Formulating a strategy requires skill and innovation. But that isn’t the hard part. The critical stage between formulating a strategy and implementation is where strategy can become reality – or not. How do you turn a good idea into something that happens?
In Greek mythology, a hydra is the nine-headed serpent slain by Hercules as one of his twelve labors: when any one of its heads is cut off, it is replaced by two others. This is a great way to characterize the ever-changing threat that the many agencies of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) face every day.
“You want the best players to like you for all the reasons. It won't work. It'll bite you in the bum after awhile. You need to have the same standards for everyone. You can treat people differently because each one is different, but they all have to march to the same drummer, to the same standards." – Greg Popovich
Washington, DC, October 17, 2016 — Consulting Magazine announced that Arc Aspicio ranked 15th on their Fastest Growing Firms list for 2016. The list of Fastest Growing Firms celebrates the nation’s top consulting firms in terms of revenue growth over a three-year period.
Across Government, agencies are responding to new mandates, challenges, and priorities – and rarely do these shifts come with budget increases to match. 2017 will bring increased uncertainty. Depending on the outcome of the presidential election, strategic directions may shift a little, or a lot.
Washington, DC, September 27, 2016 — Washington SmartCEO magazine named Arc Aspicio as one of its finalists for the 2016 GovStar Awards. Arc Aspicio is among four other notable finalists in its category, Small Business Industry Star.
November’s presidential election may produce a range of outcomes so varied in its implications for DHS that it poses a challenge for agencies that are in the throes of planning for the transition.
Washington, DC, September 28, 2016 — Inc. Magazine recognized Arc Aspicio by naming the company to their 2016 Inc. 5000 list. This exclusive list honors the fastest-growing companies in the nation. As a member, Arc Aspicio joins the ranks of many successful companies like Zappos and Yelp.
Washington, DC, September 26, 2016 — The Greater Washington Government Contractor (GovCon) Awards have recognized Arc Aspicio by naming the consulting firm as a finalist in the category Contractor of the Year. These distinguished awards honor the best organizations in the government contracting community for 2016.
Expectations from mission stakeholders and citizens are rising rapidly. The public and senior Government leaders expect modern, innovative solutions to long-standing problems. Traditional problem solving methods have not generated solutions that meet dynamic mission needs.
As the Government increasingly uses design thinking to drive innovation, agencies should incorporate the development of “Archetypes” or “Personas” into their essential strategies to more closely identify with customers.
Innovation is the driving force for competition throughout many different organizations. Without it, service, strategy, and technology become stale, and customers get bored.
“What do you do for a living?” In the Washington, D.C. area, this is a commonly asked question. And, “consulting” and “Government” are frequent responses. Consulting continues to be a sought-after job for industry veterans, those entering the workforce, and some looking for a career change.
