Methodology
MMI’s philosophical approach to providing research and organizational development services is based on collaborative action. Our approach insures that project solutions reflect stakeholder input and are based on the organization’s needs. Also, the methodology provides the client with a vested interest in the successful implementation of the project’s final findings, plans, and recommendations.

Our methodology emphasizes an understanding of each client’s assets and needs. We guide our clients to self-identify their current reality and their ideal future, their vision. We partner with our clients to understand where their vision differs from reality and why. In collaboration, we design a path that will take the client organization from its present state to its visionary future state.

Results
Research and organizational development consultations vary greatly depending on the organization’s needs, leadership, available resources, and external environment. Outcomes include:

• Reports: program evaluation report, needs assessment report, diversity assessment report, leadership/management assessment/360 degree feedback report
• Plans: 3-5 year strategic plan, diversity action plan, human capital implementation plan, etc.
• Process designs specifying the steps which will take the organization from its current state to its desired state: strategic planning process design, a change management process design/ “road map to change,” etc.
• Training curricula and/or delivery: customized training including leadership development, Board of Directors training, diversity, and facilitation training, etc.
• Executive coaching with the organization’s leadership guiding the leader(s) to implement the plan/process design

Affiliations
MMI is affiliated with the following research and consulting organizations:

• Boston University Center for Educational Development in Health, Research Associate
• Interaction Associates, Master Certified Trainer
• Interaction Institute for Social Change, Master Certified Trainer
• Consultant Network for Excellence in Non-profits, Member