Our clients span industries, sizes & structures: profit, government, and not-for-profit. What they share is a desire for making beneficial lasting and effective changes that will improve their companies' profitability of course - improve their position for the future, and also make it a better environment for their people and their stakeholders - to make a greater, more positive impact on the world.

Here is how past clients describe our approach and skills in helping to rapidly and effectively accomplish change:

About Who and What We Are

"The Suran Group has an ability to hone in on tough issues and produce a good report, coupled with an ability to take on organization through implementation steps." - Multi-agency County Social Service Program

"The Suran Group's flexibility and responsiveness created an environment of trust and openness." - Large regional transportation agency

“When organizations deal with change there are always differing views from various constituencies. Sandra carefully listens to all sides to get a complete perspective in order to assess the situation and develop a process.”

“There is an art to strategic planning, and Sandra has developed a process that gets to the heart of the issues and maximizes her use of people's time.”

“As a consultant, Sandra Suran demonstrates a unique ability to cut to the chase and find the essential core of an issue. She gives our staff additional tools to systematically develop processes and procedures that clarify accountability and responsibility. In the way she challenges us to look at how we define problems, and the manner in which she keeps us engaged, on task, and accountable for the development and implementation of solutions, Sandra ensures that improved performance will endure long after her current consulting assignment is done.”

"To keep a project rolling, The Suran Group gives frequent status reports to clients. Not many consultants do this."

"Barriers to success naturally come up in a challenging project. The Suran Group, led by Sandra Suran, is not put off by road blocks; she continues to look for new angles and opportunities for a successful resolution."

"Achieving general consensus between three major public agencies was no easy task. The fact that you were able to merge the general expectations of all three agencies with those of a community-based organization is not only commendable, but has provided invaluable assistance in terms of further advancing this project."-Large Regional Transportation Agency

About Our Services

"The Suran Group knows how to bring the right people together, tackle complex issues and take the appropriate steps toward solutions." - New consortium of professional services firm.

"Things that went especially well were The Suran Group's ability to identify linkages between sub-systems, their ability to "ferret" out duplication, and their communication with our staff which was very involved. - Large Regional Transportation Agency

"The Suran Group has strong analytical abilities. They also displayed a willingness to listen to people and their concerns. Because of these skills they were able to bring process to the problem, implement the process with a diverse group of people and move them through the decision-making process." - Large religious organization

"The Suran Group's greatest value was achieving desired planning results while enabling employees and the management team to feel that their input was valued." -Mid-Size Regional Construction Company

"The Suran Group's knowledge of strategic planning is high; more informed and more current than other consultants. We were challenged to look at our processes differently; we learned to think about strategic planning differently." - International Publisher / Media Company

“The Suran Group has extensive contacts; they are able to create a great team that can address all of the problem issues in different areas of an organization, such as human relations, systems management, operations, marketing, accounting and legal.”

“The Suran Group’s knowledge of strategic planning is high; Sandra Suran is more informed, more current than other consultants. Sandra brings much insight and thoroughness into strategic planning. She keeps up-to-date with the business world and knows how to approach projects based on her strong knowledge of the industry.”

"There is an art to strategic planning and The Suran Group, led by Sandra Suran, has developed a process that gets to the heart of the issues and maximizes use of people’s time".

"The Suran Group has strong analytical ability and critical thinking skills:

Led by Sandra Suran, with her training as a CPA/auditor, they have the ability to find the problem holes in an organization and fill them with the appropriate pieces. They know the questions to ask and how to apply the information gained.

The “auditor” in Sandra Suran can comb through internal data and use it to illustrate an organization’s current situation and as a roadmap for achieving goals."

“The Suran Group brings experience working at all levels of business coupled with a highly-refined method of inquiry, process and analysis. Sandra Suran is a business and community leader with a highly developed network of resources based on 30 years of practical experience.”

“The Suran Group has an exceptional track record and a history of success. It combines the analytical thinking of an auditor with in-depth knowledge and understanding of business needed to identify and achieve goals for a variety of industries." "The Suran Group brings together a team of experts that can solve complex problems that enable companies to grow and flourish in their industry.”

“The Suran Group has strong analytical ability and critical thinking skills:
Led by Sandra Suran, with her training as a CPA/auditor, they have the ability to find the problem holes in an organization and fill them with the appropriate pieces.  They know the questions to ask and how to apply the information gained.”