Hire the Best Organizational Development Consultants in Michigan

I build the systems, teams, and processes that help growing companies scale without things breaking. Over 10 years I've taken a consulting organization from 1 to 160 people, designed training and certification programs for highly specialized professionals — MDs, lawyers, PhDs, researchers — built CRM platforms from the ground up, and partnered directly with founders on organizational strategy and growth planning. I work across operations, customer success, training design, team development, and process optimization. I've also owned hiring and people operations, managed large-scale client onboarding, and built the accountability frameworks that made distributed teams perform consistently. I give honest assessments, build practical solutions, and stay involved until the work is implemented and effective.

I Help CEOs Uncover What Their Employees Aren’t Telling Them (and Fix What’s Costing Them Talent & Performance) I work at the intersection of HR analytics, employee engagement, and workforce risk, helping organizations understand what their people data is really telling them and ensuring leaders can actually use it to make informed decisions. In my current work, I regularly interview and collaborate with CHROs and senior HR leaders across large, complex, and global organizations, including Fortune-level companies. Through structured interviews and data-based assessments, I help evaluate and certify workforce and engagement practices while gaining deep exposure to how leading organizations identify, monitor, and address people-related risk across industries. Alongside this, I play a hands-on role in shaping workforce data platforms and reporting experiences. I lead platform and report enhancements by translating executive and customer feedback into clear requirements and partnering closely with development teams to improve functionality, data clarity, and usability ensuring insights are practical, accessible, and aligned with real-world decision-making needs. Over the past eight years, I’ve partnered with executive and HR leadership teams to analyze employee listening data, engagement trends, attrition patterns, and compensation signals. This cross-organizational perspective allows me to recognize patterns, early warning indicators, and emerging best practices that are often difficult to see from within a single organization. Many people-related challenges are lagging indicators. By the time turnover increases, burnout surfaces, or cultural issues become visible, the cost — both financial and human — is already high. My focus is on surfacing early, decision-ready workforce risk signals that enable leaders to act proactively rather than reactively. My background includes designing end-to-end employee listening strategies, managing engagement survey cycles, advising senior leaders, and helping shape the tools and reports they rely on. I’m especially interested in work that sits upstream — strengthening leadership awareness, reducing organizational risk, and supporting thoughtful, data-informed action. I’m always open to thoughtful conversations around workforce risk, people analytics, employee listening strategies, and executive decision support.

Experienced leader with more than 30 years in nonprofit and higher education administration, focused on driving performance improvement across organizations of all sizes. Consulting Experience As an Organizational Development Consultant, I have partnered with a diverse range of clients and successfully led complex projects. I have also facilitated strategic planning initiatives centered on clear vision, benchmarking, and measurable outcomes—elements that consistently support goal alignment, behavior change, and long-term results. Grant Development I have developed grant proposals for government agencies, community and private foundations, and corporate giving programs. These submissions have supported needs ranging from start-up funding to major multi-year operating projects and capital initiatives exceeding $10 million. Additional Areas of Expertise • Grant Strategy & Research • Proposal & Pitch Development • Project Management

Alan Carrig is a Managing Partner and Principle Consultant with Noble Rock Performance Solutions. He is a coach, consultant, speaker and experienced learning and development leader with over 15 years of experience of supporting hundreds of business owners and leaders to improve their performance and reach higher levels of success. His services include partnering with leaders to improve individual performance and achieve their goals through Career, Leadership and Executive Coaching services. He can also support your team or organization through custom workshops, seminars, and training programs. Group size is not an issue as Alan has conducted workshops for 100+ attendees. Alan is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, holds an Organizational Management degree from Bluffton University as well as a handful of other professional certificates. Leadership Coaching * Performance Coaching * Training * Curriculum Development * Instructional Design * Training Strategies * Relationship Management * Communications * Project Management * Learning Management * Team Leadership * Change Management

