ENTERPRISE CHANGE AND ALIGNMENT

Navigating Change
with Confidence

Change is here. Are you ready?

Organizational Talent Consulting helps CEOs and executive teams in Grand Rapids and West Michigan lead change that sticks—by aligning strategy, roles, communication, and accountability so your organization can move faster with less friction.

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When leaders call us

You may be facing:

A strategic shift that requires new behaviors and new operating rhythms
Role confusion, decision bottlenecks, and “who owns what” breakdowns
Low adoption after a rollout (systems, processes, or structure changes)
Merger integration, restructuring, or leadership transition
Change fatigue, resistance, or declining trust

Based in Zeeland, serving Grand Rapids, Holland, and West Michigan (and nationwide).

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What Successful Change Looks Like

Our change management consulting focuses on outcomes

leaders can see and measure:

Clear roles, decision rights, and accountability

Higher adoption of new processes and tools

Faster execution with fewer “rework” loops

Stronger engagement and trust during uncertainty

A repeatable change rhythm leaders can use again

CHANGE MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES

Enterprise Change & Alignment Consulting

Engagements typically address:

Change Strategy & Roadmap

A tailored change strategy aligned to your goals, stakeholders, timeline, and culture—so the “why” and the “how” stay connected through execution.

Typical deliverables

Change story and case for change
Stakeholder map + impact analysis
Change roadmap with milestones and ownership

Role Clarity & Operating Model Alignment

Many change failures aren’t “people problems”—they’re role, decision, and process design problems. We reduce ambiguity that slows execution.

Typical deliverables

Role clarity and decision-rights framework
Accountability map (RACI or decision matrix)
Operating cadence (meetings, scoreboards, handoffs)

Change Readiness Assessment

Before you launch, we identify readiness strengths, risks, and barriers—so you know where adoption will break and how to prevent it.

Typical deliverables

Readiness and risk assessment
Barrier analysis + mitigation plan
Leadership alignment recommendations

Leadership Enablement & Coaching During Change

Leaders set the emotional tone of change. We equip leaders to address resistance, hold accountability, and build trust while results are still in motion.

Typical deliverables

Executive coaching during transformation
Leader toolkits for difficult conversations
Team workshops (trust, conflict, alignment)

Communication & Engagement

Clear, consistent communication is one of the strongest predictors of change success. We help you communicate with credibility and reduce resistance.

Typical deliverables

Executive messaging and change narrative
Communication plan by stakeholder group
Two-way feedback loops and listening sessions

Measurement, Adoption & Sustainment

We track whether change is landing, not just launching. Adoption is measured, reinforced, and sustained.

Typical deliverables

Adoption metrics and success indicators
Progress dashboards and leading indicators
Sustainment plan and reinforcement loop

The result: leadership that scales with the organization.

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Our Approach to Navigating Change

Nearly three of four large-scale change events fail to deliver on their objectives. Our approach to change management is grounded in evidence-based research and science on what works. We rely on a combination of change management frameworks to tailor our strategies to your culture and needs.

Appreciative Inquiry: We focus on identifying and building upon an organization's strengths and positive experiences. We believe organizations grow in the direction of what they repeatedly ask questions about and focus their attention. Appreciative Inquiry ensures we create a positive and empowering environment for change.

Our Change Management Tools & Solutions

Communication and Engagement.

In today's fast-paced business environment, effective communication is essential for driving successful change. We develop effective communication plans to keep employees informed and engaged throughout the change process. Evidence suggests that clear and consistent communication is essential for successful change.

Evaluation and Measurement.

In the dynamic world of business, effective change management requires a data-driven approach to ensure that initiatives are delivering the desired results. We track progress and measure the impact of your change initiatives to ensure they are delivering the desired results.

Leadership Development.

We provide training and executive coaching to equip leaders with the skills they need to drive change successfully.

Change Strategy Development.

We create a tailored change management strategy that aligns with your organizational goals and addresses the specific needs of your stakeholders. The benefits include"

Increased relevance
Improved effectiveness
Reduced risk
Enhanced employee engagement

Change Assessment.

Before embarking on a change initiative, it's essential to assess your organization's readiness to embrace transformation. We conduct a thorough assessment of your organization's readiness for change, identifying readiness, potential barriers, and opportunities.

Resistance Management.

In any organization, change can be met with resistance from employees at all levels. Overcoming resistance is crucial for successful change implementation. We help you proactively identify and address potential sources of resistance to change.

Dr. Jeff Doolittle

Executive Coach & Organizational Consultant

Doctorate in Strategic Leadership
• 25+ Years Experience

Based in West Michigan • Serving Clients Nationwide

Doctorate in Strategic Leadership

Research-grounded expertise in enterprise leadership, governance, and organizational alignment.

25+ Years Leading Complex Change

Partnered with executives across Fortune 500, higher education, healthcare, and privately held organizations.

Enterprise Change & Alignment Focus

M&A integration, operating model redesign, digital adoption, role/decision clarity, and culture reinforcement.

Certified Executive Coach

ICF-aligned coaching approach using evidence-based frameworks to build leader capability during transformation.

Who is Dr. Jeff Doolittle

Dr. Jeff Doolittle brings 25+ years of experience guiding leaders through complex change across Fortune 500, privately held, nonprofit, and global organizations. He helps executive teams move from strategy to execution by clarifying what must change, who owns what, and how progress will be measured—so transformation doesn’t stall in ambiguity, resistance, or misalignment.

His work frequently includes mergers and acquisitions (integration planning, culture alignment, operating rhythm), digital transformation (adoption, communication, role clarity, capability building), organizational restructuring (decision rights, accountability, leader enablement), and culture change (reinforcing behaviors through systems, incentives, and leadership norms). Known for a calm, practical approach, Jeff blends strategic thinking with disciplined implementation—helping organizations build trust, increase adoption, and sustain results long after the initial rollout.

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