Our Philosophy The Vaughan Consulting Group adheres to guiding principles that underlie consulting directions and activities. These principles serve to organize efforts, provide direction, and help define boundaries to our work, clarifying not only what should be done, but what should not be done. We feel these principles are healthy and desirable for organizations, and they reflect our general beliefs about how to help organizations improve. PARTICIPATIVE DESIGNS Employees who are affected by change should be involved in the planning and implementing that change. To accomplish a sense of ownership, Vaughan Consulting utilizes participative methods that involve employees in the planning and design of any initiatives that affect them. FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE The very act of choosing the positive as the focus of inquiry begins the process of moving towards a more desirable future. The Vaughan Consulting Group takes an appreciative approach to projects, helping clients frame questions and define the scope of inquiry in ways that focus on the positive. SHARED VISION To facilitate deep employee involvement in organizational planning, The Vaughan Consulting Group uses large-group intervention methods, such as Search Conference and Open Space. These approaches energize employees to create compelling visions and effective strategies to get there. IMPACT The Vaughan Consulting Group believes that any kind of intervention undertaken to accomplish organizational impact should be valued - or valuated.  We begin with the end in mind, working with the client to specify desired outcomes before the project starts.