Root Cause Consulting

Root Cause offers a unique strategy consulting service to advise nonprofits, foundations, government agencies, and corporations working to solve social problems in thinking and acting strategically, in order to maximize their impact. We specialize in developing rigorous business plans focused on accelerating growth and building a foundation for sustainability. Root Cause consultants, led by Andrew Wolk, employ the latest management strategies and tools, coupled with knowledge drawn from our own social enterprise initiatives, to conduct any and all phases of the business planning process. Our engagements are unique in that we often include executive coaching for our clients’ leadership teams, in addition to ensuring that implementation is underway during the business planning process.

Root Cause strategy consulting is customized, flexible, and cost-effective. We use a combination of methods, including:

  • Internal research and analysis
  • External research and analysis
  • Facilitated discussions with senior managers and board members
  • Program observation
  • Interviews and focus groups with key stakeholders
  • Coaching the lead entrepreneur
theory plus research plus practice builds strategy and excites action

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