Strategic Financial Projection Models. DC LLC has developed spreadsheet-based financial projection models that assist colleges and universities in strategic planning and in linking plans to budgets. To see a demonstration of the models and to download specifications, the training guides, and the models themselves click to SFP Model Downloads.

Strategic Planning Design.
DC LLC can help you put together a process that will utilize technology to bring all stakeholder groups together in a search for a strategy that delivers new value to continuing and new audiences. Available from a link on the publications page of this website is the 2004 book from NACUBO by Nate Dickmeyer called, "Strategic Thinking: Integrating Strategic Planning into Daily University Worklife."

Budgeting System Design.
DC LLC is experienced in facilitating university budget task forces. These groups build systems out of the standard mold to promote institutional strategy by bringing the right information to the right people under rules that all constituencies agree to. Strategies are moved forward with sound resource allocation systems. Download the 2005 essay from Nate Dickmeyer on Budget System Design from the Publications page of this website.

Financial Assessment.
DC LLC can help you understand your institution’s financial strengths and weaknesses. Having pioneered ratio analysis and financial projection modeling, and applied these concepts in challenging consultation and accreditation situations, DC LLC can assure clients a sophisticated view of their financial situation and a timely response strategy. Financial assessments are important preparations for accreditation and administrative transitions. Occasionally, an independent observer is required when internally-generated indicators are in conflict.

System Assessment. DC LLC has broad experience with administrative software specifications and requests for proposals, online business system design, strategic organization design and student financial service design. Many campuses have desired a more rigorous approach to system creation than their own people are able to provide while remaining dedicated to their work. DC LLC is not affiliated with any vendor and provides an unbiased assessment.

System Implementation and Project Management. DC LLC has experience in designing and leading the implementation of administrative software systems, financial systems, student financial services systems, strategic initiatives, market approaches and campus relocation and development projects. These medium-term projects often take a set of skills, including detailed project plan development, task force facilitation, vendor coordination and system configuration that university administrators get little practice in. DC LLC can design and/or coordinate the project and allow administrators to focus on keeping critical systems running during transitions.

Location Assessment. DC LLC has developed a series of approaches for assessing demand and facilitating site acquisition teams. These efforts include lease or purchase negotiations, site assessment, student needs assessment, academic planning coordination, renovation or construction planning. These efforts require medium-term intense guidance, best done by someone less concerned with day-to-day operations.

Transition Services. When the opportunity to select a CFO or other finance and administration staff member arises, a needs assessment may be called for that reflects the opportunities and weaknesses of the existing operation as viewed by experts.

Team Facilitation. We can provide skilled facilitators to keep task forces on track. DC LLC relies less on so-called team-building exercises, and more on a style of facilitation that takes contributions of each team member while on task and magnifies it in such a way that contributions are built by the team with a full awareness of the process.