Governamental Agencies

Governmental entities need professionals who can integrate their various systems among a variety of offices… each with its own history, culture and stakeholder interests. Whether integrating project factors, fixing upon the most cost-effective initiatives for organizational effectiveness or bringing out the best in the talent at hand, MacDonald-Bedford has the experience and the expertise to help you achieve success. Quickly, we have you doing what's necessary, then attacking what's possible and suddenly you "Realize the Impossible."

Program and Project Management
MacDonald-Bedford offers professional project management services to the agencies and offices of the government. Consistent with the scope and nature of a project, we apply the appropriate tools and 'best practices'. For many, a pressing need is to gain the project controls that derive from efficient information systems, effective scheduling and accurate estimating. Additionally, we assist non-federal governmental agencies ensure that contracts, which utilize federal funds, are administered in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other agency supplements.

Business Management Consulting Services
MacDonald-Bedford's MOBIS (Management, Organizational and Business Improvement Services) program offers agencies a variety of strategies and approaches that range from simple streamlining measures to radical reengineering projects. These services especially assist federal agencies respond to the demands of the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). GPRA has sanctioned greater oversight to government audit and inspection elements. Fundamental to these efforts is the adoption of benchmarks and the use of Strategic Plans which must be updated and revised at least every three years.

Professional Development & Training
Government agencies execute policies and programs that cut across functional lines and demand the involvement of other agencies and levels of government oversight. Our coaches focus on techniques proven effective in an interdependent environment. Additionally, MacDonald-Bedford offers partnering and teambuilding exercises that create the collaboration and synergy required to expedite missions in such an environment.