Organizational Change Management in an Agile Environment
In our last blog post, my colleague Nikki Angle wrote about the myths and realities of Agile in government. It’s a significant shift that requires increased communication, readiness assessments, training, and reinforcement – all components that we deliver every day through organizational change management. Two State of California…
Read MoreAgile in Government: Myths vs. Realities
We hear about ‘Agile’ in government projects more and more frequently. It’s not a new concept, but one with many misconceptions that can derail a transition from a Waterfall to Agile environment. According to Maria Burton from Focus on Training, her teams experienced three common myths as they transitioned…
Read MoreWe’ve Moved!
Highlands Consulting has outgrown our former office space on the 15th floor of the Wells Fargo Building in Downtown Sacramento. Our weekly all-staff meetings were getting crowded and our existing lease was ending, so we were pleased to find a new, larger office on the…
Read MoreCalTech Announces New Project Approval Lifecycle
Last week, the California Department of Technology (CalTech) celebrated the release of the new IT Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL). A result of the State Technology Approval Reform (STAR) initiative, the PAL replaces the current feasibility study report (FSR) and procurement processes with a new iterative…
Read MoreHelping Transform Health Care in California
Health care is undergoing a sea change, and it’s hard to predict what the California marketplace will look like even a year from now. The Affordable Care Act is impacting both public and private health care sectors. New plans are entering the market and long-established…
Read MoreAbout Highlands Consulting’s Culture
I think many aspects comprise the unique Highlands Consulting culture. We have a passion to help our clients succeed, an innate curiosity, a quest for learning, and an esprit de corps about client service. Our people want their clients and colleagues to excel. We’re flexible…
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