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At InOrbit Management Consulting, we proudly serve organizations across all of Vancouver Island—from Victoria and the Cowichan Valley to Nanaimo, the Comox Valley, Campbell River, Port Alberni, Tofino and area, and the North Island. No matter where you are located, we are committed to bringing practical expertise, innovative solutions, and personalized support directly to you. Our Island-wide reach ensures that businesses and communities of every size can access the guidance they need to thrive.

Understanding a business’s orbit means looking at its purpose, recognizing its opportunities, and setting a clear strategic direction. By defining why the organization exists, where it can grow, and how it can chart its course forward, leaders can ensure stability while also positioning for innovation and long-term success.

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“Management consulting isn’t about giving answers—it’s about helping organizations ask better questions, see new possibilities, and find the clarity to move forward with confidence.”
-Dale Parker

Areas of Expertise

 Operations

  • Process Analysis & Mapping – reviewing current workflows, documenting procedures, and identifying inefficiencies.

  • Performance Measurement – designing and tracking KPIs, metrics, and dashboards to evaluate organizational performance.

  • Resource Optimization – assessing staffing, budget, and technology use to ensure efficient allocation.

  • Change Management – planning and guiding organizations through transitions, including communication and training.

  • Operational Strategy Development – aligning day-to-day operations with long-term strategic goals.

  • Policy & Procedure Development – drafting or refining operational policies, standards, and guidelines.

  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation – identifying operational risks and recommending controls or safeguards.

  • Technology & Systems Integration – evaluating, selecting, and implementing tools to improve efficiency.

  • Vendor & Contract Management – reviewing supplier agreements and recommending improvements in cost or service levels.

  • Stakeholder Engagement – facilitating collaboration across departments, teams, or community partners.

  • Continuous Improvement – applying Lean, ISO, or ITIL practices to drive ongoing operational excellence.

  • Training & Capacity Building – equipping staff and leadership with tools to sustain improvements after consulting engagement.

    • Organization Design

  • Current State Assessment

    • Review existing organizational structure, roles, and reporting lines.

    • Analyze job descriptions, mandates, and governance frameworks.

    • Conduct interviews, surveys, and workshops with staff and leadership.

  • Strategic Alignment

    • Ensure organizational structure supports the overall mission, vision, and strategic goals.

    • Map organizational capabilities to future priorities.

    • Identify gaps between strategy and current design.

  • Role & Responsibility Definition

    • Clarify decision-making authority (RACI or similar models).

    • Define or refine roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures.

    • Streamline duplication of effort and address overlaps or gaps.

  • Structural Design

    • Develop organizational charts, team structures, and reporting frameworks.

    • Recommend centralization vs. decentralization approaches where appropriate.

    • Design governance models for boards, councils, or leadership teams.

  • Process & Workflow Integration

    • Align workflows with new structure.

    • Redesign communication channels and escalation paths.

    • Create supporting policies and procedures.

  • Change Management & Engagement

    • Facilitate stakeholder input and co-design processes.

    • Develop communication plans for structural changes.

    • Build leadership and staff readiness for transition.

  • Implementation Support

    • Phase in changes with pilot teams or staged rollouts.

    • Support transition planning for staff and leadership.

    • Provide coaching and training on new structures.

  • Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

    • Measure success against defined outcomes and KPIs.

    • Gather feedback from staff and stakeholders post-implementation.

    • Adjust design as needed to improve alignment and performance.

    • Strategy

  • Environmental Scan & Research

    • Analyze industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.

    • Conduct PESTLE (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, Environmental) and SWOT analyses.

    • Assess risks, opportunities, and emerging challenges.

  • Stakeholder & Needs Assessment

    • Interview leadership, staff, and key stakeholders.

    • Identify community, client, or customer expectations.

    • Align insights with organizational vision and values.

  • Vision, Mission & Values Alignment

    • Clarify or refine purpose statements.

    • Ensure strategic direction reflects long-term aspirations.

    • Build alignment across leadership and teams.

  • Goal & Priority Setting

    • Translate vision into measurable strategic goals.

    • Prioritize initiatives based on impact and feasibility.

    • Balance short-term wins with long-term objectives.

  • Strategy Development

    • Develop options and pathways to achieve goals.

    • Define key initiatives, timelines, and resource requirements.

    • Integrate governance, policy, and funding considerations.

  • Performance Measurement

    • Establish KPIs and success metrics.

    • Develop monitoring and reporting frameworks.

    • Create dashboards or scorecards to track progress.

  • Implementation Planning

    • Translate strategy into actionable roadmaps.

    • Define roles, responsibilities, and accountability mechanisms.

    • Build change management and communication plans.

  • Review & Continuous Improvement

    • Facilitate strategy reviews and recalibration cycles.

    • Support leadership in adapting to new challenges.

    • Foster a culture of ongoing strategic thinking.

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