4A Consulting Model

The 4A Consulting Model

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Assess for Reality

As a social work expert, we embark on a real time, realistic assessment of where a system, organization or practice currently is by meeting leaders where they are at and determining where they want to be.

Navigating change is a tough venture to begin and can be even more challenging throughout the entire process. In Assessing for Reality, we embark on a real time, realistic assessment of where a system, organization or practice currently is by meeting leaders where they are at and determining where they want to be.

Our first steps might involve reviewing relevant documents, facilitating strategy sessions, designing communications, analyzing data and conducting a scan of national best practices and research.  GPS passionately believes in the value of a comprehensive assessment as it is the only way to determine your readiness.

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Align to Reposition

After assessing and absorbing the current reality, we partner with leaders to reposition their system, organization, or practice in alignment with cutting edge research, national best practice trends and strategic opportunities that inform next level solutions.

After assessing and absorbing the current reality, we partner with leaders to Reposition their system, organization, or practice in Alignment with cutting edge research, national best practice trends and strategic opportunities that inform next level solutions.

Next level solutions will depend on the unique needs and context of your organization. This is why Assessing for Reality is so critical. We must know where we have been to know how to move forward. A detailed, hands on strategy session or strategic planning effort is where we step into action versus writing another report that sits on your bookshelf!

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Accelerate for Results

This is where the action happens as the social work expert we support leaders in gently navigating an accelerated process towards their strategically designed end goals and outcomes.

Now that we know where we are going, let’s do it!  This is where the action happens as we support leaders in gently navigating an accelerated process towards their strategically designed end goals and outcomes.

Accelerating for Results can be challenging. If you have ever attempted to launch a reform effort or innovative program, you understand the challenges of Step 3 in the change process. Not to worry, our proven record of experience implementing multiple strategies with innovative change management tools enables us to walk alongside you each step of the way.

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Actualize for Renewal

This final step is a unique component of our approach and differentiates us from other consulting firms – we don’t write reports and walk away. We stay put and support the actualization of results that renew systems, organizations and programs. We track results and how they connect to other system or organizational components to ensure leaders achieve optimal outcomes and unparalleled performance before we step out.

This final step is a unique component of our approach and differentiates us from other consulting firms – we don’t write reports and walk away. We stay put and support the Actualization of results that Renew systems, organizations and programs. We track results and how they connect to other system or organizational components to ensure leaders achieve optimal outcomes and unparalleled performance before we step out.

“Renewal” is not a common term used in child welfare or juvenile justice fields.  Renewal represents restoration, vigor and change and this is what we want leaders, staff and, most importantly, youth and families to feel when working with your organization or system.