Changing Tides
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CHANGE COMES IN MANY FORMS.  Sometimes change is forced by external factors and other times, it is a condition of the natural ebb and flow of growth in an organization.  Clients consult with me on how to solve problems and create opportunities.  Based upon my background in industry, service and academics, I work with clients on organizational development and effectiveness, process and curriculum design, leadership development, project management, and strategic initiative design through consulting, coaching, training and facilitation.  I help build strong communities, businesses, organizations and individuals.

The approach I take is to establish an open environment where creative thinking is valued and ideas can germinate, build group effectiveness by stressing diversity and collaboration, and create structure around ideas.  I also encourage stepping into leadership, move groups to action, build in benchmarks and accountability, recognize when plans need revision and celebrate when goals have been achieved. My objective is to always leave a client equipped with new skills to manage change over time in a positive, fruitful and energized way.

Some examples of how I have been able to help clients include:

The Southern Arizona Leadership Council asked me if I could conceive of a “vision” for Tucson.  The President and I designed and produced a town hall to address issues of regional concern in order to collectively design a vision for how we would like to move forward as a region.  The Tucson Regional Town Hall is credited with having moved crucial conversations and progress forward in education, literacy, water resources, arts and culture, and regional land use.

Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, in response to the Tucson Regional Town Hall outcomes, contracted with me to tackle literacy issues in our community.  Together, we conceptualized and formed the Literacy for Life Coalition, bringing together area organizations with the goal of 100% literacy for the Tucson region.  Founded in 2008, it connects families, workplaces and neighborhoods with literacy resources to ensure a prosperous economy and improved quality of life.

Tucson Unified School District has faced numerous budget cuts and declining enrollment.  The Superintendent engaged my services to craft methods for increasing cost-savings measures and revenue enhancement.  This led to the formation of the Research Opportunities for Investment Task Force, which inspired the formation of the Bright Ideas Committee.  These efforts built a community feedback mechanism and resulted in over $2.5M in savings and new revenue.

If you are looking to solve a problem or create opportunity,
let me help you:

  • Navigate and Manage Change
  • Create Customized Retreats
  • Design and Execute Strategic Meetings
  • Launch an Initiative
  • Set New Goals and Priorities
  • Re-Structure For Efficiency
  • Evolve Organizational Energy and Spirit
  • Increase Innovation
  • Build Leadership
  • Clarify Roles and Responsibilities
  • Communicate Clearly   
  • Move From Ideas to Action
  • Improve Follow-up and Accountability
  • Measure Results
 
 

"The Tucson Regional Town Hall was an incredibly complex event. Preparation and planning required detailed interaction with a diverse group of people and groups across the Tucson Region. As the Southern Arizona Leadership Council's "Town Hall Director," Suzanne McFarlin was instrumental in making the Town Hall an overwhelming success. Despite long hours and countless challenges, Suzanne always maintained a positive and reassuring attitude that kept the team focused and energized. Her leadership, dedication and commitment resulted in a nearly flawless 4 day event."

~ Ron Shoopman, President, Southern Arizona Leadership Council

  
 

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