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Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Transformation & Culture initiatives are all critical processes that help organizations build their capacity to change and achieve greater effectiveness by developing, improving, and reinforcing strategies, structures, and processes.
A company’s lifeblood is tied to it’s people, their skills and how they are organized. In today’s complex business environment, an organization’s success is dependent on the performance of its employees, vendors and stakeholders as well as the organization structure that provides goals, objectives, leadership and inclusion for all.
Our consultants are subject matter experts who have worked with non-profits, Fortune 50 companies, fast paced entrepreneurial start-ups and everything in between. We work as advisors, consultants and/or interim executives to help you address both strategic challenges and operational gaps.
We have numerous tools, processes, assessments, workshops, surveys and change interventions that are focused on maximizing the effectiveness and engagement of a company’s workforce.
Allow us to help you elevate and accelerate the most urgent aspects of your strategic workforce-related goals.
How We Provide You Value
Human Process Interventions
Individual - Team - Intergroup - Organization
Structural Interventions
Reengineering - Workforce Analysis - Realignments
HRM Interventions
Talent Management - Wellness - Succession Planning - Diversity
Change Interventions
Transformational - Continuous - Transorganizational
Yes, change is hard, but not impossible. Our OD/OE experts will be your guide through the 7 critical steps of any major initiative:
- SCOPING: When your organization spots a problem or an opportunity for improvement, we will help you gather the right stakeholders to scope the challenge in detail, agree upon the exact body of work to be done and define what success looks like.
- DIAGNOSING: We will then assess how your org is currently functioning by collecting information or looking at currently available data to try to find the root cause or most urgent priorities.
- DATA COLLECTION: We will collect additional data to validate or disprove assumptions and theories. Insights from things like existing data from work systems, questionnaires, interviews, observations, and ‘fly on the wall’ conversations will help inform the next best course of action.
- FEEDBACK: This is where we share with you our thoughts, perceptions and recommendations, in a way that’s understandable and action-driven.
- CO-CREATION: We work together with you to design the intervention or initiative in a way which allows the organization to absorb it effectively and measure progress against success criteria.
- EXECUTION: This is where the rubber meets the road. We help you lead and manage your initiative, with an eye towards gaining support and followership. Activities are focused on motivating change, creating a vision, developing support, managing the transition and sustaining momentum.
- EVALUATION: Progress and metrics are examined in order to determine what’s going well and where there are opportunities for improvement. Reinforcing your wins and pivoting if needed, will lead to a better experience by all stakeholders.
Examples of great times to call us is . . . . . .
– When you are looking to enhance employee engagement
– When you are working to ensure inclusive practices and a welcoming workplace
– When experiencing a change in business direction
– When planning for management and leadership transitions
– When you are building a new team or reforming your current team
– When the work requires new skills, knowledge, or behaviors
– When planning for a merger, acquisition or workforce realignment
– When embarking on a major change initiative
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of project opportunities do you support?
-Project Based
-Interim Coverage, due to occurrences such as personal leaves, restructuring, etc.
-Customized Programs or Solutions
How do you assign your experts to project opportunities?
Why should I use SDL for my people-related contract needs?
What fees does SDL charge?
How do I pay SDL?
Does all talent work remotely?
Am I able to have the talent sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before getting started on my project or assignment?
What geographies do you serve?
I am a consultant who would like to work for SDL. How can I join the team?
We are a contracting firm whose niche specialty is in supporting HR functions like Learning & Development, Org Development/Effectiveness, and general Human Resources.
SDL’s differentiating value to our clients is in offering skilled, contract talent who have a proven work history with SDL. If you would like to learn more about how to be considered for our expert team, please click here.
Employer of Record Services
“Employer of Record” services, also called Contractor Management, is considered an essential element of many organizations’ talent strategy.
When you partner with an Employer of Record, you outsource the administration and payment of contract labor to us, which allows you to save both time and money by collaborating with only 1 vendor partner.
We handle all payments, paperwork, tax forms, background checks, insurance, drug screenings, on-boarding/off-boarding, and contractor relations issues. These services are ideal for:
- Contractor/1099 Management
- Short-term or Special Projects
- Interim or Probationary Hiring
- On-Call Employees
- Internal Head Count Restrictions
Interested in exploring whether these services may be ideal for your company?
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Industries Served
Automotive
Banking and Finance
Consumer Goods
Energy
Government
Healthcare
Insurance
Leisure
Manufacturing
Media
NonProfit
Pharmaceuticals
Professional Services
Retail
Start-ups
Technology
Telecommunications
Transportation
Venture Capital/Private Equity
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Shockingly Different Leadership is a human capital professional services consultancy that provides organizations access to the best consulting expertise in the areas of Talent Development, Organizational Development, and Human Resources – on an on-demand, project, or contract basis.
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