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Management Strategies, an award-winning management consulting firm with 15 years of experience helping federal agencies address complex business challenges, is proud to announce its recent selection for the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) contract vehicle, Management and Advisory Domain. Management Strategies won both the Small Business (SB) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) contracts, enhancing the firm’s ability to deliver mission critical support to federal agencies.
- GSA OASIS+ MAC Program Small Business (SB) IDIQ Contract No.: 47QRCA25DS764
- GSA OASIS+ MAC Program SBA-Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) IDIQ Contract No.: 47QRCA24DW217
The OASIS+ contract vehicle is a major multi-agency solution providing federal agencies access to a broad range of integrated professional services. The Management and Advisory Domain includes a full range of management and consulting services to improve federal agency performance including business intelligence support, business process improvement, business process reengineering, change management, cost/schedule/performance analysis and improvement, knowledge management, leadership and organizational assessments, program and project management, strategy development, technical and analytical support, and more.
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“The only constant in life is change.” – Heraclitus
Organizational Change Management (OCM) plays a critical role during periods of transformation, helping organizations minimize disruptions to daily operations and ensuring that affected staff and stakeholders can adapt effectively. By employing OCM best practices, organizations can proactively address pain points and resistance to change, ensuring a clear path to achieving their desired outcomes. Whether it’s a federal agency adopting new systems, welcoming new leadership, expanding its workforce, or taking on additional responsibilities, an OCM plan equips staff and stakeholders with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate changes successfully.
What Is OCM?
OCM is a structured approach to guiding an organization and its people through the transition from a current state to a desired future state. Focusing on the human side of change, OCM leverages proven frameworks and best practices to help organizations implement new processes, systems, or cultural shifts with minimal resistance and maximum efficiency. Ultimately, OCM is essential for ensuring that organizations achieve their strategic goals and objectives while maintaining alignment with their people.
Our Approach to OCM
At Management Strategies, we specialize in aligning people and processes with strategic goals to ensure smooth transitions, regardless of the scope of the transformation. Our OCM experts frequently employ Prosci’s ADKAR framework, which offers a structured and effective methodology for managing change:
- Awareness: We engage stakeholders to assess their understanding of the reasons behind impending changes, ensuring communication strategies keep everyone informed and engaged throughout the process.
- Desire: Through focus groups, surveys, and assessments, we gather feedback to identify concerns, address resistance, and build motivation for change.
- Knowledge: We design and curate resources, training materials, and plans to ensure staff are equipped with the tools they need to adapt confidently.
- Ability: We work with clients to ensure staff have not only the knowledge but also the capability to implement and sustain the changes effectively.
- Reinforcement: We help monitor the progress of change initiatives, refine strategies based on feedback, and implement reinforcement measures to ensure long-term success.
How We Support OCM Initiatives
Management Strategies is proud to have partnered with federal organizations such as the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to deliver effective OCM solutions. Our tailored approaches have supported successful transitions, ensuring staff and stakeholders are equipped to thrive in evolving environments. If your organization is navigating change and could benefit from our expertise, reach out to us at info@managementstrategies.com to learn more about our OCM services.
The Management Strategies team was excited to gather last week both in person in Washington, DC and remote from Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia for our Annual All Hands Meeting. A key component of this meeting is to support the sharing of lessons learned about federal agency pain points and priorities, as well as current client case studies. We value opportunities like this to provide our teams with venues to discuss prior year challenges and accomplishments, collaborate on our strategic direction for success in 2025, and overall get to know our fellow colleagues better.
If you are interested in learning more about how we can support your agency with environmental reporting, please contact us at info@managementstrategies.com.
From all of us at Management Strategies, we wish you joyful holidays and a prosperous new year filled with well-being and cheer!
“Our biggest challenge in this new century is to take an idea that seems abstract – sustainable development – and turn it into a reality for all the world’s people.” – Kofi
Annan, Ghanaian Diplomat
Sustainability and environmental reporting are crucial for federal facilities as they promote accountability and transparency in environmental stewardship. These practices ensure that agencies track their environmental impact, comply with regulations, and strive for continuous improvement. Furthermore, they contribute to broader national goals for sustainability and climate action. By prioritizing environmental reporting, federal facilities can lead by example in the transition to a more sustainable future.
