Dynamic Doers Lab: From Words to Action, From Action to Trust
Dynamic Doers Lab is a service provided by Acerola Strategies LLC that catalyzes strategic innovation in organizations through meaningful and measurable collaborative projects. Our focus is based on the generation of deep knowledge and detailed analyses to draw personalized paths to innovation according to the needs and challenges of each organization and creating opportunities and new strategies based on the organization’s strengths.
Our group of experts work in collaboration with each organization to discover and maximize its existing resources, capabilities, and strengths converting them into powerful tools for growth and innovation. We have extensive experience in systems engineering, which allows us to carry out a deep and detailed analysis of the needs and challenges of our clients.
Our mission is to revolutionize the way organizations approach innovation, migrating from traditional approaches to agile, strategic, and data-driven methods to address complex challenges. By doing this, we empower organizations to achieve their innovation objectives more effectively and efficiently, minimizing risk and maximizing progress towards their goals.
In a complex and dynamic world, it is common for organizations to face challenges and problems that require a comprehensive and complete vision for their effective resolution. While an individual company may have a limited view of the situation, by collaborating with other companies or service providers, they can gain a broader, but still partial view.
At Dynamic Doers Lab, we offer organizations a 360-degree view, enabling them to understand the complexity of challenges and obtain effective solutions. Unlike other consulting firms, our intervention uses a novel approach called Strategic Doing, which involves a structured process that brings together diverse stakeholders to collectively identify and pursue shared goals. It focuses on forming "action-oriented" strategies rather than relying on traditional top-down planning methods. The process encourages experimentation, learning, and continuous adaptation. Strategic Doing is a dynamic and inclusive approach that helps organizations and communities navigate complexity and uncertainty, enabling them to adapt and achieve meaningful outcomes in a rapidly changing world. We refer to this new style of leadership and management as adaptive management.
We work collaboratively with organizations, providing a holistic perspective considering the interconnections and dynamics of multiple factors that maximizes opportunities and mitigates risks. Our comprehensive vision provides a competitive advantage by enabling informed and strategic decisions.
Our unique characteristics include:
Action-oriented Approach: Unlike traditional consultancies that focus on strategic planning, we focus on concrete and measurable action plans. We implement practical strategies that allow quick and tangible results to boost growth and success.
Systems Thinking: Our approach embraces a holistic and deep understanding of the interrelationships within your organization and its environment. We use systems thinking tools to identify assets, connections, intervention points, and opportunities for improvement that other consulting firms might miss.
Adaptability & Agility: We understand that large organizations are in a state of constant flux. Therefore, our approach is meticulously crafted to swiftly adapt to both challenges and unforeseen shifts, fine-tuning your strategies and methods to guarantee successful outcomes in an ever-changing landscape.
Collaboration & Active Participation: We believe in the power of collaboration and building trust. We work side by side with you and your team, encouraging the active participation of all interested parties. This not only generates more effective solutions, but also promotes a culture of innovation and collaboration within your organization.
Impact Measurement: We are committed to measuring and evaluating the impact of our interventions. We not only implement solutions, but also clearly demonstrate the value and benefits they bring to your organization. Our data-driven approach allows us to make informed decisions and adjust our strategies to maximize results.
As a key component of our services, we deliver periodic progress reports that highlight the enhancements we're making to your organization's culture of innovation. These reports offer tangible evidence of the positive impact of our services and the ways in which we're fostering improvement within your organization. Through this practice, we not only show our dedication to enacting changes but also ensure that these changes are meaningful, tailored to your organization's specific needs, and effective over the long haul.
The Dynamic Doers Lab employ tactics such as:
Workshops & Trainings: We offer interactive workshops designed to provide practical knowledge and skills in specific areas. Workshops can cover a wide range of topics, from Strategic Doing to systems thinking, innovation and distributed leadership. The workshops help address complex problems by creating the skills and new habits for embracing organizational change. The workshops are designed for work teams, project leaders and staff in government, academia, private, and non-profit organizations that seek to improve their skills and knowledge. Our training programs are designed to provide deeper and continuous training in specific areas. The trainings help solve problems of insufficient competencies and skills in the personnel. The trainings are designed for individuals and teams in all types of organizations looking to improve their ability to handle complex tasks and challenges.
Guidance: Our services are designed to assist organizations in tackling their most complex and adaptive challenges, where conventional, linear approaches fall short. Our experts offer seasoned advice, steer pilot project implementations, and bolster organizational transformation. Consulting addresses issues like insufficient strategy and execution, innovation deficits, and the complexities of navigating multifaceted problems. It is tailored for project leaders and teams across government, academia, private, and non-profit sectors who are in search of expert guidance and insights.
Frameworks: We create strategic and operational frameworks to help organizations define and achieve their objectives. These frameworks may include situation analysis, definition of objectives, strategies to achieve these objectives, and implementation and follow-up plans based on experimentation, learning, and continuous adaptation. The development of frameworks help solve problems of inadequate direction and coordination, lack of strategic vision and lack of clarity in the objectives. It is intended for leaders and management teams in all organizations seeking to define a clear path to success.
Our goal is to help your organization be competitive and lead the way to innovation and sustainable success in a complex world. We are committed to providing effective solutions, tailored to your needs, and backed by our unique principles of Strategic Doing and expertise in systems innovation. We strive to go beyond conventional solutions, generating real and sustainable value.
Dynamic Doers Lab is more than a service, it is a committed partnership in achieving a common goal: sustainable innovation and long-term success. To learn more about general concepts and definitions relevant to the lab, go here.
