by Laura Holmes
Consulting Services
All the things
Below is a list of services and areas of focus, but it isn't exhaustive. Sometimes it can be hard to articulate exactly what you need. So, let's chat. Let's talk about All the things - What's on your mind? Where do you feel stuck? What are you excited about? Together we can identify how I can best help. It may be something below or it may be something completely different. Either way, I am excited to figure it out with you.
CONSULTING
Leadership
Fractional Leadership
Currently have a leadership gap? I can provide retainer-based support to teams while the organization looks for a full-time leader or during transitional time periods. I can support HR, Services, and Operational organizations navigating transitions and changes both big and small.
New Leader Coaching & Mentorship
The transition from Individual Contributor to leader, is a big deal, but often an under-supported promotion. What makes someone successful as an IC is often an entirely different skillset, and without proper care an attention can be discouraging to both the new leader and their team. My support is an important addition to 'Manager 101' style coursework because I provide continuous check-ins, guidance, and support that offers years of insight helping new leaders manage this pivotal transition.
Stakeholder Management
Project manage large scale company initiatives to ensure cross-functional alignment, stakeholder engagement, and timely delivery of key milestones.
Culture
Build Meaningful Culture
Meaningful culture doesn't just happen. It takes a conscious effort to establish and maintain. Creating the type of meaningful culture organization strive for is about more than checking boxes, it takes real work that is grounded in the employee experience. I work with teams and organizations who are trying to define, build, or improve their team culture by providing practical guidance and tools to create the culture they want.
Navigate Remote & Hybrid Work Environments
In today's evolving professional landscape, managing teams in remote & hybrid environments is paramount to a businesses success. I consult with teams and organizations on how to approach remote and hybrid work based on over a decade of leading remote & hybrid teams as a fully remote employee myself. Creating meaningful connection and high performing teams across a variety of geographies is not only possible, but it can be a resounding success.
Team Mentorship
Personalized support for all members of a team who are looking to elevate awareness of how they show up in the workplace. Mentorship provides teams with an unbiased, outside perspective to offer practical skill development and mindset transformation; empowering participants to overcome business challenges, enhance interpersonal relationships, and achieve their growth objectives.
Process
HR Processes
People based processes are at the core of a successful organization and thriving employees. I work with leaders and HR teams to develop consistent, repeatable practices so that all employees have a chance to engage at their best. Programs include: onboarding & training; performance management; succession planning; coaching; employee engagement.
Build for Scale
Provide support, guidance, and recommendations for teams who are looking to scale in a fast-paced start-up environment. Define key processes from the start to ensure teams are set-up for long term success: clearly defined roles & role expectations; onboarding & training programs; performance metrics aligned with company metrics; succession planning & career growth paths.
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SaaS Implementation Process & Professional Services
provide advisory services when considering or in the midst of implementing of a new, transformative software platform. Will work directly with implementation team and product vendors to ensure thoughtful implementation, taking into consideration potential roadblocks, employee impact, change management, training, etc.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Laura and seeing up close the impact her work has on individuals, teams, and entire organizations.
At the individual level Laura is an expert at building relationships of trust, understanding core concerns, and helping guide individuals as a coach and mentor. I’ve seen her develop many leaders that have continued to grow beyond their time together by implementing the coaching that Laura has provided. Her performance framework has proven impactful in the short term, and continues with long term success.
For teams, Laura has excelled at building cultures of trust, togetherness, and high performance even amongst the headwinds of a hybrid/remote work culture. The teams she builds operate seamlessly together, and those effects ripple outward to impact other teams.
For organizations, Laura has proven to be a culture carrier, building relationships across teams, channels, departments, and workstreams. Her influence on other leaders allows more effective collaboration, and promotes a culture of transparency for all in the organization.
I have personally seen the impact of Laura’s work and can attest to the results we experienced as an organization due to her efforts."
Jordan Roberts
Sr. Manager, Business Partner & Employee Relations