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Aim & Build Consulting & Development

 is an ethical management & organizational design consulting firm based in the Pacific Northwest.

The ABCD/Listen Louder team specializes in translating organizational vision into precise, actionable, and clear strategies.

We analyze data, deliver detailed roadmaps, and design execution plans that incorporate measurable outcomes, shared accountability, and cultural alignment across all levels of the organization.

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Our fiercely inclusive, data-driven approach to organizational design and corporate strategy gives our clients a competitive edge in a changing business landscape.

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A philosophy of deliberate development gives us a fresh perspective: we maximize returns, deliver excellence, and develop internal cultures of success for businesses in several sectors.

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The ABCD team comprises subject-matter experts who are also entrepreneurs, which means we can diagnose limiting factors at the macro-business level as well as build subject-specific solutions from the inside out.

What we do

ABCD is an agent of growth and change. We ask foundational questions: What is the cost of the conversations you’re not having? What is the cost of the problems you’re not addressing, or of the knowledge and skills the organization is lacking? The answers might not be comfortable, but real growth never is. 

To that end, we consider an organization’s vision, strategy and execution in a thorough, comprehensive way, identifying and addressing barriers to growth and change, then staying involved in a plan’s execution as transformation occurs. We don’t just leave our clients with a prescription; instead, we’re actively involved in the getting-better process until the finish. 

Yesterday’s business models won’t be valid for much longer. The way leaders define their visions and engage philosophically with contemporary concerns, like culture and inclusivity in the workplace, will determine their organizations’ ability to thrive in today’s world.

We identify what has been holding businesses back, then our team of experts draws a step-by-step roadmap to transform vision into practical reality. Here’s how we do it:

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Data/Market research & analysis: Build data-informed strategies.

  • Quantitative and qualitative market and data research
  • Stakeholder in-depth interviews and target audiences or teams engagement surveys 
  • Data and statistical analysis to determine strategic market positioning 
  • Data interpretation to guide strategic and tactical leadership
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Strategy, Planning & facilitation: Get an organization on the right track.

  • Crystal clear vision, mission values and goals shared throughout the organization
  • Clear, measurable and actionable roadmaps
  • Expert guidance and facilitation on strategy and operations
  • Merger and acquisition strategy
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Implementation & execution: Align the organization for effective deployment.

  • Strategic plans cascaded through organizations
  • Organizational design and alignment
  • Systems and processes generation to ensure adequate execution 
  • Constant feedback and continuous improvement processes
  • Progress monitoring and recalibration
  • Performance measurements over time
  • Leadership development, coaching, and training
  • Team training and operational design
  • Merger and acquisition operational implementation
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Culture, diversity, equity & inclusion, HR: inclusive systems, processes, & cultures attract & retain talent.

  • Implementation of DEI as a business model
  • Turning organizations into “incubators of talents”
  • Culture, DEI and HR audits
  • DEI/Culture strategic implementation planning and execution
  • HR systems compliance, efficiency and best practices probing
  • Wellness and “Immunity to Change” methodology workshops
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brand dna, marketing, seo & lead generation: find a distinctive voice for the right audience.

  • Defining your organization’s DNA and “Why?” 
  • Distinctive and relevant voice and brand creation
  • Communication of brand strategy for team alignment and adoption
  • Development of brand awareness and amplified effectiveness of online presence
  • Marketing pruning for optimal resource allocation 
  • Leveraging technology to understand specific industry indicators
  • Qualified leads generation through funnel strategy and direct engagement
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workshops & trainings: stay competitive with CONTINUOUS professional development.

  • Provide executive, management, leadership, and team management workshops
  • Organizational needs-based training and workshop design
  • Access to a network of subject-matter experts for facilitation
  • Design and lead workshops and training for membership-driven organizations
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Sectors we operate in

BUSINESS Solutions

NON-Profit organizations

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Contact alexb@abcd-us.net for case studies, use cases, and client references

Skils’kin spoke to multiple agencies however once we spoke with Alex, we knew that he and his team could provide us with the type of data we were needing. Alex and his associates delivered ahead of schedule, gave a thorough report, and helped us strategically decide next steps for our operation. We will continue to work with Alex as his professionalism, knowledge, and insightfulness are game changers.

Tami – Director of Communication & Governance

The help and insight I was provided as the owner of a small nonprofit was stellar. Alex was insightful, attentive to my needs and concerns, prompt in responding, seemed to have unlimited resources and connections, and was so encouraging in his advice and support. I highly recommend working with him and his team—they are the best in the business!"

Elisabeth – Nonprofit President & Founder

I first learned about Aim & Build Consulting and Development through social media. After reviewing the website, I was impressed with the range of experience and depth of knowledge across team members at ABCD. During my initial consultation, Alex really took the time to understand our organization and provided valuable feedback on how we might build a roadmap for our diverse group of stakeholders. I appreciate the ABCD focus on helping organizations executive their vision and providing the necessary support to achieve results.

Mason – CEO

The protocols ABCD’s team uses are incredibly effective, and even better, they are teaching us to be self-sufficient so that we can continue the great work on our own. I did not know how the work we did together would be more potent than high power counseling, allowing us to go deep into the issues that were keeping us stuck. We have been in practice for over 38 years, but never before have both of us felt 100% confident that what we say we want will transpire. If you feel a bit hopeless that what you want won't happen, my advice is to reach out now.

Kelli P, Dr & Owner

We certainly could not have gotten here without ABCD’s expert guidance. Once Alex and I had a chance to demonstrate exactly where we, as a company, were headed, they all became enthusiastic adopters. We are now into the rollout of the strategic plan to the next layer of management and the excitement from the upper management team is palpable and the adoption is going much smoother. Working with ABCD was exactly the catalyst we needed to create a cohesive strategic vision for my company. Our vision is succinct, defined and embraced by the entire company. Thanks, ABCD!

Melanie, CEO

ABCD has helped us rationalize our MO, which created a better and more efficient flow. In turn he also helped us renegotiate our logistics contract and saved an average $160,000/fiscal year.

Marc, Director

Our company (...) struggled with structure, values and accountability. We now have structure and clear processes. The leadership team was redesigned, some leaders stepped down, and new leaders were discovered. ABCD coached and equipped our leaders with soft skills and leadership to take their departments and the company to the next level. The whole team was redesigned to have the right people in the right seat, technical skills, shared vision and values, and an embodiment of our culture of accountability. The whole team was redesigned to have the right people in the right seat, technical skills, shared vision and values, and an embodiment of our culture of accountability.

Josh, Lead Dr, CEO

Alex has taught me so much about myself, helped me believe in myself, and therefore I have grown as a team lead more (...) than I ever thought I would. I now have total confidence (...) on how to motivate, encourage, coach, and teach my staff to be better providers for the office. I felt skilled and confident enough because Alex invested time to coach me (...) He took me from a timid leader to a leader with confidence. I no longer wonder where my lines in leadership are. Before, I never knew if I could make a decision without consulting someone else. Was it going to be the right choice for the office, for my staff, for our values?

Kalie, Lead

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