Analytic Services

Today’s complex and interconnected environment requires an agile, unbiased and technically qualified analytic approach. Powell Strategies helps leaders cut through the noise to make informed decisions. By focusing on both existing and emerging requirements we help organizations make realistic resource, program and policy decisions so they are best positioned for current challenges and those over the horizon.

Services Provided

• Research and Analysis

  Powell applies a disciplined systems approach to existing and potential issues

• Policy Evaluation

  We assess the impact and value of existing policies and implications of change

• Performance Metrics

  We develop and implement systems for measuring activities

• Qualitative and Quantitative Assessments

• Organizational Analysis

  We conduct baseline environmental assessments
  We capture, document and refine user requirements
  We conduct capability and gap analyses 

Past Performance

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Policy and Plans
Conducted literature review and assessment of existing policies to examine the impact of changes in family structure on Veteran outcomes. Developed research methodology and fact finding guidelines and conducted comparative analysis of policies, programs and systems to identify best practices, similarities, and gaps.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Led a case study on the Madrid Train Bombings in support of the Office of Net Assessment. Examined and analyzed how the Red Components (radicalization, target selection, recruitment/personnel, command/control/communications, training/education/preparation, intelligence/counterintelligence, logistics, finance and weapons/tactics) contributed to the attack.

 

Office of Marine Corps Communications
Provides onsite support to the Commandant of the Marine Corps with subject matter expertise for strategic communications and information sharing to allow for continued development, implementation and sustainment of communications initiatives for the Marine Corps. Powell Strategies provided analysis and interpretation of the external environment and identification of relevant issues and trends important to Headquarters Marine Corps, and evaluated the effectiveness of communication programs.  Strategic research & analysis activities included: environmental scanning; stakeholder research and analysis; audience research and measuring communication initiative and campaign effectiveness.

 

What is your challenge?  Contact Powell Strategies to find out how we can help.

As organizations grow, increased complexity and scope of operations often create inefficiencies and obscure strategic goals. Powell Strategies helps overcome this friction by focusing on program and project design through a strategic lens so that operations remain tied to strategic objectives that lead clients to successful outcomes. We ensure we have a full and complete understanding of client needs to develop the right path to their desired state with agility, clarity and minimal disruption to current operations.

Services Provided

• Program and Project Management and Consulting

  Powell leverages established industry best practices and the Project Management Body of Knowledge®

• Quality and Risk Management

  We institute integrated and proactive quality assurance processes and controls
  We help clients identify and anticipate risks, assess impacts and mitigate and control risks to increase efficiencies

• Business Process Improvement/Re-Engineering

  Our approach works with clients to rethink and redefine processes to reduce risk, increase efficiency and productivity or align with requirements

• Strategic Planning

  We help you tie your vision to an executable plan

• Strategic Communication

  Powell experts assist clients in defining and delivering the right message to the right audience at the right time

• Change Management

  Our team works with yours to establish best practices through Process Improvement and Standard Operating Procedure Templates

Past Performance

Commercial
Established project management best practices for growing communications and marketing firm through a customized project management curriculum and assessment delivered in ten modules.

Boys Home of Virginia 
Designed a Strategic Plan, delineating tasks, developing performance metrics and establishing an overarching framework for performance tracking and coordination.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
In support of a VA national outreach campaign, designed a strategic communication and stakeholder engagement plan to support the release of a comprehensive information technology suite of tools supporting patient flow management for the largest integrated health care system in the U.S.

 

What is your challenge?  Contact Powell Strategies to find out how we can help.