Service 03 · Consultancy practice
Program Integration
Connect programs that run in isolation, so they share data, people and one set of goals.
The problem
Programs that grow side by side, without talking
Organizations add programs one at a time. Each gets its own team, budget and reports. After a few years, nobody sees the full picture.
Beneficiaries fill in the same forms twice. Programs compete for the same funding. Leaders get reports that don’t add up.
Signs you need this
- Two programs serve the same people without knowing it
- Each program reports results in a different format
- Teams compete for budget instead of sharing it
- Leadership lacks one clear view of results
What we do
How this engagement works
01
Review every program
We list each program, its goals, its people and the data it holds.
02
Find the overlaps
We show where programs serve the same people or chase the same outcomes.
03
Design the connections
We set shared data, joint processes and clear roles where programs meet.
04
Report as one
We build one reporting view so leadership sees results across all programs.
What you receive
Clear outputs your team keeps
- A full inventory of your programs and how they relate
- An integration plan with clear owners
- Shared data standards and reporting templates
- Joint processes for referral and follow-up
- One results view for leadership and the board
Questions
Questions about Program Integration
Does integration mean merging programs?
Sometimes. Most programs stay separate and share data and processes instead.
How long does it take?
Most integration projects run three to four months, depending on the number of programs.
Will our teams resist the change?
We involve each team from the first week. People support plans they help build.
Related services
Often combined with
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