The Planning Edge provides strategy, planning, marketing and organizational development services to a wide range of clients in business and industry, education, the non-profit sector and government.

We have a reputation for insightful analysis, creativity, proven processes and actionable plans that can make a significant difference in an organization's performance.

We think our reputation is based on some fundamental principles that we take to each assignment. Such as,

• It is for you! Ultimately, the work we do gets transferred to you and your people. Knowing this going in, we don't work in a vacuum. We involve your organization.
• Thinking. You'll see that word in many places on this site. It is critical for your future. We spend a lot of time thinking about your organization, its issues and its future.
• Listening. We know the value of the knowledge stored in the heads of your managers, staffs, customers and others. Sometimes it isn't stored "neatly," but it is there. And we know how to tap into it and build on it. In listening, we listen to what we don't hear as much as what we do hear.
• Analysis and action. Both are necessary. We want to get the most insights out of analyses, without paralyzing your organization with endless data. We know when to stop with the analysis and move to actions. We have a simple test - - If we were running your organization, would we be comfortable enough to know what actions to take and be able to take them?
• Experience. Every client works solely with the principals of The Planning Edge. We have no entry level jobs. We are not a training ground for consultants.
• No surprises. While plans may recommend change, we don't believe in springing these on you at the last moment. You'll be seeing us throughout a project. We'll be updating you, even bouncing ideas off you when they sometimes are still in the formative stage. Why? Because first and foremost we want our work with you to help your organization succeed. We won't do anything that creates unnecessary roadblocks.
• Flexible processes. We have developed good processes. The processes provide a framework, but not a "follow the dots" methodology. We know all organizations are unique, so we use the processes as a start, and modify them to your needs.Look through this site. While you will see a lot of information about The Planning Edge, we think you'll also learn some things about planning, strategy, marketing and research, and organization development. We are happy to share these ideas with you.