The Optimum Solution for you Department
Helping academic research department create Accountable, Collaborative, and Effective Organizational units is our mission.
"Stamping out fires is a lot of fun, but it is only putting things back the way they were." - W.E. Deming
Our Approach & Solutions
The Optimum Department is different and it shows in our approach. We understand academic research departments can be unique, but most problems a department may be experiencing fall into familiar places: lack of specialized tools and use of technology, outdated or non-existent systems, policies, and procedures, lack of training and knowledge transfer, and interpersonal and leadership dynamics. Not addressing these foundational aspects of department management can lead to potential compliance issues, staff burnout and turnover, and an inability to effectively maintain and grow a program of research.
If your department is struggling with effective and sustainable operations we can help.
Effort & Compensation Pro: Software
We develop intuitive, easy to use PostAward software that gives you what you need and nothing you don't - all for an affordable annual license. No more dealing with sales teams and long, expensive implementation schedules to get up and running.
On-Demand Education & Community
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Department ACE: Transformation Cohorts
Using the concept of fractional leadership, we offer bi-annual transformation cohorts that give you the technical skills and experience your department needs to clean-up or implement new systems and processes, and help leverage low-cost technologies to promote operationally effective, resilient, and balanced workplaces.