What is Sustainability?
Sustainability is meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. There are three pillars to the sustainability framework:
- The environmental pillar of sustainable development focuses on the responsible management of natural resources, ecosystems, and biodiversity to ensure the health of the planet for future generations. It addresses issues like pollution, climate change, and resource depletion.
- The social pillar emphasizes social equity, community well-being, and the importance of human rights. It involves promoting initiatives and policies that support social justice, access to resources, and a high quality of life for all individuals.
- The economic pillar of sustainability seeks to create economic systems that support long-term growth while considering environmental and social impacts. It aims to balance profitability with sustainable practices, ensuring that economic activities do not harm the environment or society.
Federal Sustainability and Reporting
Environmental reporting involves the disclosure of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance metrics and practices by organizations. This reporting enables agencies to assess their sustainability initiatives, track progress towards goals, and ensure compliance with federal regulations and mandates. Ultimately, reporting helps agencies identify areas for improvement and drive continuous progress in their environmental stewardship efforts. All federal agencies are required to report annually.
Purpose of Environmental Reporting
Section 548(a) of NECPA (42 U.S.C. 8258(a)) requires each Federal agency to submit an annual report to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on their activities to meet the energy management requirements of Section 543 of NECPA (42 U.S.C. 8253). Data collected through this consolidated report is also provided to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) for the purpose of tracking compliance and progress toward statutory requirements and Executive Order goals. Data contained in the annual reports are publicly released.
How Our Work Supports Federal Sustainability Initiatives
Management Strategies is proud to support the DOE’s Sustainability Performance Office with their sustainability initiatives. This includes assisting DOE programs, offices, labs, and field sites to ensure effective implementation and achievement of statutory requirements and Administration goals related to federal energy and environmental performance. If you are interested in learning more about how we can support your agency with environmental reporting, please contact us at info@managementstrategies.com.
“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort.”
– John Ruskin, English Writer and Philosopher
The need for Lean Six Sigma in an organization is evident from stories of inefficiencies, wasted resources, and missed opportunities for improvement. These narratives are common, but organizations that implement Lean Six Sigma practices effectively can significantly reduce these issues. In today’s competitive business environment, Lean Six Sigma has become essential for the sustainable development of organizations.
What is Lean Six Sigma?
Lean Six Sigma is a methodology that combines the principles of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma (process improvement) to improve performance by systematically removing waste and reducing variation.
The primary goal of Lean Six Sigma is to enhance efficiency, increase productivity, and ensure quality improvement. Lean Six Sigma is important to organizations for five key reasons:
- Better Decision Making – Data-driven decision making is facilitated using statistical tools and methodologies, leading to higher-quality outcomes and continuous improvement.
- Waste Reduction – Identifying and eliminating waste in processes increases efficiency, reduces costs, and optimizes resource utilization.
- Improved Team Performance & Collaboration – Streamlined processes and clear communication channels enhance teamwork and operational efficiency by connecting team members with the information they need when they need it.
- Innovation – Lean Six Sigma fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by encouraging employees to identify areas for improvement and develop innovative solutions.
- Increased Productivity – By minimizing variability and waste, Lean Six Sigma empowers teams to focus on value-added activities, thereby increasing overall productivity.
- Enhanced Customer Satisfaction – Delivering consistent, high-quality products and services leads to higher customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Getting Started with Lean Six Sigma
Management Strategies has supported numerous process improvement/Lean Six Sigma initiatives across various federal agencies. Typical challenges we help our clients address include a lack of: process standardization, data-driven decision-making, waste reduction practices, comprehensive training, and continuous improvement culture. Our solutions often include one or several efforts such as: conducting process assessments, implementing process improvements, establishing performance metrics, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
How Our Work Supports Lean Six Sigma Initiatives
Management Strategies is proud to support Lean Six Sigma efforts across several federal agencies. If you are interested in learning more about how we can support your organization with Lean Six Sigma, please contact us at info@managementstrategies.com.
Management Strategies, a dynamic, innovative and goal-oriented company, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its ISO 9001:2015 audit, reaffirming its dedication to maintaining high-quality standards and continuous improvement in all aspects of its operations.
