Sustainable Strength-based s o l u t i o n s
Sustainable Strength-based Solutions is a firm that exists to serve the needs of our clients. We are guided and governed by the following vision, mission, and core values.
Vision
To serve as a catalyst, facilitator, and designer of organizational change. To promote strength based management and appreciative organizational cultures.
Mission
To increase organizational value and effectiveness by assisting organizations in recognizing, celebrating, and capitalizing on the unique strengths and skills of their workforce.
Core Values
Unquestionable ethics and integrity, an appreciation of diversity and uniqueness, and a commitment to excellence and superior client service.
Dr. Debby McNichols, D.M., RODP
President
Sustainable Strength-based SolutionsDebby has over 25 years of progressive corporate experience in organization development, leadership development, finance, change management, needs assessments, gap analysis, long term strategic development, talent management, and business plan development. Debby’s finance background, educational credentials, and corporate experience uniquely qualify her as an organizational development consultant. Working with business leaders, Debby has implemented customized interventions that have improved processes, enhanced organizational productivity, boosted employee morale, and increased profitability. Debby has a research background that includes optimal knowledge transfer methods and intergenerational communication strategies.
Debby McNichols holds a B.A. in Business Administration and an MBA from Azusa Pacific University. In addition, she received a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix, where she is currently an adjunct professor. Debby also has a minor in Psychology and completed masters level course work in psychometric testing and assessment.
Debby is uniquely qualified as a leader, ensuring the effective execution of simultaneous projects without compromising quality, timeliness or functionality. She is an expert in building and transforming teams and organizations within high pressure environments. Adept at consensus management and building upon the differences between financial and non- financial teams. She has led successful executive level marketing and finance campaigns in environments where growth and accountability were paramount. Debby is knowledgeable in cognition and adult learning theory, particularly with regard to how learning theory influences knowledge, acquisition, retention, and application of information. Experienced in the use of systems theory to holistically and strategically approach change management and problem solving. Debby has extensive qualifications in the following competencies:
Team Leadership |
Proposal Writing |
Strategic Alliances |
Change Management |
Cost Analysis & Financial Accounting |
Project Management & Implementation |
Research Methods & Assessment Techniques |
Direction, Re-engineering of Mission & Focus |
Improving Human Performance |
Performance measurement and evaluation |
Development & Forecasting of Operating Plans |
Instructional System Design Processes |
Design learning that supports the organization’s business strategy |
Software Development & Implementation Management |
Certifications:
Registered Organizational Development Professional Certified to administer:
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®), Strong Interest Inventory®, FIRO-B®, and CPI 260®Publications:
Optimal knowledge transfer methods: a Generation X perspective to be published in the Volume 14, No 1, 2010, issue of the Journal of Knowledge Management.
Guest on the "Coach's Forum" at Voice America Business, with host Dr. Milton Lopes on Thursday, January 15th, 2009.
Affiliations include:
Chairperson for Organizational Research for the Organization Development Institute