As leaders seek to guide their organizations, their focus and energy is often exclusively directed at developing the business strategy. Yet, a leader's efforts are more often derailed as a result of poor implementation than bad ideas.

Downey Kates Associates (DKA) specializes in developing change strategies that align the organization capabilities with the business direction. Click on each of the following to learn more.

1. Organization Design
DKA helps clients assess their current organization and identify whether the structure, processes, people practices, metrics and reward systems are aligned with and support achieving the business strategy. Our tested methodologies in areas such as assessment, success profiles and Outcome-Oriented Off-sites^TM enable organizations to confidently design dynamic, reconfigurable organizations that recognize and respond to rapid change while maintaining their strategic advantage.

2. Management Depth and Skill
DKA can help you successfully build the leadership talent to drive both individual and organizational success. We work at all points in the leadership lifecycle including assessment and selection, joining a management team, transitioning to positions of greater complexity, working across functional boundaries, and managing interpersonal or inter-group conflict. We have extensive experience in developing new leader assimilation processes, assessment and selection systems, management development programs, executive coaching, and teambuilding.

3. Human Resources Capability
DKA has significant expertise in aligning an organization's HR infrastructure -- strategy, system, roles, practices and processes. We believe that HR is a critical level in the achievement of the business strategy. We work with organizations to develop their HR practices, systems and processes. DKA also works with HR professionals to develop their skill base, competence, and influence in the organization.

We work with our clients to identify the right change levers for their organization and to craft and implement a practical roadmap that capitalizes on their existing resources to produce immediate tangible results.