Equity-First.
Systems-Smart.
Human-Centered.

We help mission-driven organizations solve the People Operations challenges holding them back. 

Every engagement is highly customized and grounded in clarity, care, and precision. We bring masterful facilitation, trusted guidance, and practical tools you can use long after your time with us is over.

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People Operations Projects

Goal: Build or refresh the internal systems your organization needs to scale.

Result: Tailored infrastructure that enables clear roles, equitable practices, aligned teams, and sustainable growth.

    • People Operations structures and systems

    • Employee lifecycle design (onboarding, offboarding, growth pathways)

    • Internal communications strategies to reduce friction and increase alignment

    • Policy and process design rooted in equity

    • Cross-functional collaboration and meeting systems

    • Conflict mediation and feedback mechanisms

    • Decision-making frameworks for streamlined operations

Fractional People Ops Advisory

Goal: Set up practical, compliant, and people-first HR solutions that protect your organization and support your staff.

Result: A trusted HR foundation that reduces risk, strengthens staff confidence, and ensures your people practices reflect both compliance and your values.

    • Fractional/interim HR leadership

    • HR compliance and risk mitigation

    • Policy review and handbook updates

    • Compensation and leveling frameworks

    • Succession planning

    • Coaching and counsel for internal people leads

    Note: These services are available only via ongoing fractional partnerships.

Team Performance

Goal: Improve how teams communicate, collaborate, and show up for each other and the company mission.

Result: High-functioning, values-aligned teams that collaboratively deliver results.

    • Goal-setting frameworks (e.g., OKRs)

    • Performance review cycles and 360s

    • Feedback systems and training

    • Manager coaching on performance feedback

    • Systems for progress reflection (e.g., quarterly debriefs)

    • Structures that promote collaboration and accountability

Leadership Retreats & Trainings

Goal: Foster alignment, skill-building, and connection through meaningful group experiences.

Result: Energized, equipped teams and leaders with shared purpose and actionable tools.

    • Leadership retreats

    • All-staff retreats

    • Leadership development & transition training

    • Trust-building workshops

    • Feedback and conflict resolution training

    • DEIJ & culture workshops

    • Team alignment sessions

Start with a Diagnostic

Goal: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how your people are experiencing the organization and uncover the root causes behind challenges.

Result: Actionable insights into team dynamics, leadership effectiveness, and alignment with mission and values so you can focus on your greatest opportunities for growth.

    • Engagement surveys  to uncover patterns in motivation, culture, and retention risk

    • Leadership 360s to identify strengths and blind spots across management and executive teams

    • Listening sessions to spark conversation and curiosity among staff

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  • “During a period of intensive growth, DevelopWell’s thoughtful approach to recruitment resulted in an excellent cohort and ensured a smooth onboarding process. Their People Operations support helped us build the systems and structures to manage a rapidly growing team, while deepening alignment with our values — and their commitment to building our internal skill sets ensured that we could sustain this growth long-term.”

    Vote Mama

    – Corie Pope Lieberman, Chief Development Officer

  • "DevelopWell exceeded expectations facilitating our team offsite. They kept everyone engaged and helped us achieve meaningful goals. The energy, structure, and insights they brought turned skeptics into believers and our team left aligned, energized, and ready to collaborate."

    Humane World 

    – Kevin Biondi, Senior VP of Marketing

  • "Results exceeded expectations and built trust across our team during inclusive, responsive 360s and evaluations. Once we were aligned, the team took the reins with remarkable efficiency, demonstrating Developwell’s ability to work collaboratively and integrate complex information into an understandable and repeatable system."

    Solidaire

    – Rajasvini Bhansali, Executive Director