Get the help you need when options feel unclear.

An agency was charged with improving access to family support services across the state. Leaders knew the current system was fragmented. Families often had to navigate multiple programs with different intake processes, eligibility rules, and timelines. The agency wanted to streamline access, but the path forward is not obvious. 

Should they invest in a new digital platform, restructure local service delivery, or focus on policy alignment across departments? Internal teams and community partners have different priorities. Without a shared process to evaluate these options, the conversation can leave you grappling with where to begin. 

In situations like this, an alternatives analysis creates a turning point. 

The Challenge of Too Many Choices 

In moments of complexity, it is easy for organizations to feel overwhelmed by competing options. Decisions stall when the direction is unclear, so time is lost, and frustration builds. Without structured and intentional planning, even well-intentioned efforts can lead to circular conversations or short-term fixes. An alternative analysis helps teams evaluate choices in a way that is impartial and focused on finding the best outcome. 

Bringing Structure to Uncertainty

An alternatives analysis is a way to identify the best and most supported path forward, not necessarily find the “perfect” solution. It evaluates shared goals, clear criteria, and realistic constraints. 

Our two-phase approach ensures clients focus their time and effort on the right options. We begin by helping teams eliminate unviable paths through high-level research and analysis. Then, we guide a deeper evaluation using criteria developed with input from the client and their relevant partners. This includes balancing priorities such as impact, cost, feasibility, and alignment with stakeholder values and requirements. 

Moving from Discussion to Decision 

Many organizations struggle not because they lack ideas but because they lack a decision-making structure that builds trust and supports progress. Our team facilitates conversations that help clarify what success looks like, what acceptable tradeoffs are, and how to move toward implementation. 

Through facilitation methods such as the ToP® approach, we create space for every stakeholder to contribute meaningfully. That input is then translated into direction rather than additional ambiguity. 

Turn Insight Into Action 

An alternatives analysis should do more than summarize findings. It should support decisions that people understand and are prepared to implement. We move beyond reports to deliver clear next steps, practical roadmaps, and implementation strategies that align with your goals.