About Us - Action For Results, Inc.

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200 Andover St
Andover, Massachusetts 01810
Phone: 978.824.0400
Fax: 978.824.0399

info@actionforresults.com

AfR is a PMI Global Registered Education Provider

About Action For Results, Inc.

Action for Results, Inc. helps our customers find answers to these critical questions:

What business are we in? What should we do given all the changes going on around us?

As we work with the senior executives of our client organization, we help them identify their purpose, core capabilities (what they're good at) and the flexibility needed to meet their customer and market demands. However, we don't stop there - we also engage the rest of the organization and key stakeholders in refining and validating the strategy through a "deep dive" process that builds commitment and instills a sense of urgency and excitement about building a world-class organization, products and services. Through this process, we help our clients replace their "once-a-year strategic planning events" with continuous strategic management - aligning and focusing the organization so that it can establish and maintain itself in a leading position.

How do we implement new strategy and change without losing focus on our core work and services?

Creating a balance between change implementation (new projects) and core work activities (keeping the current processes running and the services and products on schedule) is critical to success - regardless of the type of organization. Our consultants bring a wealth of experience in implementing prioritization and resource allocation processes as well as balanced measurements and project management to help align the effort of the organization with the business strategy and priorities.

How do we increase individual and organizational performance? How do we help people grow and develop while attending to the needs of the business?

In order for change to become a reality, organizations need effective processes and practical tools that can be used for performance support, skills assessment and development planning. We provide customized organization effectiveness consulting and learning solutions that take into consideration the needs of the business, its readiness to implement new processes and practices, and the need for simplicity.

Our learning, coaching and consulting solutions for teams and individuals are targeted to improve their performance by leveraging existing skills while developing new and improved practices for the future. The scope of our services varies from defining competency needs and learning strategies to providing specific training and development solutions in the areas of leadership, change, program and project management, and overall management development.

How do I use a consulting company in a way that builds internal capability?

Unless the business strategy calls for outsourcing a component of work, it is important for any organization to choose a consulting partner that is there to build internal capability rather than to create dependency. At the very heart of the AfR consulting model is a basic philosophy that if we do our job well, our clients will no longer need us. We ask our clients to work with us proactively in defining their internal capabilities and needs for increasing their own ability to move forward with organizational change and transformation. We may build long-term relationships with our clients but they are based on helping them move from one level of capability to next over time, increasing their internal innovation and ability to lead change effectively - and independently.

Our Consultants

At AfR, we seek out individuals who possess a combination of many capabilities, experience, and values – all for the purpose of adding value and helping our clients achieve their business objectives. Strong business acumen, a passion for quality work and a respect for humanity are common motivators among our consultants. Expertise in Business Strategy and Development, Enterprise Project Management and PMOs, New Product Development, Cultural Competency, Innovation and many other areas contribute to the diversity in AfR’s collective knowledge, understanding and skill.

Our consultants are seasoned professionals who use a practical, down-to-earth approach to their work. They’ll share with you common sense skills and tools that can be applied immediately to “real-time” issues. While they work with you in the here and now, our consultants also have an uncanny way of helping the people of your organization tap into future possibilities.

How do we decide which of our qualified consultants will work with a client organization? We consider many factors and assess the overall context before partnering a consultant with a client. For larger projects, we put together a dynamic consultant team to work with the organization. When this is not possible because of budgetary constraints or other business reasons, we select the consultant whose experience, knowledge and industry familiarity will provide the groundwork for success.

Our Values

Values in Action

We are committed to enabling our clients to build their own success.
We want to see our clients expand their capacity and capability to succeed. Our commitment is to transfer our skills and knowledge directly to the client, rather than having them rely on our continued involvement. We help clients find their own truths without forcing our views upon them.

Integrity is our cornerstone.
We are honest about what we see occurring in an organization. Sometimes this means that we may need to deliver tough messages to our clients. It is our commitment to offer these messages in a respectful way. An honest assessment and collective reflection will culminate in forthright recommendations and actions.

We bring passion to our work.
We believe in what we do and consider ourselves fortunate to be able to help others discover their own sense of wonder and spirit.

We find value in the synergy of teaming.
We create collaborative partnerships with our clients and help them see the value of a systems perspective. Within our own organization, we leverage our collective expertise, personal values and cultural diversity to provide the highest quality of support for each other and for our clients.

Our Global Community

The world is increasingly interconnected with "value webs" of interdependent organizations and processes. Technological advances, a global economy, and economic integration have all increased connectivity while adding complexity. More opportunities are balanced with more risks and demands. The excitement of invention and innovation are tempered with greater instability and rapid change.

Our clientele includes multinational pharmaceutical, biotech and IT corporations as well as state and governmental organizations and educational institutions. We seek to appreciate and integrate cultural perspectives and strengthen the connections of our global community. We have had the pleasure of partnering with clients and organizations in Austria, Ireland, Germany, France, Belgium, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Australia, Sweden and Finland.

Employment

We are always looking for qualified consultants with backgrounds in product development and project management, particularly in the areas of pharmaceutical, biotechnology and IT. If you are interested in working with us, please send a resume and cover letter to info at actionforresults.com

Action for Results, Inc. is a PMI Global Registered Education Provider

We are a recognized provider registered with the Project Management Institute Registered Educational Provider Program (PMI R.E.P.). As such, Action for Results, Inc. offers professional development units (PDUs) to individuals participating in our project management workshops and our mScholar program.

The Project Management Institute is the organization of choice for project management professionalism and their Project Management Body of Knowledge is considered a worldwide industry standard. To learn more, visit their website at www.pmi.org.