…"lagniappe"…an old New Orleans business custom of providing "a little something extra"

Larson Slade Associates has cultivated a stellar team of senior consultants from a wide range of business backgrounds. We draw on this diverse experience and knowledge to craft a solution or service for every business or project need. Building on these strengths, we have acquired distinguished acclaim in four significant areas.

Front-end analysis: The most important step in a successful project is the first one. We strongly emphasize front-end analysis, during which we work with you to clearly define your requirements and expectations for the service we will provide. Then we develop a detailed project plan to meet your requirements, with clearly defined tasks and deliverables, milestones, and budget. You benefit by having our experienced team's perspective during this formulative process. This front-end assessment approach has repeatedly proven its worth in our ability to meet and exceed our customers' expectations.

Performance diligence: During project performance, we continue to draw on our experience to constantly monitor project progress for signs of difficulties that may result in delays or lowered performance standards. Having worked as consultants in numerous industries, we provide the foresight that comes from acquiring "best practices" and "lessons learned" from previous projects. This is especially helpful with the implementation of technology.

Communications: We maintain a practical and effective investment in communications technology and practice communications methods that save you time and money and keep you apprised of project progress. We provide daily, weekly, or monthly progress reports, depending on your need. We also have established strategic partnerships with technology vendors who provide tools for Web-enabled communications, including online meetings. For example, we regularly facilitate online team meetings using the Internet. This includes live, online work or training sessions, during which project team members create or revise a word processing document, spreadsheet, or other presentation file; learn how to use software or receive other training; or participate in a project- or organization-wide briefing. We offer a variety of prices and service options, and all of them will save you significant time and money. Some of our customers perform entire projects without ever getting together in one physical location!

Creativity and quality: We delight in infusing our work with creative ideas and quality that distinguish it from many others. Whether it is a clever website, a stimulating training exercise, or a canny work-around to a project dilemma, we thrive on challenges that require innovative inspiration. Let us show you!