OUR CAPABILITIES & OFFERINGS

BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES
​As a leader, you are responsible for driving business growth through operational excellence.  Achieving strategic success sometimes requires a collaborative partner.  As experienced and trusted business advisors, ARA Associates brings delivery expertise to get you to the finish line.  Our offerings include:
  • Strategic Planning
  • Program Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Requirements Gathering
  • ​Customer Experience
  • Project Management​​​

PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
​ARA Associates knows that procurements require the consistent application of critical activities in oftentimes complex environments.  Multiple factors (such as competing deadlines, budget constraints, stakeholder challenges, and more) require a dedicated partner who knows how to navigate the acquisition lifecycle. ​ ARA Associates has developed a proven approach that leverages leading practices focused on facilitating your procurement vision to success.  Our offerings include:​
  • Market Intelligence
  • Procurement Strategy
  • Solicitation Development
  • Evaluation Management
  • Transition & Execution
  • ​Proposal Response Coaching​​

ORGANIZATIONAL READINESS
​Perhaps one of the most complex facets of any initiative is how to effectively navigate the "people factor." Leaders know that buy-in, adoption, and sustainment are critical to maximizing the return on any investment.  ARA Associates believes that how an organization prepares for change (whether it be technology, process, or policy) directly impacts project success...and the alternative could potentially have far-reaching consequences to the entire business culture.  As a valued partner, ARA Associates combines its deep-expertise with innovative solutions and leading practices to deliver insightful, transformative results to address your organizational challenges.  Our offerings include:
  • Organizational Assessments 
  • Implementation Planning
  • Change Leadership & Management
  • ​Strategic Communications
  • ​Learning & Development Strategy / Execution
  • ​Organizational Effectiveness & Culture
  • Stakeholder Engagement
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