Enpowering organizations to achieve their mission through engagement and collaboration
We are a value-driven and collaborative consulting firm that helps organizations untangle interconnected issues to clearly identify and achieve what matters most. We do that by facilitating an inclusive exploration of possibilities and authentically uplifting the stories of communities, partners, … Continued
What does Founder’s Syndrome feel like? Founders play a vital role in building their organizations from the ground up. Their vision of making an impact, along with their creativity and drive, create the foundations for their organizations. As the organization … Continued
When the world shut down in 2020, there were many unknowns. The world seemingly woke up one morning in quarantine without any guidance on how to “do life” in a pandemic. We were forced to be flexible but there was … Continued
The last two years have been emotionally challenging on many levels. Covid-19 has taken a physical and emotional toll on many around the world. Despite the ongoing devastating effect of the pandemic, organizations must continue to perform their functions. The … Continued
Picture this scenario. You are helping to facilitate the tech side of a 200-person virtual meeting with multiple scheduled breakout rooms on the agenda. You had preset all the participants to their pre-assigned rooms the night before and you are … Continued
Professor Anthony Klotz referred to the wave of mass quitting as the Great Resignation. When the pandemic started in early 2020, many economists predicted another Great Recession that would hand over the control of the labor market to the employers. … Continued
What do these comments have in common? These are perceptions and we can’t take action based on perceptions. We strive for excellence and we don’t want to be perceived as lowering the bar. Our focus is too narrow; it doesn’t seem inclusive of everyone in the … Continued
These days my team has been all but immersed in organizational change related to diversity, equity and inclusion. We have helped clients who are beginning their DEI journey, and others who have put much into place already, and they are eager to identify and fill any gaps. … Continued
We do a lot of listening in our work at DeYoung Consulting Services. We are called in to organizations that are experiencing some kind of pain or tension. We ask a lot of questions, and we listen to staff, managers, leaders, partners, and community members through focus groups, interviews, listening sessions, and … Continued