Organizations with big ideas come to us when they are IN a:
Every day, we’re motivated to support the work of not-for-profit agencies; research teams; health care, social service and ecological organizations, and knowledge mobilization networks. Together, we’ll improve performance, care experiences, health and our environment.
These values guide our work:
“ I believe if you can’t put your strategic plan framework on one page, you haven’t done the hard work needed to decide what your organization will and will not do. In addition to facilitating your strategic planning process, we can act as strategic advisors to help you confidently implement your plan. ”
Sheila Cook
“ Many of our clients are familiar with change management principles but they’re unsure about how to apply them. We have lots of experience turning change management models into realistic strategies. ”
Sheila Cook
“ Rarely is it the case that learners only need to be aware of a process, policy or product. Most times you need them to do certain things to drive performance – take action, follow certain steps, make informed decisions or solve problems. People learn best by doing. ”
Sheila Cook
“ One of our dreams was to provide a space for people to reconnect to a more simple way of living and we believe we’ve found the perfect place in the mountains, valleys and alpine meadows. We’ll help you get there. Also, ask us about how to bring simple living and working ideas into your organization. ”
Sheila Cook
” The activities you did with the group, reminded us about why what we do is important. The questions you asked helped us focus on our strengths and what we have in common rather than get sucked into where we disagree. Now we’re in a better place to collaborate and improve care for our patients. “
” Your team used some really creative ways to get input from all our key informants. We’ve never had this level of engagement before. And you uncovered some important challenges. It was hard to hear but I’m glad you had the courage to bring forward what people
shared with you. “
” Your coaching about integrating change management and knowledge exchange into our best practice implementation efforts paid off. We have measurable results that show most teams across the region are piloting new processes when before they said there was nothing they could do differently. “
” Wow! I just completed the online learning course. This is truly an award winning worthy piece of work and a significant contribution to our mission integration efforts. It is so well done – captures you- and takes you on huge reflective quiet journey. “
” Thank you for providing this beautiful space. Your expertise, hospitality and understanding made this a wonderful place to return to each day. What you promise – simplicity and slowness – is possible here in ways it might not be anywhere else. “