In business, we have a lot of big umbrella words that don’t mean a lot on their own. And “organizational assessment” is one of those. Sure, you take your organization and you run some tests ... but what really does that really consist of? 

I’ll be the first to admit that I can be budget conversation avoidant. And I understand how those feelings can trickle into business budget conversations. But recently, I did the unimaginable. I had the budget conversation!

I was listening to a podcast recently called, "Freakonomics Radio," hosted by Stephen Dubner. Something that was discussed during this series was a thing called “cost disease.” Now, if you haven’t heard this term before, don’t fret – neither had I.

An organizational assessment is a comprehensive evaluation that examines every facet of your organization's operations. It's like getting a full-body scan of your organization, revealing both visible and hidden aspects that impact performance. They ensure your organization's capabilities align perfectly with its strategic objectives, providing a clear roadmap for targeted improvements.