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Elevate Your Organization

Is your organization struggling to reach its potential?

Leaders like you are working harder than ever, yet watching engagement drop, initiatives and support stall, and talented managers burn out. You know your organization can achieve more, but the path forward isn't usually clear.

The cost of inaction is real: Disengaged employees drain up to 34% of their annual salary in lost productivity (Gallup); 70% of change initiatives fail to deliver expected benefits (McKinsey); and your managers are drowning under daily responsibilities without proper support (Inc).

You shouldn't have to sacrifice healthy workplace culture for performance, or waste valuable resources on initiatives that don't deliver results.

As someone who has guided Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and small businesses through these exact types of challenges, I understand the frustration of seeing your vision fail to be achieved because of process inefficiencies, leadership and team challenges, and capacity roadblocks.
 

Here's how we can solve this together:

  1. Assess your current organizational health and identify specific improvement opportunities.

  2. Design customized strategies that align your culture, leadership, and processes.

  3. Implement practical solutions that deliver real results.

  4. Secure long-term success with tailored support that fits your needs. Services range from strategic guidance to done-for-you project execution.
     

Imagine working at an organization where staff engagement is high, change is exciting, your teams are effective, and your managers are confident leaders.
 

Ready to to take the first step to tackle your challenges? Schedule a free consultation here.

Meet Dan

Founder and Principal

Welcome! Click below to learn about my experience and the story behind Ives.

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My Services

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Operational Excellence

Transform your operational challenges into effective systems that boost performance and engagement.
 

Is your team slowed down by inefficient processes that waste time and create frustration? Our practical solutions simplify complex operations so your organization can thrive. We'll partner with you to design more effective meeting structures, create accountability systems, refine job descriptions, improve onboarding, and optimize workflows. We'll replace roadblocks with systems that keep your team moving forward.
 

Recent client transformations include:

  • Leadership teams running meetings that drive action instead of draining energy.

  • New hires who contribute faster through strategic onboarding plans.

  • Risk management frameworks that identify issues before they become crises.

  • Job descriptions that create clarity and improve performance.

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Vision and Project Implementation

Turn your strategic vision into measurable results through expert planning and implementation.

Is your organization struggling to bridge the gap between big-picture goals and day-to-day execution? Our hands-on partnership translates your vision into actionable steps and delivers results. We'll guide you through strategic planning, business development, and effective implementation. We'll make sure the work gets done well.

Recent client transformations include:

  • Clear business goals with bite-sized action steps that drive progress.

  • Strategic plans that align stakeholders and resources toward shared outcomes.

  • Business development plans that generate measurable growth.

  • Research insights that inform smarter decision-making.

  • Grant application strategies that transform your ideas into funding opportunities.

Leadership and Team Development

Elevate your team's performance through tailored coaching and skill development.

Do talented members of your team need support to reach their full potential? Our coaching and facilitation services help your people excel in their roles. We'll work with you to build core competencies, establish guiding values, improve productivity, and maintain accountability. We'll empower your team to consistently deliver great results.

Recent client transformations include:

  • Business owners achieving greater ROI through strategic client communications.

  • Teams aligned around shared core values and principles that guide daily decision-making.

  • Leaders who increase their productivity and hit their targets through better time management.

  • Managers who are able to navigate challenging conversations successfully.

What Clients Say

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"Dan is such a joy to work with! He was thorough in understanding our needs, communicated effectively, and gave our internal team and partner organizations the structure and support we need to build capacity, despite limited resources. Everyone felt energized and had clear next steps to continue progress."

Alison Goldberg, Program Manager, Harold Grinspoon Foundation

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