Georgia Tech Strategic Consulting is a powerful example of how diverse experiences, perspectives, knowledge, and skills add tremendous value. Our internal consulting team enables institutional effectiveness by helping leaders develop and pursue new strategic directions, manage change and project results, gain greater efficiency, and align organizational resources to achieve optimal results.
Our Strength Relies on Our Complementarity
We thoughtfully selected and organized our team to bring a range of approaches and capabilities to advance organizational effectiveness. Development of our team is a top priority, and we support our team members’ commitment to continuous learning.
We have a wide range of diverse professional experiences:
- More than 150 years of higher education experience collectively!
- Work experience from 8 different external consulting firms, including the Big 4.
- Proven leadership in 5 major industries including fin-tech, healthcare, government, manufacturing, and nonprofits.
- We are sought after thought leaders, speaking at regional, national, and international conferences.
- Our work has been published in the Journal of Higher Education Leadership and Management and the textbook Managing Innovation in Higher Education.
Our education and training is extensive:
- Out of our 17 team members, 16 have advanced degrees: 16 have master’s degrees (7 of those are MBAs) and 5 have doctorates
- In core consulting skills, 8 are AIMC certified
- In project management, 6 are PMI certified
- In change management, 4 are PROSCI certified
- In operational excellence, 2 are lean six sigma Green Belts, 1 is a Black Belt
- In strategic human resource management, 2 are SHRM certified
- In Inclusive Leadership, 3 have earned the certification
- In new product development, 1 is certified
- In mediation, 1 is certified by a state supreme court
In DiSC and Strengths profiles, our team is well-balanced:
We understand the importance of leveraging our collective strengths and recognizing our diverse working styles. By utilizing the DiSC profile and Gallup StrengthsFinders tools, we gain valuable insights into each team member’s unique characteristics and strengths. This knowledge allows us to form well-rounded teams that are strategically composed to meet specific project needs.
For example, individuals with strong Strategic Thinking abilities are paired with those skilled in Relationship Building and Influencing, ensuring a balanced approach to problem-solving and client engagement. By understanding and appreciating these varying styles, we can assign roles that maximize each member’s potential and enhance team synergy.
| Strategic Thinking | Influencing | Relationship Building | Executing |
| 15 | 7 | 17 | 11 |
Our team and its members have earned prestigious awards:
GTSC has been awarded honors by our peers for our outstanding practices as an internal consulting group. Our team members have also earned recognition by external entities for their exceptional contributions and leadership. A few examples of these awards include the more recent recognitions:
- 2023 Excellence in Consulting Award, Association of Internal Management Consultants (AIMC)
- 2024 Partnering Award, Association of Internal Management Consultants
- 2023 Staff Award, Leadership in Action
- 2024 Staff Award, Excellence
- 2023 Gold and White, 2024 Atlanta 40 under 40 and Georgia Trend
- 2023 Georgia State University 40 under 40
We invest in team building and nurturing the culture of our unit.
Team building is a cornerstone of our success, fostering collaboration, trust, and a shared vision among members. By investing in these activities, we not only strengthen interpersonal relationships but also enhance overall performance, drive innovation, and cultivate a supportive and dynamic work environment. This holistic approach ensures that every member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best, ultimately propelling the group towards achieving its goals and maintaining excellence in all endeavors.