Driving Lasting Change Through Relationship-Centered Collaboration and Proven Expertise
Change Management
What We Do
The bedrock of our methodology is a relationship-centered ethos. We focus on deeply understanding an organization’s unique culture, working with and through its existing fabric to build the trust and momentum necessary for change to take root. This work is architected and executed by our team of experienced implementation consultants, including accredited Prosci® Change Management Practitioners, who bring a depth of expertise and a proven set of best practices to every engagement.
How We Do It
Guiding Successful Transitions: We move beyond simple project management to actively guide organizations through transformation. This involves fostering genuine stakeholder engagement, ensuring communication is clear and consistent, and designing targeted interventions that address specific challenges and opportunities.
Prioritizing the People Side of Change: Our primary focus is on developing and implementing strategies specifically for the human element of transformation. We architect plans that recognize new processes and systems are only effective if people are willing and able to adopt them.
Preparing, Supporting, and Equipping Stakeholders: We are committed to providing every individual impacted by the change with the necessary tools, skills, and support. This goal is about enabling people to confidently adopt and sustain new processes, systems, technologies, job roles, and organizational structures.
Cases and Client Experience
Center of Excellence Office
S.A.I.D. Strategy led comprehensive change management initiatives across multiple departments for an institutional philanthropy organization, including technology rollouts, employee programs, and organizational learning. Collaborations focused on scoping methods, stakeholder buy-in, toolkit creation, and leadership alignment, resulting in positive staff experiences and successful project adoption. Each major project, such as the improvement of the employee Matching Gifts program, Mission Driven Investments transitions, and DNA Learning Platform development, utilized tailored change management strategies anchored in communication, training, and assessment best practices. Staff survey responses reflected increased confidence, engagement, and overall satisfaction with the implemented changes and ongoing support.
Project Management Training
S.A.I.D. Strategy Group led an 18-week project management training program at City Colleges of Chicago, focused on foundational project management principles aligned with the PMI Body of Knowledge framework. The training covered key concepts, frameworks, and methodologies essential for managing projects and participating effectively in project teams. Beyond classroom teaching, the instructor provided personalized coaching, feedback, and practical tools to enhance student skills and promote successful project execution. This comprehensive program aimed to develop well-rounded project management capabilities in participants.