An Organization Reality Report (ORR) is a candid and comprehensive articulation of an organization’s current state as seen through the eyes of its 20-30 top leaders. The report’s target audience is CEOs, Boards, and Executive Teams needing to accelerate prioritization and alignment amidst complex change. 

The data used to produce an ORR are verbatim quotes from confidential one-on-one interviews. Conducted by senior organizational consultants, the interviews provide a seasoned and reflective space for executives to make implicit thinking explicit, often at a depth they haven’t shared before. Quotes are then anonymized and arranged into a clear storyline using content analysis software.

The output is a snapshot of integrated thinking that is otherwise impossible to see, allowing executives to quickly and clearly understand similarities and differences in perspectives. By surfacing difficult systemic issues without pointing fingers, the ORR lowers defenses and gives an executive team a shared jumping-off point from which to plan strategic paths forward.

Common situations in which an ORR is useful

• Changes in external markets demand an evolution in vision and strategy
• Shifts in technology require rethinking operating model and cost structure
• Executives, focused on silos, are failing to see cross-enterprise issues and opportunities
• Top team members aren’t getting critical conversations out on the table
• Mistrust and/or fear are diminishing the quality of communication and dialogue
• Prioritization and resource allocation decisions are ineffective or not happening
• The organization is struggling to develop key capabilities essential to future success

Details and logistics

• 2-3 months to complete from kickoff to report delivery
• 2-3 senior consultants
• The report is typically several pages of easy-to-digest narrative hyperlinked to 30-40 pages of verbatim quotes for deeper understanding 
• Price can vary depending on size and complexity. $130K average cost

Testimonials from clients who’ve used the ORR

“Our executive team was seeking alignment on some challenging issues. It required a partner who could work at the intersection of strategy, organization, and team dynamics. After an extensive search, we chose The Sundheim Group. They delivered, helping us chart a path forward. They are excellent at working with an executive teams who value a deeply experienced partner.”

-Julie Murphy – CHRO, Ansys

“For six years, over the course of my tenure as CEO, The Sundheim Group was an invaluable trusted advisor working with me and 40 partners to run our 700-person firm. They have an unparalleled ability to understand both the hard and soft levers needed to drive success and to tailor solutions for what will actually make a difference. I deeply appreciated their partnership and guidance.”

–Mike Burton – CEO, Cornerstone Research