Clarus :: Our Services

The Critical Questions:

Is your staff aligned with the goals of your organization?
Are the right people in the right places?
Are there significant gaps or unnecessary duplications of effort?
Does your organizational structure support your current goals?
Does work flow smoothly across departmental lines?

The Clarus Approach:

We begin our work by making sure we have an accurate evaluation. One of the tools we use is a proprietary interview process that begins with the development of the right questions. Then we engage key stakeholders in interviews that stimulate thinking, clarify issues, and build buy-in. The outcome is a clear identification of areas of consensus, of disagreement and where further evaluation is in order. As a result, our work can be focused and targeted.
Every client has its own history, culture, issues and goals. The structure of the organization inevitably reflects the personalities of its leadership. Therefore, there is no standard process that suits every project. We tailor our processes to address each clientÕs specific situation, bearing in mind that changes to one component of an organization impact others as well.

Our Proven Experience in Organizational Redesign and Development:

Assisted in restructuring of human resources department of large multi-national corporation, including organizational redesign, team building, leadership development and training.
Conducted short-term team assessments for troubled operating departments that resulted in immediate operational improvements and reduced employee turnover.
Assisted medical practice in managing transition involving practice relocation and significant staff and ownership changes, resulting in clear strategic focus, operational efficiencies and improved human resources management.
Conducted an operational review of marketing department and assisted with the department's internal re-organization.
Worked with a public/private development organization to assess and restructure internal staffing structure; revise job descriptions, develop and implement new employee policies, procedures, and performance evaluation system.
Led economic development nonprofit through reorganization of its Board of Directors and staff, substantially improving effectiveness.

"Clarus was an essential member of the planning team, helping to make the Red Mountain Park planning process a success. The Clarus team provided logistical and strategic support at every step and helped connect us with the Birmingham community, freeing us to focus on our work as master planners."

Eric Tamulonis

Wallace, Roberts, Todd Design