A premier California based management consulting firm, bringing value added solutions, professionalism, experience, and expertise to public and private sector organizations.

Areas of Expertise

• Executive Recruiting
• Conflict Resolution/Mediation 
• Human Resources Compliance Audits
• Classification/Compensation Studies 
• Recognition, Incentive, and Reward Programs
• Employee/Labor Relations Support – Grievance Resolution/Hearing Officer   
• Policy, Procedure, and Employee Handbook Development
• Career and Outplacement Counseling 
• Performance Evaluation Systems
• Organizational Assessments including Staffing and Structure, Effectiveness and Efficiency 
• Executive and Supervisory Coaching
• Leadership Development and Transformation
• Team Building and Conflict Resolution
• Strategic Planning and Change Management
• Customer Service Assessments and Training
• System and Process Optimization
• City Council Goal Setting Workshops
• City Manager and Elected Official Evaluations
• Management Problem Solving
• Communication Skill Development
• Business and Economic Development Services

WHAT SETS US APART?

• As a small firm, we take on a limited number of projects at a time, in which to focus on the needs of the client and complete projects on schedule. 
• We are collaborative, flexible, and accommodating, and will always put the relationship with the client first.   
• We are highly responsive and accessible to clients, employees, and candidates including evenings and weekends; and provide a level of personal interaction that is meaningful and provides value. 

• We do not use canned work products.  Every assignment is unique and customized to meet the client’s needs. 

• We do the work ourselves.  We will not only serve as project lead, but will also conduct all aspects of the work personally including interviews, field visits, data collection, analysis,  report writing, presentations, and recommendations.

• We have a combined unique background that includes extensive managerial experience in the public sector.  We understand your work, and are able to effectively provide creative and viable options.   

• We provide extensive and detailed data collection and analysis, specific to the outcomes that the client desires to achieve. 

• We are well connected and have extensive relationships from which to draw upon in performing executive searches. 

• We meet project schedules and established deadlines, within budget.

• We make a strong personal commitment to the organization to provide a thorough process that will achieve the intended outcomes.

• We utilize our own practical experiences and knowledge of the industry in making realistic and viable recommendations to solving staffing and operational issues. 

Meet Our Team

RHONDA D. STROUT-GARCIA, M.S.H.R.

Owner / Principal Consultant

HENRY T. GARCIA, M.A.

Owner / Principal Consultant