BUILDING STRONGER ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH EVIDENCE AND EXPERIENCE

Transforming
Systems

We help organizations create lasting change by building practical, healing-centered solutions together. Our customized strategies reimagine policies, practices, and structures to create healthier, more inclusive workplaces and communities. 

Using a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach, we help you figure out where your organization is now, how it got there, and how to get to where you want to be.

Our
Services

    • Needs assessments and community surveys 

    • Program evaluation design and implementation 

    • Data collection and analysis - Outcome measurement framework development

    • Impact studies and reporting 

    • Evaluation capacity building 


    How It Works:

    1. DISCOVERY: We work with you to understand your organization's goals, programs, and information needs. 

    2. DESIGN: We develop a customized evaluation plan that balances methodological rigor with practical feasibility. 

    3. IMPLEMENTATION: We collect data using appropriate methods, which may include surveys, interviews, focus groups, or analysis of existing data.

    4. ANALYSIS: We analyze the data using both quantitative and qualitative approaches to uncover meaningful insights. 

    5. REPORTING & APPLICATION: We present findings in accessible formats and work with you to apply insights to improve programs and operations.

    • Comprehensive organizational assessments

    • Vision and mission refinement - Strategic goal setting and prioritization 

    • Step-by-step implementation planning 

    • Performance metrics development 

    • Accountability framework creation 


    How It Works:

    1. ASSESSMENT: We evaluate your organization's current position, including strengths, challenges, opportunities, and threats.

    2. VISIONING: We facilitate collaborative sessions to clarify or refine your organization's vision, mission, and core values.

    3. GOAL SETTING: We help identify strategic priorities and develop SMART goals that align with your mission and available resources.

    4. ACTION MAPPING: We break down each goal into specific action steps with timelines, responsible parties, and resource requirements. 

    5. METRICS DEVELOPMENT: We establish clear performance indicators to measure progress and success. 

    6. IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT: We provide ongoing guidance to help your team execute the plan effectively and adjust as needed.

    • Community needs assessment 

    • Evidence-based program design 

    • Logic model development - Implementation planning 

    • Evaluation framework integration 

    • Staff training and capacity building 


    How It Works:

    1. NEEDS IDENTIFICATION: We help you identify community needs and gaps in existing services through data collection and stakeholder engagement. 

    2. EVIDENCE REVIEW: We research best practices and evidence-based approaches that have proven effective for similar challenges. 

    3. PROGRAM DESIGN: We collaborate with your team to design a program that addresses identified needs while leveraging your organization's strengths. 

    4. LOGIC MODEL CREATION: We develop a comprehensive logic model that maps inputs, activities, outputs, and expected outcomes. 

    5. IMPLEMENTATION PLANNING: We create detailed implementation plans including staffing, training, timelines, and resource allocation. 

    6. EVALUATION INTEGRATION: We build in evaluation mechanisms from the start to ensure continuous improvement and outcome tracking.

    • Trauma-informed organizational assessments 

    • Policy and procedure review and development 

    • Staff training on trauma-informed approaches 

    • Physical environment assessment and recommendations

    • Leadership coaching for trauma-sensitive management 

    • Healing-centered organizational culture development 

    How It Works:

    1. EDUCATION: We build foundational knowledge about trauma, its impacts, and the principles of trauma-informed approaches. 

    2. ASSESSMENT: We evaluate your organization's current practices, policies, physical spaces, and culture through a trauma-informed lens. 

    3. PLANNING: We collaborate with leadership to develop a phased implementation plan for trauma-informed changes. 

    4. TRAINING: We provide customized training for staff at all levels to understand and apply trauma-informed principles. 

    5. IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT: We offer ongoing consultation as you implement changes to policies, procedures, and practices. 

    6. EVALUATION: We help measure the impact of trauma-informed approaches on staff, clients, and organizational outcomes

    • Customized workshop development and delivery 

    • Staff development programs 

    • Leadership capacity building 

    • Team-building facilitation 

    • Conflict resolution and mediation 

    • Community engagement and stakeholder convening


    How It Works:

    1. NEEDS ASSESSMENT: We identify specific knowledge, skill, or process gaps through interviews, surveys, and observation. 

    2. DESIGN: We develop customized training content and facilitation approaches tailored to your organization's culture and learning needs. 

    3. DELIVERY: We facilitate interactive, engaging sessions that balance theory with practical application. 

    4. PRACTICE: We incorporate real-world application and practice opportunities to reinforce learning.

    5. FOLLOW-UP: We provide resources, coaching, and follow-up sessions to ensure learning translates into changed practices. 

    6. EVALUATION: We assess training effectiveness and help your organization integrate ongoing professional development.

    • Executive leadership coaching 

    • Decision-making support for complex challenges 

    • Crisis response planning and management 

    • Organizational change management 

    • Resource allocation optimization 

    • Cross-sector collaboration development 

    How It Works:

    1. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: We invest time in understanding your organization's context, history, values, and specific challenges. 

    2. DEEP LISTENING: We create space for leaders to articulate challenges, explore uncertainties, and clarify desired outcomes. 

    3. CRITICAL QUESTIONING: We ask thought-provoking questions that challenge assumptions and expand possibilities. 

    4. KNOWLEDGE SHARING: We provide relevant research, frameworks, and perspectives that inform decision-making. 

    5. SOLUTION CO-CREATION: We collaborate with you to develop approaches that fit your specific context and capacity. 

    6. REFLECTION FACILITATION: We guide structured reflection to extract learning and insights from both successes and setbacks.

  • "Dr. P is doing the work and creating major change."

    Lori A.

Our Approach:

Data With Purpose, Change With Accountability

At IOD, we center the voices of the people who are most impacted by the issues we address. Through data-driven strategies, we develop frameworks for change — then measure results to drive improvement. Our approach is rooted in accountability, impact and sustainability, empowering organizations to uphold their commitments while fostering a culture of trust.

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