnering Resources helps people make the connections about why the change is important and engages them in planning and implementation. We employ a participative process that mines the inherent talent and creativity of the workforce to meet challenges and solve problems.
For more information about leading change, see our article Becoming a Change Leader on CIO.com.
________________________________________What geographic areas does Partnering Resources serve?
Partnering Resources works out of Cambridge, Massachusetts, serving Boston, Providence, Worcester, Hartford, and the entire New England region. Partnering Resources also serves select clients in California, the District of Columbia, and the Philadelphia metro area.
________________________________________Why should my company choose Partnering Resources?
Partnering Resources knows technology organizations. Partnering Resources speaks your language. As former internal technology organization staffers, we understand the environment in which you operate. We combine our deep knowledge of organization change, gained through 12+ years experience helping align and focus organizations, with your deep knowledge of your unique situation in order to develop solutions that work.
Partnering Resources offers responsive, results-oriented service. Partnering Resources understands the value of practical solutions that achieve results. We don’t recommend and run; we stick with you through the difficult work of execution, making sure that the company achieves its desired outcomes. Clients enjoy direct and frequent contact, customized solutions, and total commitment to results and satisfaction.
Partnering Resources delivers results. We have a solid track record for success. Click to read our case studies:
Case Study – Mobilizing an Organization to Achieve CMM Level 3
Case Study – Aligning an Entire Organization to Achieve Ambitious Goals
Case Study – Building a High Performing Team NEW!
________________________________________What is one thing that I can do today to improve the health of my organization?
Not knowing you or your organization, the best recommendation we can make is to suggest that you go to a coffee shop. Take a pad and, away from the bustle of the office, take stock of the organization. What’s working well? Who could use reinforcement for their good work? What needs improvement? Who are the people with the capabilities and connections to make those improvements? Use your responses to these four questions to help you refocus and then, when you return to the office, take action. To discuss your specific situation, contact us.
________________________________________What is one thing that I can do today to improve my own health?
Surprisingly, dark chocolate has significant health benefits, in addition to tasting delicious. Having a small amount of fine dark chocolate every day can help lower blood pressure, according to a recent study. However, be sure to eat chocolate made with 60% or more cocoa solids (in other words, Hershey’s doesn’t cut it). Our favorites include Chocovic, El Rey, Scharffen-Berger, and Valhrona, all available at Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods Market. We encourage all of our clients to try fine dark chocolate and bring samples to most of our engagements. Indulge and enjoy!