This achievement underscores Management Strategies’ unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional services while adhering to the highest quality standards.
The audit process assessed Management Strategies’ quality management system against the stringent criteria outlined in the ISO 9001:2015 standard. The successful completion of the audit is a testament to Management Strategies’ robust quality management practices, effective processes, and commitment to continual improvement.
Key highlights of Management Strategies’ ISO 9001:2015 certification include:
- Client-Centric Approach: Management Strategies prioritizes client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality services that exceed client expectations.
- Efficient Processes: The audit recognized Management Strategies’ market-leading process and dashboard automation, ensuring streamlined operations and a focus on continuous improvement.
- Commitment to Excellence: Management Strategies demonstrated a strong commitment to maintaining excellence in all aspects of its business, from service development to client support.
- Risk Management: The company exhibited a proactive approach to risk management, identifying and mitigating potential risks to ensure the stability and reliability of its operations.
Management Strategies believes that maintaining ISO 9001:2015 certification reinforces its dedication to quality and client satisfaction.
Management Strategies looks forward to continued growth, innovation, and exceeding the expectations of its valued clients.
If you are interested in learning more about how we can support your organization with knowledge management, please contact us at info@managementstrategies.com.
The Management Strategies team was excited to meet up last week at our annual All Hands meeting in Washington, D.C. We reviewed 2023 results, discussed our strategy for continued success in 2024, and enjoyed the opportunity to collaborate and share ideas both online and in-person.
If you are interested in learning more about how we can support your organization with knowledge management, please contact us at info@managementstrategies.com.
The Management Strategies team wishes health, happiness and peace throughout this holiday season and into the new year!
“Knowledge has become the key economic resource and the dominant—and perhaps even the only—source of competitive advantage.” – Peter Drucker, American-Austrian Educator
The need for Knowledge Management in an organization is made evident by the stories of struggle we often hear such as new employees not knowing where to go for guidance or seasoned team members retiring and leaving “big shoes to fill.” Although these narratives are common, organizations that have effective knowledge management practices in place will reduce the strain that these struggles can place on an organization. In the competitive business world, and especially in Federal agencies, knowledge management has become more essential for the sustainable development of organizations.
What is Knowledge Management?
Knowledge Management is the process of capturing, sharing, storing, and effectively managing the knowledge and experience of employees to increase an organization’s overall knowledge.
The primary goal of Knowledge Management is to improve efficiency, increase productivity, and retain critical information within an organization. Knowledge Management is important to organizations for five key reasons:
- Better Decision Making – Faster and higher-quality decisions are enabled through streamlined knowledge and information flow and by learning from the successes and failures of peers and predecessors.
- Reduced Risk – Risk reduction is achieved through standardizing processes and procedures, and preventing knowledge loss due to retirement or attrition.
- Team Performance & Collaboration – Improved efficacy and efficiency of operations is achieved by connecting people to each other and to the knowledge and information they need, when they need it.
- Innovation – The ability to locate and use shared knowledge has a direct affect upon the ability to create new knowledge and ideas.
- Increased Productivity – Reducing search time empowers team members to act quickly, encouraging them to contribute back into the community of knowledge sharing and focus on higher-value work.
- Increased Client Satisfaction – Teams are able to provide faster answers or shorten the time it takes to improve a product or service.
Getting Started with Knowledge Management
Management Strategies has supported several knowledge management initiatives in Federal agencies. Typical pain points that we help our clients overcome include a lack of: enterprise search capabilities, knowledge management standards, inter-office knowledge storing and sharing, overall knowledge management vision and strategy, and overall training and skills development. Our solutions often include one or several knowledge management initiatives such as: designing new, or improving existing, knowledge management systems, mitigating risks posed by a key person as sole knowledge owner, centralizing libraries, improving change management, creating a knowledge map, assessing knowledge bases, and standardizing knowledge management processes.
How Our Work Supports Federal Knowledge Management Initiatives
Management Strategies is proud to support knowledge management efforts across several Federal organizations including the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. If you are interested in learning more about how we can support your organization with knowledge management, please contact us at info@managementstrategies.com.
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Management Strategies is an award-winning management consulting firm with 15 years of experience helping federal agencies address complex business challenges and manage mission critical programs.
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