Bringing Clarity to Chaos

by Al Kinel | Jul 16, 2020 | Methodologies, Problem Solving

Helping clients determine the best course of action amidst a complex environment and then attain results from the subsequent implementation requires capabilities and approaches to address both strategy and execution.  SI excels in both because of our experience, style and proven methodologies.   The coronavirus pandemic has complicated the most straightforward environment and has heightened the complexities associated with conducting business in healthcare and the high tech sector that provides innovation to the industry.  TechRochester asked us to share our perspective on ways to address a chaotic environment as part of their Virtual Leadership Summit – so we shared thoughts in a presentation “Bringing Clarity to Chaos”. 

SI applies our proven methodologies and approaches with refined facilitation skills to accomplish the objectives of each unique situation while ensuring stakeholder alignment. We characterize the situation in terms of problems and opportunities facing a client, and then perform an assessment of the landscape and complications associated with the specific issues.  Defining the relationships between the issues and opportunities helps clarify how answering individual questions can inform the ideal overall course of action.  A stakeholder analysis yields the perspectives of key individuals within the organization and throughout the eco-system – and identifies potential reactions to different courses of action.  We have assembled a panel of experts with clinical, technical, and financial acumen that we engage for specific purposes.  We then collaborate with our clients to define the data and events that can best inform the ideal answer to each individual issue, opportunity or question.  A combination of primary research, interviews, surveys and facilitated group discussions serves up the data to make these decisions.  Analysis and discussions with key stakeholders within the client organization and the beyond will ensue that the best decisions are made.  This comprises the clarity of strategy

Once strategy is formulated, it is important to execute well to bring the clarity to life amidst the chaos.  There are many different approaches of Program Management that can be applied to successfully execute a myriad of activities amongst a myriad of stakeholders within a cross-functional or cross-organizational team.  SI has experience selecting and applying these methods to plan, manage, and deploy initiatives with effective change management to align individuals to adopt technology, workflow, etc.  

We hope you can apply some of these principles to Bring Clarity to the Chaos facing you and your organization. Reach out to us if you need help doing so.