I help busy teams get organized, document their processes, and build practical training tools that make work easier to execute. I support clients who need help with project coordination, SOPs, onboarding materials, training resources, workflow cleanup, and change support. My background combines project management, operations leadership, learning and development, and industrial-organizational psychology, which means I understand both the work itself and the people who have to carry it out. I can help with: • Project planning, timelines, task tracking, and implementation support • SOPs, workflow documentation, process maps, and job aids • Onboarding checklists, training guides, and employee learning materials • Training decks, facilitator guides, participant resources, and reinforcement tools • Internal communication templates and change rollout support • Team organization, meeting structure, accountability tools, and follow-up systems • Employee engagement, feedback, and workplace effectiveness resources My clients usually come to me when they have moving pieces, unclear processes, unfinished documentation, or a team that needs more structure around how work gets done. I bring a practical, organized, and people-centered approach. I can help clarify what needs to happen, organize the details, create usable materials, and support the project through completion. Recent work includes managing operations for a 75-unit community, improving team systems, developing training and communication tools, supporting onboarding and HR processes, and designing workplace learning experiences for professional and academic environments. Common deliverables include: • Project plans • SOP manuals • Onboarding guides • Training decks • Facilitator guides • Job aids • Workflow documents • Communication templates • Meeting agendas and follow-up trackers • Change implementation tools If you need someone who can bring structure to the work and create tools your team can actually use, I can help.

Dynamic HR and Operations Specialist | Expert in Compensation Processes, Project Management, and Data Analysis With over 15 years of experience in HR operations, recruiting, training, and compensation management, I am a results-oriented professional committed to driving organizational success through strategic leadership and innovative solutions. My extensive background spans across various industries, including technology, education, and consulting, enabling me to bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project. Key Areas of Expertise: Compensation Processes: I excel in developing and documenting compensation frameworks, procedures, and guidelines that align with business strategies. My experience includes managing executive and sales compensation, administering long-term incentives, and optimizing compensation structures to attract and retain top talent. Project Management: As an expert in Jira software, I have successfully led multiple high-impact projects, streamlining operations and enhancing team collaboration. My project management skills ensure that all initiatives are executed efficiently and deliver measurable results. Data Analysis and Reporting: Leveraging advanced tools like Power BI and Excel, I provide detailed data analysis, create dashboards, and generate reports that drive informed decision-making. My ability to translate complex data into actionable insights has consistently contributed to improved business performance. Recruiting and Talent Acquisition: With a proven track record in full-cycle recruiting, I have built robust talent pipelines and reduced time-to-hire by implementing data-driven sourcing strategies. My experience spans from technical roles in leading tech companies to executive positions in diverse industries. Training and Development: I am passionate about fostering employee growth and engagement through tailored training programs. My approach includes developing eLearning modules, implementing onboarding processes, and providing continuous support to ensure that teams are equipped to succeed. Notable Achievements: Managed compensation process documentation and alignment for major organizations, reducing compensation-related queries by 30%. Led a project integrating CRM and third-party search engines, reducing apply-to-offer time by 40% and enhancing recruitment efficiency. Spearheaded the development of data-driven SOPs and best practices, optimizing workflow and increasing productivity across teams. Reduced turnover rate from 14.4% to 4.6% at a global OEM, significantly improving employee retention and satisfaction. Professional Experience: As the Managing Partner at Yalla Consulting, I oversee operations and strategic direction across the MENA and APAC regions. I lead technical recruiting efforts and provide organizational consultancy services to businesses seeking to optimize their HR operations and compensation processes. During my tenure at Amazon AWS, I served as an Executive Recruiter, developing dynamic sourcing and growth strategies for Business Intelligence teams. I utilized Jira to manage the recruitment pipeline, ensuring efficiency and accuracy at every stage of the hiring process. At Nesco Resource, as the Director of Training and Development, I designed and implemented training programs that increased engagement and drove business forward. My focus on data analysis using Power BI allowed me to monitor training effectiveness and align it with compensation structures. Why Choose Me: I bring a unique blend of strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and hands-on experience to every project. Whether you need to develop a comprehensive compensation framework, manage a complex project, or enhance your recruitment strategy, I am equipped with the skills and expertise to deliver exceptional results. I am committed to providing tailored solutions that align with your business goals and contribute to your long-term success. Let’s Connect: If you’re looking for a seasoned professional who can add value to your HR operations, compensation processes, or project management initiatives, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s work together to achieve your organizational objectives and drive excellence across your team.