Organizational Excellence and Transformation
We engage stakeholders and assess organizational environments to develop and operationalize tailored improvement strategies to help our clients reach their desired outcomes.
We leverage tested methodologies and industry best practices to evaluate performance, determine organizational objectives, develop solutions, and accomplish transformation .
We provide training, technical assistance, and strategic guidance to support systems-level behavior change.
Our clients face constant pressure to improve performance, streamline processes, increase quality, and maintain transparency. By providing strategic guidance, evaluating the current state and ecological context, and developing customized process improvement strategies, we assist clients in uncovering key areas for change, eliminating barriers, and enhancing reliability. We translate ideas into practice and help clients transform to enable organizational excellence and develop a culture of continuous improvement.
Modernizing VA
Client: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Atlas Research received a $9.9 million task order from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Modernization to support the Office as it integrates change initiatives across VA and focuses on the Secretary's priorities. The Office is charged with transforming VA into a modern, high-performing organization that improves delivery to Veterans and simplifies the operations of VA. Atlas will provide program management, implementation and analytical services, and health industry subject matter expertise in support of VA’s enterprise initiatives over the next two years.
From strategic planning to full implementation and analysis of performance improvement initiatives, we partner with our clients to deploy and scale tested methodologies and tailored technical assistance to support organizational excellence.
Strategic Guidance and Planning
We facilitate strategic analysis and planning to identify priorities for targeted performance improvement and guide overarching organizational transformation. We help organizations achieve alignment with strategic mission and vision.
Performance Measurement and Evaluation
We use tested, systematic approaches to conduct process and program evaluations that define the current state, uncover key areas for change, and measure effectiveness of improvement initiatives. By developing strategies to capture and analyze performance metrics through dashboards and scorecards, we enable clients to measure internal performance and build a culture of continuous improvement.
Process and Performance Improvement
Our experts employ Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Process Improvement principles to improve efficiencies. We develop and implement quality improvement and systems redesign solutions to attain organizational effectiveness and achieve measurable outcomes.
Change Management
To facilitate enterprise-wide transformations, we develop and implement management strategies for process, culture, and behavior changes that are unique to our clients’ organizational context and needs. Throughout the change process, we engage staff, leadership, and stakeholders at every level of the organization.
Technical Assistance and Training
We operationalize performance improvements throughout complex organizations by providing ongoing implementation support, guidance, and consultation. We deliver tailored training to meet the unique needs of various organizational stakeholders.
Organizational Risk Management
We employ proactive monitoring and mitigation to help organizations control risks and ensure compliance.
Program and Project Management
To keep projects and performance aligned with strategic business goals and objectives, we develop standards to execute and maintain consistent project and program management. We apply these principles to activate health care facilities and stand up Project Management Offices (PMOs).