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Retained to lead discussions with executive teams, company owners, partnership groups, family offices, and Board of Directors. Objectively conduct background interviews and research. Synthesize findings into a concise presentation focused on strategic issues, root causes, future direction, and next steps. Proven track record as conductor of efficient and productive meetings. Example: Re-evaluation of market sector mix in a professional service firm’s portfolio. The goal was diversification as a hedge against an economic downturn. What it would take to introduce a new industry sector was determined and the timeframe to attract/hire the right partner to lead the practice. Over the course of one year, benchmarking the partnership position, interviewing candidates, and hiring top talent who had the right cultural fit led to a strong market presence and new revenue source in the identified sector.

Combines social and behavioral sciences with Brain Lab research to build hi-performance leaders and align their teams company-wide. Analyzes and reveals interrelated multiple dimensions to get a full and accurate understanding of people: Motivators: 12  Driving Forces®; Success Insights®: DISC Behavior, Work and Communication Styles; Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and Core Competencies (soft business behavioral skills) using statistically validated tools developed over 30 years of research by Meg's business partner, TTI Success Insights®. As a client said, “… one valuable result from these assessments was a better understanding of the unique characteristics of our colleagues. Why they approach their work in the manner they do. We’ve seen dramatic improvements in our leadership team collaborating because they better understand each other – aware ahead of time about potential triggers and areas of conflict.”

Known for providing an objective point of view, MMF Strategies moderates interactive focus groups to gather opinions and feedback. Synthesize findings which help evaluate strategies or new ideas under consideration. Groups are also assembled to unearth why launched initiatives do not go as planned. What were the root causes for an unsuccessful launch? Identify remedies and test midcourse corrections. Example: 20% increase in acceptance rate by top talent at a well-regarded professional service firm. The firm aimed to attract more top students graduating from top tier graduate programs over their competition.

Gather feedback by conducting in-depth interviews (in-person and online) with key stakeholders: executives, clients, employees, vendors, and Board members. Multiple areas can be evaluated, e.g. team dynamics “pain points,” employee engagement, morale companywide or by department, individual improvement opportunities, and satisfaction with services and products.

As an organization increases the number of employees, the complexity faced by business owners and executives increases. There are proven ways to improve the quality of decision making through structured problem-solving process which will result in consensus around the strategic direction, business opportunities, and implementation plan. This is useful when teams need a shared vocabulary and point of view about how they have and will manage business growth. The evaluation process begins with diagnostic X-ray and workshops with the decisionmakers to discuss the results - a snapshot of 'current state of affairs' - and shape the strategy, growth, and operational priorities.