Case Studies
Case 1: Leadership Development
Challenge: Organization had a desire to create a strong leadership culture that would be aligned with carefully selected competencies.
Interventions: Created a two-year leadership program for executive leadership. Program included: training classes, self-reflection, 360 feedback, action learning projects, and individual coaching.
Outcomes: New leaders emerged within the organization. Cross company collaboration increased - with sharing of resources and strategies. Action learning projects solved organization issues.
Case 2: Merging Organizations
Challenge: Two organizations needed assistance becoming one integrated department - the City and County of Denver.
Interventions: Utilized strategic appreciative inquiry process - which involved staff, managers and stakeholders internal and external to the city.
Outcomes: Integrated the organization with one clear mission; facilitated open communication, strong working relationships and clear direction.
Case 3: Difficult Conversation/Team Building
Challenge: A product leadership team with high technical skills was struggling to find the leadership skills required to lead a complex organization.
Interventions: Coached executives, individually and collectively. Provided skills training, and facilitated leadership decision-making.
Outcomes: Doubled revenue in one year period. Leadership was positioned to move up organizationally.
Case 4: Executive Coaching
Challenge: Senior vice president was a retention risk due to not understanding the politics of his company and due to difficulty moving agendas forward.
Interventions: Provided on-going coaching, including bi-weekly sessions, 360 feedback, and regular measurement and evaluation.
Outcomes: Organization saved cost of full salary plus replacement, when Senior VP chose to stay within the organization.
Case 5: Board of Directors
Challenge: Board struggled with how to best support its non-profit organization. Specifically, they struggled with communication between themselves and the staff.
Interventions: Facilitated board retreat to focus on strategy/goals, resolving differences, and providing a framework for moving forward. Also facilitated board/staff meetings to sort out issues. Coached the board and staff for 3 months.
Outcomes: Increased fund raising. Collaboration between board and staff improved.
"I have had the opportunity and privilege to work with Lynn in a variety of capacities - including facilitator, coach, and strategic planner. She does an exceptional job helping clients find their authentic voice and maximize their strengths. She is highly skilled and insightful in her approach to complex and challenging situations. Lynn is a true asset to the organizations and individuals she works with."
Peggy E.
VP, Human Resources