The Human Side of Business

Our Approach

Why Use ADC?

We help organizations, groups and individuals to enhance their ability to perform.

We do this by helping our clients develop analyses of and solutions for challenging organizational, team and interpersonal issues.

Our services link core capabilities in Diversity and Organizational Development with strong corporate and government experience in local, national, regional and global settings. We have assisted a select group of clients in these areas since 1991. Back to top

 

Human Dynamics and Organizational Outcomes

Our work links the human dynamics of the workplace with essential organizational functions and issues. Whether it’s increasing productivity, responding to globalization, attracting and retaining talent, developing more effective leaders, enhancing creativity, innovation, change management and problem solving capabilities, or improving service delivery, our work makes a positive contribution to the performance of organizations, teams and individuals. Back to top

 

Our Methods

Our work is based on the principles of process consultation and action intervention. We start with the assumption that the best solutions to a client’s issues are to be found within the client system. We then provide knowledge and expertise that help our clients to clearly define the issues, and to develop and implement effective, lasting solutions. We work collaboratively with our clients to create practical solutions with tangible results. Back to top

 

Skills and Knowledge Transfer

Our approach ensures that our clients develop the skills and knowledge they need to engage in ongoing, continuous improvement, in ways that can be adapted to future changes in their work environment. Sharing the tools and experience we’ve gained in over 30 years of international practice, we help our clients to develop their ability to remove barriers to performance; in this way, we help them to invest in success. Back to top

Practical Experience and Proven Value

ADC Associates delivers experienced, senior-level business partners on every project. Our personal experience in both the theory and practice of our work allows us to focus on our clients’ issues in ways that get results. Because we don’t have to educate, supervise, and manage junior associates, we get more done, more quickly. ADC Associates’ diverse network of associates includes differences of gender, race, culture, language, family responsibilities, lifestyle and thinking style, so your project gets the benefits of creativity, innovation and multiple perspectives that diversity brings. We don’t just work the issues, we live them. Back to top

 

How We Work With Our Clients

Our relations with our clients are based on the following principles*

• We will improve our client's condition.
• Our client relationships will be developed as collaborative, mutually reinforcing, and mutually rewarding.
• As a result of these relationships, we will achieve agreement with our clients on project outcomes, as opposed to tasks.
• Our fees are based on value as perceived by our clients.
• Our clients trust us to make the decisions as to whether we can accomplish their objectives.
  *adapted by ADC from Alan Weiss of Summit Consulting Group. For more information see www.summitconsulting.com

 

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