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Our Services
We specialize in the following areas:
Workforce & Organizational Strategy
Strengthening organizations through data-informed workforce planning and organizational development.
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Strategic Planning
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Workforce Planning
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Organizational Assessments
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Climate & Employee Surveys
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Recruitment & Retention Strategies
Research & Evaluation
Helping organizations measure impact, evaluate programs, and make evidence-based decisions.
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Program evaluation
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Organizational Assessments
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Survey research
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Focus groups & Stakeholder Engagment
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Outcome & Impact Measurement
AI & Data Strategy
Leveraging AI and analytics to improve decision-making, efficiency, and organizational performance.
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AI Strategy & Implementation
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Predictive Analytics
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Decision Support
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Data Visualization
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Process Improvement
Survey & Psychometric Development
Designing valid and reliable measurement tools that provide actionable insights for organizations.
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Survey Design
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Psychometric Development
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Instrument Validation
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Organizational Measurement
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Research Methodology
Professional Development
Equipping leaders and teams with practical, research-informed learning experiences.
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Leadership Development
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AI & Emerging Technologies
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Workplace Communication
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Organizational Culture
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Customized Training Programs
Why The Locust Group
Organizations today face increasingly complex decisions involving workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, artificial intelligence, and program impact. The Locust Group combines research, strategy, and practical implementation to help organizations make informed decisions that produce measurable results.
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Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, we work alongside our clients to understand their unique challenges, develop evidence-based strategies, and deliver solutions that create lasting organizational impact.
Why Organizations Choose The Locust Group
Research-Driven
Every recommendation is grounded in research, data, and evidence—not assumptions.
Strategic
We help organizations solve today's challenges while preparing for tomorrow's opportunities.
Measurable
Our work emphasizes evaluation, outcomes, and continuous improvement so organizations can measure success.
Collaborative
We partner with leaders and stakeholders throughout the process to ensure solutions are practical, sustainable, and aligned with organizational goals.
Selected Engagements
California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office
Statewide Workforce & AI Strategy
Supported statewide Equal Employment Opportunity initiatives through workforce strategy, AI learning modules, organizational consulting, data analysis, and professional development.
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AI Strategy
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Workforce Strategy
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Professional Development
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Organizational Consulting
Tampa VA Research & Education Foundation
Organizational Assessment & Professional Standards
Designed organizational assessments, analyzed employee feedback, facilitated professional development, and provided executive recommendations to strengthen workplace communication and organizational effectiveness.
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Services:
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Organizational Assessment
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Survey Research
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Executive Reporting
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Professional Development
Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing & Standards Board
Statewide Professional Development
Provide state-approved professional development supporting educator licensure renewal and organizational learning across Minnesota.
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Professional Development
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Workforce Development
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Facilitation
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Strategic Consulting
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City of Rochester & Perkins&Will
Community Research &
Co-Design
Facilitated an eight-month community engagement and research initiative supporting the City of Rochester's 6th Street Bridge project, bringing together diverse stakeholders to inform planning, strengthen community input, and guide strategic decision-making.
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Community Engagement
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Mixed Methods Research
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Strategic Facilitation
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Stakeholder Engagement
Industries We Serve
Partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges through research, strategy, data, and organizational insight.
Government Agencies
Helping public agencies improve organizational performance, evaluate programs, and implement strategic initiatives.
Higher Education
Supporting colleges and universities through workforce strategy, research, assessment, AI implementation, and organizational development.
Healthcare
Providing organizational assessments, leadership development, communication strategies, and workforce consulting.
Nonprofits & Foundations
Helping mission-driven organizations measure impact, strengthen operations, and maximize outcomes.
Private Sector
Supporting organizations through AI strategy, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development.
About The Locust Group
The Locust Group is a research, strategy, and advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations make better decisions through evidence, data, artificial intelligence, and organizational insight.
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Our work spans government agencies, higher education, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, and private industry. Whether evaluating complex initiatives, developing organizational strategies, implementing AI, or designing customized assessments, we partner with organizations to deliver practical solutions that create measurable impact.
