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Our Story

The Left Bank (Rive Gauche) represents the southern bank of the River Seine “where Paris learned to think.” It’s an area known for creativity and forward-thinking approaches. Academics, artists, writers, and philosophers congregated here to create a cross-sector community of bold thinkers.

Left Bank Consulting was founded with the same vision. We are a consultancy for those who seek innovative solutions when launching new initiatives or addressing persistent and systemic challenges. We intentionally work across sectors to ensure that all organizations realize their full potential and create lasting impact through collaboration. We serve K12 education, nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, philanthropy, and businesses committed to social impact. Our clients are varied, but they have one thing in common: all share commitment to racial and social equity.

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Our Services

We listen to your most pressing challenges and pain points and support you with customized solutions for lasting impact. Whether you need help incubating an idea or accelerating a promising strategy, your unique journey matters. Relationships are fundamental to transformative change and Left Bank Consulting will honor your vision, rooted in your community, without compromise.

  • Visioning and Strategy Development

    We help you develop your north star to align all priorities, decisions, and initiatives based on critical characteristics for success and future opportunities. This vision sets the stage for key initiatives, improvements, or re-alignment activities.

    Landscape Assessment

    We conduct interviews, surveys, site visits, and observations to fully understand the current state of your organization. We summarize results and, when feasible, create dashboards aligned to assessments of your vision.

    New Market Development

    We assist you in identifying new opportunities and markets, leveraging our global networks to explore and engage new collaborators, enabling innovation and breaking down barriers and misconceptions.

  • Gap Analysis

    We help you leverage your assets and uncover opportunities to reach your desired state by addressing persistent and challenging gaps by backmapping from your defined vision.

    Priorities for Immediate and Long-Term Impact

    We facilitate the development of intended outcomes with meaningful priorities to achieve your near-term and long-term goals.

    Incubation

    We support you in refining your ideas, developing strategies, and preparing for successful implementation. This includes helping you navigate partnerships and aligning your initiatives with your strategic goals.

  • Implementation Plans

    We turn strategic plans into action by creating implementation plans that are achievable within a defined timeline. We work with you to monitor your plan, facilitate the work, and provide ongoing support through thought leadership.

    Cross-Sector Facilitation

    Continuing from the initial visioning stage, our facilitation services remain throughout the journey, ensuring all voices are included and guiding you through collaborative efforts to achieve mutual benefits.

Let’s journey together.