Twin Cities Consulting :: Catalyst Consulting Services

About Us

Catalyst Consulting Group delivers affordable and effective customized solutions to organizational performance challenges. We also create tailored training and educational programs as well as user-focused documentation and information repositories that result in improved workplace functioning.

	Capacity Building – We believe that when our contracts are complete, our clients should be better equipped to help themselves the next time similar performance challenges arise. We make sure to leave you with the tools, knowledge, and know-how so that you emerge a stronger and smarter organization.

	Collaboration – First and foremost, we view ourselves as your partners. Our specialists are excellent listeners who won’t make rigid assumptions about your project. We work with you to develop and implement the best strategies to resolve your needs within your timeline, budget, staff restrictions, and organizational culture.

	Integrity – We know that your dollars are precious. We deliver only those products and services that we agree to, without a hard sell for more. We know the latest learning technologies, but only choose those that make the best sense for your audience, budget, and environment. We believe that honesty, trust, integrity, and being straight-forward are the best policies.

	Sharing Knowledge – We are committed to creating best work practices in your workplace and in our profession. We believe that everyone benefits from sharing their wisdom from project “post-mortems.” We are open-minded and life-long learners.

	Service – We pride ourselves on our much-praised customer services. Whether your projects are enterprise-wide complex endeavors, or straightforward and require only a few hours, we give you the same personalized and responsive service.

Every project is framed by your business goals, mission, and strategic plans, and begins with a thorough needs clarification. Our research-based methodology guides all project phases, yet leaves room for creativity and flexibility. Regular feedback checkpoints guarantee that our chosen strategy continues to be the most effective possible. Our processes and deliverables are thoroughly documented, leaving you with tools to succeed the next time similar challenges arise.

Our Staff

Nancy E. Weiss
President and CEO
For nearly 20 years, Nancy E. Weiss has provided organizations with creative solutions to their training, educational, documentation, and organizational development needs. Nancy’s broad experience includes the corporate, non-profit, government, and small business sectors and spans the project spectrum from large international software implementations to one-on-one management coaching with small business owners.

Nancy has developed numerous train-the-trainer programs as well as technical and “soft skill” courses. She manages complex projects requiring the documentation of critical processes and the structuring of institutional information. She has developed web-based, computer-based and instructor-led training programs for a variety of audiences. Most recently, she has worked as an organizational development coach helping clients enhance the infrastructures of their organizations.

Ms. Weiss has an M.Ed. in Instructional Systems and Technology from the University of Minnesota with an emphasis in Training and Development.

Angela Hed
Manager of Operations
Angela Hed received a MFA from the University of Cincinnati and a BA from the University of Minnesota – Morris. Before moving to Minneapolis, Angela was an art instructor at Northern Kentucky University. For the past three years, Angela has worked for various organizations developing, coordinating, and marketing arts programs. She is the office manager for Catalyst Consulting Group and works on various writing projects.

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