How Katalyst Drives Change

We customize plans, strategies, coaching, and techniques to help you and your teams be more impactful.

  • "What makes partnering with Kris so special is her ability to work collaboratively and strategically with clients to create a thoughtful and effective process. Clients feel heard when working with Kris and are able to build creative and inspired strategies."

    — Pam Malumphy, Pam Malumphy Consulting

  • "Kris quickly understood our organization and its strengths and weaknesses. Kris helped us build a stronger team, better equipped to move into the future. The board is still consulting her findings and using them as a guide."

    — Beth Moser, People's Pantry

  • "Kris was an amazing partner with the foundation every step of the way; she conducted a thorough analysis, presented realistic options, and helped guide our decision-making process. We could not have created the program we did without Kris’s leadership."

    — Jill Cancellieri, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

  • "The Brien Center’s 100+ Anniversary Gala Celebration was an extraordinary fundraiser, it was the most successful event hosted by the agency in its history. Without Kris’ time and talent, it never would have happened! She’s a true professional."

    — Christine Macbeth, CEO, The Brien Center

  • "Kris is an energetic, strategic and dynamic leader. She can effectively and efficiently lead initiatives, organize boards and community groups to create change."

    — Emily Bronson, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

  • "Kris is a talented leader with proven ability to build consensus among stakeholders with diverse perspectives and interests. Where others see overwhelming chaos and insurmountable challenges, Kris sees opportunities for growth and develops approaches to achieve what others may perceive as impossible."

    — Tim O'Donnell, Board Member, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.

  • "Kris is smart and experienced, which was invaluable in guiding our decision making. She skillfully facilitates discussion with the goal of identifying key issues and achieving consensus, while making all participants feel heard and respected. I could not be more pleased with the work she has done for us."

    Mark Gold, President, Second Street Second Chances, Inc.

Drive Your Own Change By…

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    Uniting Your Team with Katalyst

    We help to improve team communication through assessments and training. An authorized partner with Wiley, Kris is certified in DiSC communication style assessments to collaborate with team members to identify personal communication styles and develop strategies for enhancing team communication. Additionally, Kris is certified in Productive Conflict and Five Behaviors of Teams.

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    Building a Dynamic Board

    We lead boards through an honest self-assessment to establish a baseline of effectiveness, identify gaps and create a plan to maximize the strengths of the individuals and group as a whole. During this process, Katalyst provides guidance on board roles and responsibilities; evaluates and recommends updates to by-laws and policies, based on best practices. This work enables a board to effectively govern and make strategic decisions while also providing oversight and accountability.

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    Planning a Successful Future

    We work with organizations to harness strengths, address challenges, identify opportunities to develop solutions. Whether it’s a startup organization or one that has been around for decades, Kris can assist an organization's leaders to define their vision for the future and identify their organization's goals and objectives. Kris leverages her 30+ years’ experience to help develop goals, strategies, and measurable outcomes with the organization in order to reach its stated vision.

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    Developing a Culture of Philanthropy

    We apply our experience to work directly with the executive director, leadership team, board and staff to move beyond basic fundraising (annual appeal, special events) and understand that everyone plays a role in raising resources for the organization. Katalyst helps teams make relationships a top priority, rather than solely focusing on raising money.

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    Inspiring Others to Take Action

    We engage with leadership and key constituents to convene community conversations to address challenging community conditions and develop strategies to strengthen communities together for positive impact.

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    Maximizing Your Career Potential

    We provide individualized professional coaching and develops a personalized action plan that focuses on your strengths and identifies your opportunities for growth to achieve greater success.

CASE STUDIES

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    The Brien Center

    Celebrating 100+ Years and Telling the Story of this Important Community Resource for Mental Health and Addiction Services

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    Second Street

    Working Together to Launch a Thriving Organization that Supports Formerly Incarcerated People

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    The People's Pantry of Great Barrington

    Managing Growth For the Sake of Food Security

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Featured Clients

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Berkshire Hills Regional School District
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Develop High Performance Teams with Kris

Kris is certified in DiSC communication style assessments for enhancing team communication. The DiSC assessment examines how an individual ranks in the four primary personality types — dominance, influence, steadiness and conscientiousness.