Getting Started
Our initial consultation, which can last minutes or months
depending on the particular circumstance, typically is
focused on understanding specific client needs while
simultaneously building the relationship. Mr. Senteio
applies his academic and professional training as a
strategist in educating clients on the effective strategy
process, assessing new business, or providing trusted
advisory services. A clear understanding of the current
situation is critical to developing practical next steps.
Size of Projects
We encourage small, shorter initiatives as this provides
natural checkpoints and validation that the working
relationship is providing mutual value.
Strategy Development
We apply basic principles of establishing and building
relationships in the development and articulation of key
strategic insights. Our extensive experience in strategy
development across several sectors and geographies is
uniquely linked with our emphasis on lasting relationships,
whether or not we are working under a specific agreement.
Elements of the Strategy
The ability to articulate the strategy to defined audiences
is a key tenet of our philosophy. In our experience good
ideas do not gain necessary consensus simply because they
are not communicated appropriately. Developing structured
written communications is an important part of our work,
along with coaching on positioning among internal and
external constituencies.
We also lean on leading practices in the development and
implementation of our ideas. We call upon our unique blend
of skills and experiences derived from working with large
and small clients in the US and internationally.
Outcomes Measurement
Outcomes measurement is a key element of strategic
development. We leverage the classic strategy consulting
principle of “anything that can be measured can be improved”
in defining success metrics that focus not on activities but
on results. Our extensive experience in the non profit
sector, specifically experience in working with outcomes
committee with the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, helps
to draw upon real world applications of this important part
of the strategy process.
New Business Assessment
Through his extensive network Mr. Senteio has consulted with
various individuals looking to build their business or
assess various opportunities within their own organizations.
These services are dependent on current market conditions
and trends along with how an individuals’ goals and
objectives fit in with their current thinking. We have
provided these services in the non profit and for profit
sectors.
Trusted Advice and Counsel
Our formal engagements often lead to informal arrangements
where we play the role of trusted advisor. These types of
engagements do not typically represent initial engagements
however are a product evolving relationships and ongoing
dialogue.