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Your process helped us understand the need for change. Once we got everyone in the room and saw the big picture, we discovered we were not as far apart as each of us had thought. It was then easier to agree on specific changes in structure and to implement them. We were amazed that we moved as far forward as we did." For more than two decades Cortland Group has helped people and organizations take advantage of the opportunities that come with change. Working in partnership with you, our client, we design custom solutions grounded in proven models, real-life experience and cutting-edge thinking. We think systemically, helping you see how the various parts of your organization or your life are connected so that you align decisions and actions with your vision and values. All of our work is grounded in five underlying principles: Partnership. When you hire us, you get a partner. We are in your corner with an extra set of eyes and ears and a safe, neutral mirror for reflection. Our client relationships are built on trust, commitment, communication, shared objectives and mutual learning. We work with you to create your agenda, gather and analyze data, discover underlying issues, uncover latent opportunities, design and implement effective strategies that move you and/or your organization forward. Systems. We think systemically with you so that you see the big picture and how all the parts fit together. This is true in both our consulting (understanding the interaction among parts/functions/levels/systems of your organization) and in our coaching (helping you to see how you bring who you are to everything you do). By clarifying interdependencies, we help you identify and leverage the areas with the greatest potential for positive results; then we design effective strategies for achieving them. Empowerment. Our goal is to build your capability and capacity. We teach you our processes and models so you can apply them, expand on them and leverage our input. Once you identify the opportunities, develop your vision, and ...