Miami-based consulting firm
Systems change when people do
We catalyze progress through collaboration
Our Mission
At LM Genuine Solutions, we deliver strategic and impactful solutions for our client’s unique needs, challenges, or priorities.
Our vision
LM Genuine Solutions is consistently the cornerstone of bold, strategic, local collaborations that achieve exponential impact throughout our communities at large.
CHANGE IS THE ONLY CONSTANT
driving change
At LMGS, we know that today’s solutions cannot be cookie cutter or based upon a strict and stringent methodology. We approach each challenge as an opportunity to fully understand and learn about local communities and stakeholders. Game plans must be customized to achieve the goals set forth by the client. We see each of our client’s successes as a win for their community. We have built our solid reputation through honesty, upfront communication, consistency, consensus, and achievement. Complex goals become possible with LMGS through systems-thinking and an understanding of the human element that drives change – all the while keeping pace with our clients’ needs.
Expertise at Work
LM Genuine Solutions, a full-service firm, holistically assesses goals, priorities, and needs at the start of all client relationships. Deliverable-based scopes are uniquely tailored for each statement of work. Situational dynamics will mold the final integrated approach to each client engagement. The comprehensive framework of services available are as follows.
Our Core Consulting Services
- Strategic Business Planning & Business Planning
- Nonprofit Consulting & Community Engagement
- Project Management & Change Management
- Grant Management & Fund Development
- Communications & Facilitation Services
Project Spotlight
LMGS works with organizations that focus on purposeful and impactful work, which aligns with LMGS’s mission and vision, and that is driven forward in partnership with stakeholders and community members. Here are examples of successful partnerships.
How we work
LMGS has developed a working process to achieve agreed upon outcomes. LMGS focuses on each client’s unique priorities, goals and needs and offers a holistic, action-oriented approach. Although each client is different, and their needs are diverse, the following is a framework used to guide the development of the customized, collaborative plan that leads to the successful completion of shared goals.
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Exploration
Listen to Understand
Planning
Develop Scope & Schedule
Development
Deliverables & Milestones
Delivery & Execution
Expectations & Goals
1
Exploration
Listen to Understand
This first phase is a set of informal and/or formal discussions organized to determine if LMGS is good match for the client’s goals and needs. LMGS facilitates these discussions to understand the proposed goals or begin the co-development of the initial goals for the engagement. LMGS spends the time to fully comprehend the organizational and/or client’s purpose, goals, and needs. Asking the right questions and continually clarifying the needs of the client is essential at this stage.
2
Planning
Develop a Scope & Schedule
Once the project has met the LMGS criteria for a successful client, creating the roadmap to the project’s success will begin. This includes developing a detailed project schedule, creating a communication plan, and setting transparent and measurable goals and deliverables. This is where the scope of the project is clearly defined.
3
Development
Deliverables & Milestones
During development, the LMGS team establishes the tasks necessary to reach all agreed upon deliverables and milestones. The team denotes the different responsibilities and sets internal deadlines. LMGS’s team also identifies potential risks and creates a risk management and mitigation plan.
4
Delivery/Execution
Expectations & Goals
The Delivery of the project begins with a launch where each client is well informed of how the project will be handled and the project is kicked off.
The project team will follow the work schedule that is established and work through tasks to complete the project within the required timeframe. LMGS has the years of experience, foresight, and the agility to pivot or recalibrate throughout the process, if necessary. We also break down barriers that have potential to slow the team from completing tasks and adapt to changes in the project as they arise.
Closing & Refinement
Summarize Results
At the closing stage, the leadership team of LMGS will review the entire project and complete a detailed close out report. A presentation to the clients and their stakeholders will summarize and showcase the results and the impact of the project, allowing the client to see that all requested outcomes have been achieved.
How we work
LMGS has developed a working process to achieve agreed upon outcomes. LMGS focuses on each client’s unique priorities, goals and needs and offers a holistic, action-oriented approach. Although each client is different, and their needs are diverse, the following is a framework is used to guide the development of the customized, collaborative plan that leads to the successful completion of shared goals.
1. Exploration
Listen to Understand
2. Planning
Develop a Scope and Schedule
3. Development
Deliverables & Milestones
4. Delivery/Execution
Expectations & Goals
1. Exploration
Relationship Development & Initial Review
This first phase is a set of informal and/or formal discussions organized to determine if LMGS is good match for the client’s goals and needs. LMGS facilitates these discussions to understand the proposed goals or begin the co-development of the initial goals for the engagement. LMGS spends the time to fully comprehend the organizational and/or client’s purpose, goals, and needs. Asking the right questions and continually clarifying the needs of the client is essential at this stage.
2. Planning
Develop a Scope & Schedule
Once the project has met the LMGS criteria for a successful client, creating the roadmap to the project’s success will begin. This includes developing a detailed project schedule, creating a communication plan, and setting transparent and measurable goals and deliverables. This is where the scope of the project is clearly defined.
3. Development
Deliverables & Milestones
During development, the LMGS team establishes the tasks necessary to reach all agreed upon deliverables and milestones. The team denotes the different responsibilities and sets internal deadlines. LMGS’s team also identifies potential risks and creates a risk management and mitigation plan.
4. Delivery/Execution
Expectations & Goals
The Delivery of the project begins with a launch where each client is well informed of how the project will be handled and the project is kicked off.
The project team will follow the work schedule that is established and work through tasks to complete the project within the required timeframe. LMGS has the years of experience, foresight, and the agility to pivot or recalibrate throughout the process, if necessary, as well as break down barriers that have potential to slow the team from completing tasks and adapt to changes in the project as they arise.
Closing & Refinement
Summarize Results
At the closing stage, the leadership team of LMGS will review the entire project and complete a detailed close out report. A presentation to the clients and their stakeholders will summarize and showcase the results and the impact of the project, allowing the client to see that all requested outcomes have been achieved.
LMGS Clients
Since the company’s inception in 2018, LMGS has supported numerous clients in making a positive impact in their communities. With the guidance of LMGS, these organizations have created local solutions that are sustainable and impactful in their communities.
entities and organizations LMGS has worked with
our certifications
Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certificate
Micro Business Enterprise (Micro) Certificate
Miami-Dade County Small Business Enterprise
Woman Owned Small Business/Women Business Enterprise
Woman & Minority Business Certification
The Association of Consultants to Nonprofits
Real Insights. Real Impact.
We believe strong organizations are built through clear thinking, honest conversations, and disciplined follow-through. Below are resources from our team on the strategies, practices, and approaches that help mission-driven organizations grow, lead and deliver lasting impact.
A Practical Guide for Nonprofit Organizations Navigating Growth, Complexity, and Change
If your nonprofit is outgrowing its systems or navigating change, this guide provides the leadership practices and capacity-building strategies needed to stay mission-focused.
Learn how to manage organizational complexity and build a structure that supports sustainable growth.
A Strategic Guide to Stakeholder Engagement
When stakeholder engagement is done well, it builds trust, surfaces what decision-makers need to hear, and strengthens the credibility of your plan.
This guide will help you design an engagement process that brings the right people to the table, gathers meaningful input, and connects what you learn to real decisions.
A Practical Guide to Strategic Planning
Stop guessing at your next steps and start making organization decisions with confidence.
This guide provides a clear strategic planning process to help your leadership team align on priorities, organize resources effectively, and move your most important work forward with a practical, action-oriented plan.