What I Do
Empowering mission-driven organizations with human-centered, operational excellence.
Organizational Strategy, Leadership & Board Development
With 20+ years of experience, I guide organizations in strategy, change management, and leadership development, from field work to the c-suite. My focus includes strategic planning with an equity lens and designing people-centered benefits. I create tailored strategies and engaging learning experiences for stakeholders, staff, and executives:
Develop strategy and navigate change
Align systems with your culture
Build a feedback culture
Create inspiring training and benefits programs
Unsure of where to begin? Let’s collaborate on strategic solutions that will help you overcome obstacles and co-create a clear path forward
Conflict Mediation for Organizational Growth & Human Skills Development
Conflict Check for Supervisors and Executives
True/False:
_ My team members get along well- if they don’t, they quickly access tools to repair
_ My team members eagerly solicit feedback from supervisors on what they are doing well and how they can develop.
_ My team members eagerly solicit and offer feedback from each other on what they are doing well and how they can develop.
_ My organization handles conflict well-everyone knows that it’s okay to disagree and share expansive thoughts and challenges.
Conflict is a critical part of communication. Avoiding it means missing opportunities for personal and organizational growth. We sometimes struggle within our own organizations, or need to better collaborate with external partners. As a trained and experienced mediator, I will help you:
Embrace healthy conflict to address complex challenges effectively
Recognize and resolve unhealthy conflict, fostering a safe environment for growth
Cultivate a culture that sees tough discussions as opportunities for greater success in mission-driven work
I help organizations achieve challenging, data-driven goals. My research methods use quantitative and qualitative data, highlighting narrative driven data and storytelling to produce:
Operational Solutions
Cohesive Teams
Simple Policy
Process Audit & Analysis
Curiosity Growth Labs
Evelyn Shapiro