XCG consultants manage project initiation, administration/ implementation and evaluation of complex multi-institutional multisite projects.

Utilizing project management methodologies, tools and templates, XCG consultants deliver projects on schedule and budget. We can prepare project charters, work breakdown structures, work plans, risk assessment matrices and other project documentation.

Stakeholder management is essential to successful project implementation. XCG consultants are experienced in stakeholder analysis and mapping, developing and engaging key stakeholder relationships. We can faciliate your high-level project and policy meetings.

Communication is a critical skill for stakeholder engagement. XCG prides its consultants for their excellent communication ability. We can also prepare a variety of written materials for you including annual reports, funding proposals, press releases, research reports and other communication documentation.

XCG consultants have a deep respect for data and evaluation. From designing and developing evaluation frameworks, audit and logic models to tools and instruments, XCG consultants provide detailed research and evaluation services.

We design web-based surveys, in-person or online focus groups and conduct key informant interviews. We can prepare research summaries and reports, and help you with research ethics review applications should you require them.

At XCG, we know that many non-profits need extra help with their technology systems. Our technology consultants can provide custom website, CRM and ecommerce software solutions.

Xettabyte Consulting Group (XCG) provides project management, research and evaluation services to the education and non-profit sector in Ontario, Canada.

We understand the unique needs of the education and non-profit sectors, with their focus on stakeholder engagement, key performance indicators and accountability. Whether you need to write a funding proposal, bring a research project or education program to fruition, or evaluate the impact of your program, XCG consultants can help.

Our consultants are experienced in managing complex public sector funded education and research projects at non-profits and community colleges. We are committed to excellence and are guided by our core values: objectivity, integrity and flexibility.

                                                  

Nikhat is a very effective team player and a great contributor to the success of our project by proposing an evaluation strategy consistent with project goals and by contributing her extensive experience developing training around job search and career skills.

I was engaged by CONNECT Strategic Alliances to conduct an evaluation of an immigration project that was managed by Nikhat. She presented clear expectations for project deliverables and provided timely support to maintain project deadlines. Her feedback on draft reports was practical and insightful, helping to shape the final deliverable. I look forward to working with Nikhat in the near future.

I was fortunate to be introduced to Nikhat in 2009 where she provided superior project management skills as a research consultant for a project I was leading. She is highly organized, consistently meets deadlines and a pleasure to work with!

It was an absolute pleasure working with Nikhat on the CON*NECT project. Nikhat effortlessly lead a committee of over 30 organizations, leading them through the program strategy, creative process, through multiple rounds of revisions/approvals - and she did all of this with such poise and charm. She was a superb project manager. She excels at bringing a team together, motivating them, keeping them on track, and building value for a common goal. Her experience and skills stand out in her work, and I would love to have the opportunity to work with her again. Thanks Nikhat!

I have had the utmost pleasure to work with Nikhat over the last 2 years on a specific project. I enjoyed her professionalism, the way she communicates either in person or with a group and her openness for input. As intelligent as she is, she always made you feel that your opinions were important. She is a great statistician and good presenter.

Nikhat is an incredibly detailed, trust-worthy and analytical individual. Her work was always insightful and well thought through. As a colleague, she was always available to provide feedback and discuss ideas.

A 360 REACH ASSESSMENT conducted with over 40 colleagues, clients and peers gave XCG an insight into their brand personality and ownership. A summary of results:

TOP BRAND ATTRIBUTES

Dependable ■ Ethical ■ Intelligent ■ Methodical ■ Organized ■ Self-motivated ■ Collaborative ■ Confident ■ Reliable ■ Driven ■ Dynamic ■ Energetic ■ Enterprising ■ Entrepreneurial ■ Strategic

TOP LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• EXPRESSING: Communicating clearly and consistently (listening, speaking, writing, presenting, etc.)
• RESOURCING: Identifying and sourcing needs, opportunities and resources (talent, alliances and funds); appropriately delegating.
• RELATING: Meeting/connecting with constituencies (colleagues,employees, customers, supply chain and business partners); building trust, respect.
• VISIONING: Developing and executing strategy (creating, defining and focusing on the big picture); thinking big/globally.

TOP BRAND PERSONALITY TYPE:

• STRUCTURER: Structurers are organized and methodical. They like things that are linear. They prefer to work in an organized environment. They are analytical and have the ability to arrange things in neat and structured ways.
• ROCK: Rocks are always there for you. You can always count on them. They have high intentionality and will do what they say they are going to do. Reliability is a core attribute of theirs.
• EXPERT: Experts are often referred to as bright, intelligent or brilliant. They can be expert in a certain area, but can also be knowledgeable about a lot of things. People respect them for their intellect.