From its beginning, SDG has intended to attract the best people and provide them with a culture in which they would thrive. Bridging the worlds of business and academia has fostered an environment as challenging as it is collegial, where ability is rewarded and individual growth encouraged. Our consultants share a core set of principles, both interpersonal and intellectual, that are evident in how we work with our clients and how we treat each other.
These values include a commitment to integrity and individual accountability and the desire to apply rigorous processes to solve challenging and important problems. We hire and retain those who share our values and mission, thereby building the trust that obviates the need for many formal policies beyond those necessary to ensure the effective, efficient, and safe operation of business. Instead, we look to a decision-making framework that relies on our staff members to use their best judgment and to act in the best interests of SDG and our clients.
The firm is distinguished by its focus on continued learning, ongoing inquiry – and having fun. This stimulating environment and our dedication to life-long learning are two reasons that our staff attrition is well below the industry average. The same generous and collaborative spirit infuses the relationships we build with our clients, an important reason why repeat engagements have constituted more than 80 percent of our business since SDG’s inception.
