KDM Consultants, Inc.

Why Do Our Clients Call Us?

To speak the truth
We work with smart, capable clients. Good people in good organizations with worthy missions. They call us because they know that even in the best organizations it sometimes takes an outside voice to say things differently, to tell their stories in new ways, or to see emerging patterns.

To create space for thinking, learning, and planning
Talented, creative leaders often find it hard to make time for strategy and learning. We make it easier for them by organizing, preparing, and facilitating planning projects, and bringing new ideas to the table.

To address complex challenges and leverage opportunities
New initiatives or special projects can stress even the most efficient organizations, or they can require expertise that's not available on staff. We can help manage projects so staff can focus on providing the creative input, without losing focus on their core work.

Background

Kay Edwards founded KDM Consultants in 2006. Kay has over 20 years of consulting experience and has worked with organizations throughout the United States, leading research and planning projects in the fields of financial services, grant making, higher education, health care, human services, religious, and membership organizations. She is a national leader in research among faith-based and denominational institutions, and has developed research models which enable organizations to learn and plan while respecting their unique culture and relationships with their constituents. She founded KDM Consultants to bring together the three key elements organizations need to succeed: knowledge about themselves and their world; thoughtful planning and design of systems and structures; and effective execution of projects.