ADG has extensive management consulting experience with the public sector. We are a leader in providing comprehensive public policy research, strategic planning, performance engineering, and issue management. Our depth and scope has proven successful in some of the most high profile efforts. Our ability to seamlessly weave the firm's disciplines and experience has benefited many clients. ADG was founded with the belief that we could provide a better level of service than larger firms; we could more effectively leverage technology to reduce all costs associated with professional consulting services; we could increase efficiency; and that we could proactively provide innovative solutions to challenging issues facing business and government. We are in the business of helping organizations achieve their goals through: Management consulting; Technology integration services designed around performance support systems; Knowledge-based, integrated solutions planning, design and implementation services; and, Issue management and community relations. We do so by: Paying attention to client needs; Paying attention to all project details; Weaving multiple core disciplines and managing client resources; Accountability; and, Ensuring total client satisfaction. The consistent value that ADG delivers to its clients has resulted in long-term relationships. Our professionals collaborate to deliver world-class services throughout the state, the nation and the world with the utmost flexibility, responsiveness and dependability. ADG Business and Governmental Consultants helps its clients successfully respond to changing opportunities by providing professional services exactly when and where they are needed. Clear thinking, fresh insights, and in-depth understanding are vital to our joint success. Back to Top The Team ADG project teams have a full range of planning, management, administrative, organizational, analytical, human resources, qualitative data collection and quality improvement consulting experience in order to successfully provide consulting services. Our team represents over 150 years of combined experience. Specifically, our community of practice: Has strong practical experience in planning, analyzing, managing, operating and improving departments and other forms of organization; Is knowledgeable in governmental structures and operations, including best practices in state agencies; Has previously worked together on a variety of consultations on high profile projects; Has excellent credentials in developing plans to effectively help organizations accomplish their goals; and, Has the ability to gather, integrate, analyze and disseminate information. We have been very successful in providing management consulting services to both governmental and private sector entities on specialties ranging from needs assessment and policy reviews to effective organizational alignment and issue management. Back to Top Strategies for Success Business and government face a host of new challenges in today's marketplace. To succeed, organizations must seek the very best tools and strategies. Increasingly, that means adopting a vastly different business model, supported by technologies and processes that build value. ADG Business and Governmental Consultants is a leading provider of multidisciplinary business services. Our investments in new technologies, in knowledge sharing and in human resources help us and our clients move faster and add value for stakeholders. ADG has tailored its professional services including management assessment, knowledge management, performance measurement and enhancement and information technology consulting to address the complex challenges faced by its clients. Through the firm's network of professionals, the best people, products and technologies are combined to augment services with tremendous industry insights and best practices. Back to Top Management Assessment The qualifications of our Organizational Effectiveness Group helps ensure organizations that large-scale change strategy can be implemented. Our capabilities include: Determining the specific needs of our clients through a comprehensive assessment; Developing a common vision and aligning the leadership to promote change; Driving cultural change, through education of affected populations; Designing the organization and its processes to support a new direction; Understanding our clients' current and future stakeholders, and building and managing lucrative alliances; Data collection, integration and analysis; and, Performance budgeting. Back to Top Knowledge Management Human performance is closely linked to the process by which organizations gather, store and share knowledge capital. Successful knowledge management requires skills in technology infrastructures, collaboration tools, portals, and content. Our comprehensive knowledge management capabilities comprise of processes and infrastructure to identify and manage access and distribution of knowledge; an ongoing change management program that creates an environment for knowledge sharing; and a shared organizational interface that links all stakeholders to a common knowledge base. Back to Top Performance Measurement Our performance management expertise help organizations determine whether stakeholder performance is improving workforce and organizational capabilities. By establishing systems that reward both ability and performance, we help encourage workers to apply their talents to the fullest. To measure performance, we: Apply realistic benchmarks, goals and metrics; Create mechanisms for timely and comprehensive performance feedback; Align individual goals to enterprise-wide metrics; Create a culture that rewards outstanding performance behaviors; and, Develop mechanisms to share organizational performance insights with others. Back to Top Issue Management/Community Relations ADG's services speak directly to issue management. We mobilize tangible public and legislative support for entities facing difficult or new policy issues at the state and local levels. While many of our clients require direct lobbying programs, some clients seek general strategic advice or assistance in implementing existing programs or leverage in the form of increased public awareness. To this end, we also provide: Strategic Planning Communications Strategy Issue Research Message Development Project Management Media Relations ADG's expertise is not found in traditional public relations, political action, or even direct lobbying firms. Our resources are designed to create issue awareness and effective communication, both to the public and to the policy maker. We have the proven ability to successfully implement a range of programs statewide, and we have demonstrated success in influencing change at all levels of government. Our success is unique in that it is based on: Substantive, comprehensive analysis; Qualitative relationships with policy makers; Beneficial strategic alliances; and, The fact that we serve as adjunct staff to our clients. ADG's services collectively represent quality improvement in services for your business or governmental entity. We have proven expertise needed for successful organizational or issue management. Whether the issues presented are related to the Sunshine Count 2000, Minority Health, Workforce and Economic Development or initiatives of faith and community based organizations; ADG has provided consistent value and expertise at the statewide and local levels. Back to Top