Living the Vision

Whether you are a Fortune 500 company, a small non-profit, a large university, or a local k-12 school district, having a vision and being able to live into that vision are two distinctly different phenomena.

Without acknowledging this difference, many organizations and professionals find themselves at a crossroad. They can either choose a commitment to organizational change, settling for 'peace and pay,' or letting the organization die a 'slow death.' For many the latter two are the only options that seem feasible.

Working with K/Val Consulting can make the first option a reality!

K/Val can help to assess, plan, and work towards organizational change by developing the internal capacity of leaders and staff so that they increase the internal evaluation capacity of the organization by utilizing continuous improvement cycles, and to provide training and support that increases the leadership practices and work cultures of the organization. K/Val aims to promote the four key values of effective organizational functioning: Empower, Connect, Grow, and Lead. Why? It is the intention that any organization working with K/Val moves closer to establishing a positive social-emotional culture of the organization, one that working continuously to improvement and sustainability, and ultimately supports the organization to live into its vision.

Contact K/Val to see how we can help you and your organization live into your vision.

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pay and peace = people maintain the status quo, do not discuss the challenges in the organization, and don’t make any trouble

slow death = the rejection of deep transformation of an organization

Robert E. Quinn (1996). Deep Change.

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WHY WORK WITH K/VAL CONSULTING?

Consider any of the following questions and where your needs might lie.

Having a challenge with the work climate and culture of your organization?

I will work with you and your organization to...

(a) evaluate systems of support (school & organizational climate, social-emotional learning/working, trauma-responsiveness, and psychological safety in the workplace);

(b) build internal evaluation capacity for continuous improvement and sustainability;

(c) develop the knowledge and skills of teams for improved learning and working environments; and

(c) build systems of collaboration, compassion, and empathy.

Looking to establish a better understanding of how your programs are performing, meeting their intended goals, or just looking to identify gaps/key areas for improvement?

I will work with you and your organization to...

(a) set up strategies that help clarify intended program goals and establish measures to use in progress monitoring;

(b) develop tools to help engage program users in feedback and evaluation cycles; and

(c) build internal evaluation capacity for continuous improvement and sustainability by working with teams.

Looking to start a new program? Have an idea for where you want to take your organization, but maybe you aren't sure how to map out your vision? Or, do you want to apply for funding for a future program, but need support with developing a rigorous evaluation plan?

I will work with you and your organization to...

(a) map out program goals, align the program with the organizational vision, and build off of prior evaluation and research that your organization may have already conducted;

(b) develop visual planning tools that communicate the structure of the evaluation methodologies as aligned with program timelines, activities, and outcomes; and

(c) support research and literature review as they inform the evaluation methods necessary to ensure your meet your intended program outcomes; and

(d) support the evaluation of the program once a decision is made to implement it, or and the organization is awarded the funding to implement.