Pre-Conference Workshop – Designing Your Own Org Design Business
$349.00
Ready to Scale Your Organization Design Practice? Are you an independent or boutique organization design consultant looking to level up your practice? In today’s rapidly evolving market, where major firms are consolidating through acquisition, there’s never been a better time for us smaller consultancies to capture high-value opportunities—if you know how to position yourself effectively.
This is designed to be A Master Class for Independent & Boutique Consultants Who Want to Win Better Clients at Higher Fees
Join us April 28th | 12:30 – 4:30 PM @ The Curtis Hotel in Denver, CO
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Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 12:30 - 4:30 PM
Facilitators:
- Kate Dixon, an ODF advisory board member and Principal/Founder of Dixon Consulting
- Julian Chender, ODF Advisory Board Liaison and Founder of 11A Collaborative
Why This Workshop, Why Now?
The landscape for independent and boutique org design consultants is shifting dramatically. While larger firms are merging, sophisticated clients are increasingly seeking specialized expertise from boutique practices. This creates an unprecedented opportunity for independent and boutique consultants—but only for those who know how to:
- Win ideal clients who energize rather than drain
- Structure projects for guaranteed success
- Command premium fees that reflect their true value
- Build strategic partnerships that amplify their impact
What Makes This Workshop Different?
This isn't theoretical classroom learning - it’s a hands-on experiential workshop guided by wisdom from two consultants who've built thriving independent practices. Kate and Julian will share their proven frameworks for:
Crafting Your Unique Value Proposition
- Discover your perfect market niche
- Define your ideal client profile
- Transform your expertise into compelling benefits clients will pay premium fees to access
Mastering Project Scoping
- Develop a foolproof system for assessing client readiness
- Design projects that sell themselves
- Learn to identify and navigate the three critical client types: contact, buyer, and killer
- Create project timelines that match client capabilities
Pricing for Maximum Value
- Determine your optimal price point
- Select the right pricing model for different client types
- Craft high-value service packages
- Create proposals that justify premium fees
Strategic Partnership Development
- Identify and secure the right partners to expand your capabilities
- Design win-win collaboration models
- Build go-to-market strategies that leverage partnerships
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is specifically designed for:
- Independent organization design consultants looking to grow their practice
- Boutique firm owners looking to scale
- Experienced consultants launching their independent practice
Your Investment - Secure your spot in this exclusive pre-conference workshop to gain years of hard-won insights condensed into one transformative half-day. You'll walk away with:
- Ready-to-use templates for project scoping and pricing
- A framework for evaluating and pursuing ideal clients
- Strategies for building profitable partnerships
- A clear action plan for growing your practice
*Building on the success of the 2024 "ODF Indie Consultant" series, this workshop provides deep, practical insights you can use right now to grow your practice.*
Space is limited to ensure personal attention for each participant. Reserve your spot today.
Kate Dixon is the Principal and Founder of Dixon Consulting, a Certified B Corporation total rewards and leadership development consultancy specializing in compensation solutions, salary negotiation coaching, service pricing advice, as well as workshops and teambuilding for organizations of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 100 companies.
Kate has spent the past 25 years working for and consulting with leaders in for-profit companies including Nike, Intel, American Express, Silver Oak Cellars, MWD Agency, and Mercari, as well as nonprofits like The Learning Policy Institute, Northwest Housing Alternatives, One Community Health, DePaul Industries, and BOMA Project.
She’s the author of Name Your Price: Set Your Terms, Raise Your Rates, and Charge What You’re Worth as a Consultant, Coach, or Freelancer, and Pay UP! Unlocking Insider Secrets of Salary Negotiation. Kate has been a certified compensation professional for over 20 years, is an IFC Professional Certified Coach, and earned her MS in Human Resources Management and BA in Journalism from Purdue University.
When she’s not working, Kate loves to spend time with her family, walk in the Oregon forests with her little dog, or further her quest for the perfect pizza.
Julian is the founder of 11A Collaborative, a consulting firm that works to create healthy society through healthy organizations. He consults to purpose-driven businesses, nonprofits, foundations, public offices, and government agencies seeking to increase their impact.
Julian’s work focuses on facilitating human connection and shaping behavior at scale. In his early years at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)>, Julian’s portfolio included leadership and team development and enterprise strategy, all focused on the agency’s response to the global Ebola and Zika crises. From there, he moved to external consulting, eventually joining Accenture’s Operating Model & Organization Design practice shortly after its acquisition of Kates Kesler.
Over his career, Julian has consulted to purpose-driven organizations across sectors, from the Fortune 10 to nonprofits in education, arts, and public health, from intergovernmental European agencies to New York City public offices. He is a Certified Organization Design Practitioner and an ICF-Certified Coach who holds a master’s degree in Organization Development from American University and a B.A. in History from Swarthmore College. In 2020, he received the Emerging Practitioner Award from the Organization Development Network (ODN). He has served on the Board of Trustees of ODN and currently sits on the Board of Advisors for the Organization Design Forum.
