Project:
Consulting Outcome
Details:
Part 1:
Include the following major sections from the period 2 proposal with any changes that were recommend by your Professor (if no changes were recommended, you may copy/paste these verbatim into the document): Executive Summary, Background, Analysis, Conclusions, Recommendations. This section does not count towards the 1000-words required for part 2. This should have the heading, Part 1: Proposal. Place this at the beginning of the document.
Part 2:
Based on the feedback you received from your consulting proposal last period, using the same client, prepare a succinct 1000-word description of the outcomes for performing the consulting. Outcomes = desired goals/results. What are the desired results of your consulting with this client? Write from the perspective of a consultant to senior leadership of the organization. Although you may use any format you prefer, it might be helpful to write them in terms of SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-oriented). The desired outcomes/goals should be a set of concrete and detailed steps you will take the help them understand what you will be doing in your consulting with them.
This should have the heading, Part 2: Desired Outcomes. Place this after Part 1 of the document, described above.
There is no standard consulting report. The content of the report will be determined by such things as the nature of the clients specific problems, your consulting style, and the terms of any agreement.
Below is an abbreviated example (of the equivalent of Part 2) of a consulting proposal for a church (JLAP) that describes the Purpose, Desired Outcomes, and Steps that will be taken to complete the consulting. This is ONLY an example. It is not necessarily how your Consulting Outcome needs to look like. Feel free to write your Consulting Outcome according to the needs of your client and how you prefer to do consulting.
Purpose
To encourage the leadership of JLAP toward the greatest expression of their God-given purposes – by identifying and catalyzing growth opportunities in mission alignment, leadership culture, and ministry practices.
Desired Outcomes
Our partnership will result in the following outcomes through 3 phases. First we Design and align the Mission, Values, Beliefs, and Ministry Mandates of your organization. Then we design a strategic Plan that reflects Gods heart for your organization over the next season of ministry. Finally, we Execute that plan to bring about desired change, while making necessary adjustments along the way.
Design: Design and align the Mission, Values, Beliefs and Ministry Mandates
Plan: Design a ministry map for strategic planning
Execute: Execute the strategic plan and establish systemsPhases
1. Phase I Design What is the core purpose, values, beliefs, assumptions, and heart for how to do ministry at JLAP?
Initial conversations, interviews with directors and constituents
Organizational Assessment: work together with leadership to surface deeply held values and beliefs
Analysis, summary and written presentation of Mission, Values, Beliefs and Ministry Mandates
On-site visit to formally discuss report and next steps.
2. Phase II Plan What is the optimal integration of ministry to accomplish the mission?
Establish Ministry Map for strategic planning
Design goals and actions steps to maximize ministry effectiveness
Align core values with core practices
Design metrics to measure progress
3. Phase III Execute What coaching and systems must be established to effectively and efficiently optimize the vision?
Executive team coaching (individual and team)
Systems creation for wise decision making throughout organization
At the end of each phase, we will reevaluate our partnership and ensure we are on the right track, making any necessary agreed-upon adjustments.
Desired Outcomes Detail
Our partnership will result in the following outcomes:
Phase 1: Design
Deliverable: Design & Assessment of Mission, Values, Beliefs and Ministry Mandates 60 hours
2-4 page highly practical ministry map that can be used for marketing, donor development, website, and promotional materials
Phase 1 provides the foundation for establishing a Strategic Plan:
Phase 2: Plan
Deliverable: Ministry Map for Strategic Planning – 100 hours
Strategic plan (4-10 pages) comprehensive plan that describes the unique Strategic Plan for JLAP:
Priorities overview of the 3-5 primary objectives for JLAP over the next year
Goal comprehensive plan that shows the Desired Outcomes, Expected Results, and Faith Goals for 2013
Action Steps Specific details and timeline for implementation of Faith Goals and how they integrate with staff and board job descriptions
Phase 2 provides the foundation for establishing Executive Coaching & Systems Plan:
Phase 3: Execute
Deliverable: Coaching & Systems Plan 100-300 hours
Systems Plan (assessment and recommendation of organization-wide systems) depending on growth opportunities and may include:
Designing key documents for organizational start-up
Implementing systems for revenue creation
Donor Development Systems
Planning & Revisioning Retreats
Theology of Measurement and Establishment of Ministry Metrics
Board, Staff, and Volunteer Development
Organizational Structure Review and Recommendations
Personnel Staffing Review – are staff in the right jobs and are there any changes needed?
Ministry Practices Evaluation and Recommendations
Personal visit to mission location to visualize and continue strategic planning
