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What We Do

Business
Strategy

Our business strategy consulting services help organizations develop and implement strategies that align with corporate objectives and drive sustainable growth. We assess risks, identify opportunities, and define key themes and priorities to create a comprehensive strategic framework. 

By aligning key stakeholders, setting clear objectives, and developing measurable performance indicators, we ensure focus and accountability across the organization. Our team creates detailed roadmaps with defined milestones, assigns accountability, and establishes regular reporting to track progress. 

Additionally, we emphasize employee engagement and cultural alignment, fostering a collaborative environment that supports strategy execution and long-term success.

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Change Management

 

Regional Economic Development Strategy

Our small, local, and diverse procurement consulting services are designed to help organizations build equitable and impactful procurement strategies. 

We begin by articulating clear objectives, desired outcomes, and KPIs, followed by a comprehensive assessment of current procurement processes, including categories and purchasing workflows. By evaluating the supplier marketplace and readiness, we identify target categories, vendors, certifications, and profiles to align with strategic goals.

We assess spend categories and gain alignment on spend targets, categories, processes, timelines, and KPIs. To ensure long-term success, we establish internal governance, decision-making frameworks, and define the investments, resources, and processes needed for effective implementation. Our approach also includes evaluating internal capabilities to manage insurance, payment terms, compliance, and other critical factors, ensuring robust support for procurement activities.

Finally, we define criteria for evaluating suppliers, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, and develop a detailed roadmap and execution plan to drive sustainable, inclusive procurement practices. This ensures ongoing success and measurable impact in working with small, local, and diverse suppliers.

LA Market Entry

Los Angeles is one of the largest economies in the world, and one of the hardest to navigate from the outside. Opportunity is spread across dozens of cities, agencies, chambers and industry networks. Knowing who to talk to, and getting them to take the meeting, can take years.

Through our board-level work with the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and our long-standing business relationships, we connect you to decision-makers, partners and economic development leaders.

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Digital transformation

 

DIFFERENTIATORS

We stand out by integrating all aspects of change, going beyond traditional consulting to form true partnerships with our clients. 

Acting as both coach and guide, we support organizations through every step of the journey. Our methodology emphasizes a clear, structured approach—assess, construct, and transform—ensuring clarity and alignment at every phase. 

With extensive experience across diverse levels and types of change, we are equipped to navigate and drive transformation effectively.

CONTACT US TODAY

    Los Angeles & Plano, TX
    Kevin.Keane@Directedaction.com

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