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The 90 Day Advantage
 
“Kristin kept us focused, but more importantly, got us through some very tough roadblocks that we could not have solved without her help. I recommend QPC Inc. without any reservations at all…an incredible return on investment.”
University President
 
Why a 90 Day program?
As a leader within your organization, your success is dependent on your team formulating effective strategies and implementing the resulting agreements. And given the complexity of the marketplace, we have found that leadership teams can focus well on the immediate future…about three months.

To meet those conditions, we offer a program, customized to help you and your leadership team generate the 90 day (three month) plan to achieve the specific results. Whether you are trying to increase sales, solve a vexing problem or make a crucial decision, we ensure a smooth process while strengthening your team’s work.
 
Overview
Working in conjunction with your strategic plan or in response to an emerging concern, we assess the current situation, tailor our experiential approach to meet your team’s requirements/needs, prepare for each session, facilitate the session(s) and debrief each session. Over the 90-day period, we also meet with the leadership team to ensure successful implementation and teamwork. These follow-up sessions may include plan updates, corrections, preventions, problem solving and team development. Our ultimate goal is that you achieve your desired results and build your team to replicate the process for the future.
 
Location and Logistics
Segments of our program are held both at your location and at an off-site location of your choice. If you prefer, we’ll take care of all the details including hotel and travel arrangements. We’ll make sure you and your team has an extraordinary experience.
 
“I am convinced that the team would not have gotten to the end result without your leadership and focus.”
Manager, Commercial Shipyard
 
“We are still flying high after our wonderful weekend…Our focus is clear, our spirits high and our minds are ready to meet the challenges.”
Non-Profit Organization Director
 
How Do We Get Started?
 
desired outcomes When you call, we’ll discuss what your needs are. We start with defining your desired outcomes. For example, you may be looking to:
  • Increase profitability
  • Enhance competitive strategy
  • Improve commitment
  • Enhance performance
  • Build the team
  • Merge organizational cultures
  • Implement a change
  • Solve a problem
  • Set goals
  • Plan for the future
 
 
clarify value/
return on investment (ROI) 		We estimate the impact the issue has on your organization. Impact usually comes in four forms:
  1. Potential Loss. How much does the issue affect your business? How much productivity, opportunity, competitiveness, sales, morale, profitability and personal happiness could be at stake?
  2. Potential Opportunity. What could be gained by addressing the issue?
  3. Default. What if you do nothing? How much longer can you tolerate the situation?
  4. Longevity. How long did it take for this problem to develop? (Note: it may take as much time to fix!)
Based on the impacts, we discuss the appropriate approach and level of investment, given your situation. Your return on your investment (ROI) expectations must be reasonable and defined up front. At each critical point of our engagement, we ensure we are on track with your expectations.
 
 
confirm approach We discuss expectations and approaches. We believe the answers live within the collective intelligence of your team. It will be your 90-day plan that the team is responsible for successfully implementing. The plan isn’t the “consultant’s plan,” it’s the team’s plan. Some leaders don’t expect this, and would rather have a consultant give them a plan. Too often a consultant’s plan becomes just “credenzaware” rather than an implemented plan. While we won’t tell you what to do, we will bring process expertise to the table –how the team works together. We intend to leave you with a process that your team can replicate, rather than becoming too dependent on us.

We work towards two levels of accomplishments:
  1. Formulate a 90-day plan that addresses the pressing issue.
  2. Develop the leadership team to a higher level of performance.
 
 
best fit If our programs, workshops or consultations aren’t appropriate for your situation, we’ll say so right up front. We may be able to introduce you to another reputable resource that may be able to help you.
 
 
schedule the time If we agree, we’ll confirm dates for the process to begin. The retreat should be scheduled quickly so that everyone on your team will be able to attend!
 
 
The Process: Phased Objectives and Deliverables
 
assess the
current situation		 It is absolutely critical to set the team up for success. We examine expectations and desired outcomes so that we can agree on objectives and the overall process. We gather data, examine the current state and identify any gap in achieving the desired state. Deliverables:
  • Commitment to the process
  • Understand current state
  • Identify critical issues
 
 
customize
the approach		 Based on our research, we select the best approach for your unique situation from a wide range of process models, frameworks and tools. We collaborate with you to design an overall process and an agenda that will achieve our objectives.
Deliverable:
Mutually agreed on process and agenda
 
 
prepare for and facilitate
the retreat		 Kristin Arnold, President of QPC, Inc., facilitates the retreat, modeling effective facilitative and team behaviors, ensuring the objectives are met. Given the process and agenda, we prepare the retreat materials. Deliverable:
  • Achieve the desired outcomes
  • Process, materials and arrangements are finalized
 
 
document,
debrief and
follow up		 Within one week following the retreat, we transcribe the final results in MS Word format and email the plan to the leadership team. Within two weeks to one month, we evaluate progress, provide coaching and discuss the team’s next steps. On a monthly basis, we meet with the leadership team individually and collectively to ensure progress, make corrections, solve problems and strengthen the team’s work. Additionally we are available to provide just-in-time coaching to the team leader and selected team members.
Deliverables:
  • The 90-Day Plan and retreat proceedings
  • Evaluation of progress
  • Individual feedback and problem-solving
 
 
Confirm value
ROI		 At the end of the 90 days, we will evaluate the plan’s completion.
 
 
Contact Us for more information about the 90 Day Advantage.
 
     
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