The Napa Group partners with businesses and non-profit organizations to develop and reshape structures and systems that facilitate implementation of their strategic objectives, improve their operations and respond to changing market demands.

Through our experience as managers and leaders in business and higher education and our expertise in change management, we apply an integrated approach to strategic planning and organizational and workforce dynamics. We work closely with our clients to implement their plans and organizational strategies. Additionally, we bring data analysis, market trends and customer and constituent perspectives into decision making and problem solving.

Our customized approach for each organization is informed by the organization’s own culture and strategic opportunities.

The Napa Group’s consulting in organizational design focuses on creating and implementing the organizational model and systems that will enhance and sustain your business objectives and market position. It incorporates:

  • A comprehensive view: Assessing staffing needs and structure, deciding where and how to invest, developing management strategies, building collaboration and teamwork, supporting leadership growth, ensuring mutual satisfaction and implementing ongoing measurement.
  • Strategic leadership development: Counseling presidents, CEOs, executive teams and individuals to understand their capabilities, strengths, weaknesses and strategic value and manage up, down and across to think strategically and act comprehensively to benefit the organization and its goals.
  • Volunteer engagement and management: Providing streamlined methods for effectively recruiting, developing and retaining volunteers to contribute long-term
    value-added services in education, advancement, alumni relations and fundraising organizations.
  • Operating plans and financial modeling: Offering proprietary templates and tools that forecast financial performance, assign responsibilities for achieving organizational goals and priorities and create a culture of high performance supported by best practice management and accountability systems.



“The Napa Group provided the industry-specific expertise that we needed to formalize a new strategic plan that will expand and strengthen relationships among our students, alumni, friends, and the University. The Napa Group’s leadership and timely feedback were instrumental for our organization to develop a successful plan within a condensed time period.”

Phil Esten, President & CEO, University of Minnesota Alumni Association