Dynamic Alignment & Workflow Navigation
D.A.W.N.
The DAWN Model is a comprehensive framework developed by industry experts that illustrates the six pivotal elements essential for the success and excellence of any business. This model is universally applicable, relevant to organizations of all sizes and across all sectors. It emphasizes dynamic strategies, cohesive alignment, streamlined workflows, and strategic navigation to foster business growth and operational effectiveness. DAWN serves as a guide for businesses aiming to optimize their operations and achieve their long-term vision.
Gotta have HEART
A comprehensive business strategy involves defining your vision, mission, purpose, and values, as well as outlining a three-year picture for your business. It also involves developing and defining a business plan, identifying your core focus and niche, and developing a marketing strategy. It is important to also identify any potential barriers or issues that may arise and devise a plan to address them. By covering all these bases, you can set your business up for success.
Defining the HUSTLE
To set your business up for success, it is important to establish a one-year plan, set clear goals and define key performance indicators (KPI's) to measure progress. It is also essential to consider factors such as productivity and profitability, as well as your people and technology strategy. Additionally, it is crucial to identify any potential barriers or issues that may arise and devise a plan to address them. By addressing all these elements, you can create a solid foundation for your business to thrive.
Finding your SOUL
In order to foster a strong and positive company culture, it is important to focus on the emotional ingredients that contribute to a healthy and supportive work environment. This includes strengthening relationships and morale within the organization, as well as developing leaders and employees. It is also important to measure the cultural impacts on growth and to have constant conversations about ways to improve and maintain a positive culture. By prioritizing these elements, you can create a workplace culture that promotes success and long-term growth.
Overwhelm, It's inevitable
Effective business management involves dealing with conflict, navigating the challenges of growing too big too fast, and cutting through chaos. It also involves being mindful of the temptation to chase shiny objects and big ideas, and taming the "cowboy" mentality of always trying to do too much. By addressing these issues and developing strategies to overcome them, you can set your business up for success.
We start with the basics -- getting your people, processes, and metrics on track to achieve operational excellence. Once we've tackled the core issues and have created a foundation, it is full throttle from there.
If you have a leadership team, offsite quarterly planning is essential. ~Michaela
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN THE BUSINESS NEEDS HELP WITH "HEART"?
You feel that there is no real Vision, Mission, Values or Purpose of your organization and your team is feeling it.
You no longer can see the Three Year Picture of your organization as you are operating day-by-day.
You no longer understand the reason you are in business and leadership is no longer understanding their real niche or strategy.
You feel that you are continually “fighting fires” and operating tactically – with no definitive longer term vision – but all this activity is producing little in the way of improving results.
Your business is facing significant changes or challenges, such as competition, market shifts, or regulatory changes, and you need to adapt your strategy or business model to remain competitive.
You are experiencing difficulties scaling your business and want to explore new strategies or business models that could help you grow more efficiently.
Assessment: Gotta have HEART
Est. Timeline: 2-6 Weeks
When we assess the overall health of your organization, we make sure we are aligned with your strategic goals. We dive into your systems and interact with leadership to develop themes and opportunities for the future.
Assessments provide an immediate ROI, while identifying crucial next steps your organization can take to grow.
Project Examples: Whole-Company Assessment, Transformation Roadmap, Strategy & Vision Assessment
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN THE BUSINESS LOST THE "HUSTLE"?
A change in strategy/direction was recently enacted and a different organizational construct could improve its execution.
Too much of your organization’s time/effort is focused internally, instead of on customers or markets.
You want to increase profitability and achieve your financial goals. You may seek help to identify opportunities for cost savings, revenue growth, or other measures that can help improve your bottom line.
You want to expand your business into new markets or launch new products or services. You may need assistance with market research, product development, or other aspects of entering new markets or launching new offerings.
You want to improve efficiency and productivity within your organization. You may seek help to streamline processes, implement new technologies, or adopt other measures that can help your business run more smoothly.
You want to improve customer satisfaction and retention. You may seek help to understand customer needs and preferences, and to develop strategies for meeting or exceeding those expectations.
Quick Wins: Defining the HUSTLE
Est. Timeline: 3-6 Months
After assessing your organization's health, we begin to implement targeted cost-saving measures or execute strategic initiatives with quick turnarounds. This is where we start to Hustle and establish the 1 year plan.
Our Quick Wins directly add a return to your bottom line while building a framework for success in your business and develop the KPIs needed to measure the outcomes with both People & Technology.
Project Examples: Process Improvement, Business Productivity Improvement, Automation, Pricing Analytics & Reporting Tools
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN THE BUSINESS NEEDS HELP WITH "SOUL"?
Unclear roles and responsibilities are leading to escalating response times and internal tension.
In the aftermath of reorganization, people are confused about who is supposed to make certain decisions, resulting in a combination of conflict and important things; “falling through the cracks”.
New management has been added as the company (or a subset) has been growing, resulting in an increasing number of disputes/escalations over the boundaries of each manager’s span of control.
The company has entered into a partnership, acquisition or outsourcing arrangement and it is not clear what decision authority each entity has or what elements of shared processes each sub-group is responsible for.
Morale is low and/or your workforce is increasingly frustrated.
You want to attract and retain top talent to your organization. You may seek help to develop a compelling employer brand, to improve your recruitment and retention strategies, or to create a positive and supportive work environment.
BIG Wins
Est. Timeline: 5-9 Months
Our Big Wins phase creates stable, sustainable processes to positively impact your entire organization.
These initiatives follow a longer-term vision with high bang-for-your-buck ROI and can reshape the way your organization runs.
Project Examples: Emotional Ingredients, Leadership Development, Cultural Impacts & Growth
HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE OVERWHELMED?
You do not feel that there is a “roadmap” for success, and you cannot tell if the current activities are focused appropriately.
The business is growing quickly, but Leadership is struggling to keep up with the demand. This can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed as they try to manage the rapid growth and all the associated challenges.
Leadership is facing significant changes or challenges, such as competition, market shifts, or regulatory changes. These changes can be difficult to navigate and may cause them to feel overwhelmed as they try to adapt and keep the business on track.
Leadership is trying to take on too much and is spread too thin. They may be trying to do everything themselves, which can be overwhelming and unsustainable in the long run.
You recognize you have to address poor performance (shrinking revenue, loss of market share, etc.) and there is either no apparent course to a turnaround, or a number of options — and no obvious way to get everyone behind you.
Leadership is feeling uncertain about the direction of their business and is struggling to make important decisions. This lack of clarity can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed and stuck.
Future-state Partnership
Est. Ongoing Relationship
As your business grows and our initiatives come to fruition, we work with your leadership team to enable further opportunities.
We implement multiple projects affecting every aspect of your strategic vision.
Project Examples: Organizational Transformation, Business Turnaround, Industry Disruption
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A proven approach to scale up your business at any stage. ~Tom
About Tom & MIchaela
The Ionic Bond
Tom & Michaela Nielsen are business experts and committed to helping leaders understand how to build healthier relationships with organizations and the people they serve utilizing 4 Key Ingredients that lead to all success. Their work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs around business and leveraging people and technology to unlock the organizations potential. They strongly believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals with their company and staff.
People’s behaviors can be difficult to change because they are functional.
Tom & Michaela have taken very unique approach in working with Leadership Teams across the country. They are focused on creating an atmosphere that is relaxing and inviting so that creates the best opportunity for engagement.
Our mission is to help our clients achieve the impossible. We love to dive into the problems that can’t be solved -- the challenges that are too big to tackle -- because that's where real growth and transformation occurs.
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