Date of Award
2026
Document Type
Abstract
Degree Name
Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL)
Department
Organizational Leadership
First Advisor
Dr. Jenny Carter
Second Advisor
Dr. Joshua Henson
Abstract
This doctoral capstone project examined a 90-day consulting engagement designed to strengthen organizational capacity in a small, M/WBE-certified professional services firm operating in a government contracting environment. Grounded in authentic and servant leadership frameworks, the engagement used a structured 30-60-90-day intervention model to assess leadership alignment, administrative infrastructure, human resources capacity, data management practices, and marketing readiness. The project employed an organizational health check-up approach to diagnose systemic gaps, co-create solutions with organizational leadership, and implement practical tools to improve operational consistency, compliance readiness, and leadership effectiveness. Outcomes of the engagement included improved leadership alignment, standardized administrative and operational workflows, enhanced compliance readiness, and the development of customized tools to support performance tracking and decision-making.
Recommended Citation
Hicks, M. (2026). 90-Day Consulting Engagement Grounded in Authentic and Servant Leadership Approaches–Building Capacity for Small Business. [Doctoral capstone abstract, Southeastern University]. FireScholars. https://firescholars.seu.edu/dsl-abstracts/32
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