Facilitating Action - We Get Things Done

AREAS OF FOCUS

At Nancy Orr & Associates

We specialize in providing:


Flexible, reliable project facilitation and coordination services designed to help organizations overcome capacity challenges and achieve practical outcomes. Our tailored approach ensures each engagement aligns with your unique goals, delivering real progress from ideation to execution.

Our Areas of Focus

  • Project Facilitation & Coordination: Navigating complex initiatives requires precise organization and expert facilitation. Nancy steps in as an extra set of hands to.

  • Project Facilitation & Coordination: Navigating complex initiatives requires precise organization and expert facilitation. Nancy steps in as an extra set of hands to.

  • Project Facilitation & Coordination: Navigating complex initiatives requires precise organization and expert facilitation. Nancy steps in as an extra set of hands to.


Navigating complex initiatives requires precise organization and expert facilitation. Nancy steps in as an extra set of hands to:

  • Align stakeholders and foster collaboration

  • Develop detailed project plans and timelines

  • Coordinate interdisciplinary teams and external partners

  • Manage communication channels and documentation

  • Facilitate meetings, workshops, and work sessions

Capacity Relief & Risk Management


When internal resources are stretched thin, our services provide critical capacity relief to keep your projects on track. We help by:

  • Acting as an interim project coordinator or manager

  • Centralizing project tracking, reporting, and documentation

  • Identifying risks early and developing mitigation strategies

  • Conducting research, analysis, and evaluation to support informed decisions

  • Providing timely, actionable progress updates to leadership

Strategic Research & Advisory Support


Informed decision-making is essential for sustainable growth and effective program development. Nancy offers research-backed insights and practical advice to support:

  • Economic and community development initiatives

  • Workforce development programs

  • Real estate and housing strategy planning

  • Stakeholder engagement and consensus-building processes

  • Policy analysis and impact evaluation

Customized Solutions for Diverse Sectors


With experience across government, non-profit, private, and industrial sectors, Nancy understands the nuances of various organizational environments. Our services are adaptable for:

  • Municipalities and government organizations

  • Non-profit organizations and community groups

  • Academic institutions and research bodies

  • Industries including manufacturing, energy, insurance, oil & gas, construction, and petrochemical

Four Core Principles


Nancy is programmed to engage, enable, and inspire real outcomes. Her strengths lie in organization, coordination, and practical implementation — all delivered on a contract or project basis tailored to client needs.

  • Industry expertise and polished execution

  • Adaptable solutions tailored to your unique needs

  • Dependable partnerships you can trust

  • Broad networks and diverse perspectives

What Sets Us Apart


Nancy's clientele value the broad range of perspectives she brings to every engagement. Her combination of:

  • Deep sector experience across multiple industries

  • Research-backed insights grounded in real-world problem-solving

  • Proven ability to coordinate complex stakeholder environments

  • Flexibility to step in at any project phase

  • Commitment to practical, actionable outcomes

...makes her a trusted partner for organizations looking to move forward with confidence and clarity.

Case Study #1:

Strategic Initiative Launch

Regional Non-Profit Organization

Challenge: A growing non-profit needed to launch a new community program but lacked internal capacity to manage project timelines, stakeholder coordination, and execution while maintaining day-to-day operations.

Solution: Nancy coordinated the full project lifecycle strategic planning, stakeholder alignment, timeline management, and team facilitation across departments and partners.

Key Deliverables:

- Detailed project plan with phased rollout timeline

- Stakeholder communication framework and schedules

- Facilitated program launch and team coordination

- Post-launch evaluation documentation

Outcome: Program launched on schedule with full stakeholder buy-in, and documented processes are now in place for future initiatives.

Case Study #2:

Strategic Initiative Launch

Mid-sized Manufacturing Sector Company

Challenge: Leadership was stretched thin managing multiple initiatives simultaneously, causing key projects to stall without dedicated oversight.

Solution: Nancy acted as interim project coordinator, managing research, stakeholder communication, documentation, and execution support across initiatives.

Key Deliverables:

- Centralized project tracking and reporting system

- Stakeholder communication protocols

- Risk assessment and mitigation plans

- Project completion and lessons learned reports

Outcome: All initiatives completed on time and budget, and leadership regained focus with reduced risk exposure.

Case Study #3:

Strategic Initiative Launch

Multi-Sector Government Advisory Committee

Challenge: A diverse stakeholder group needed coordination for a planning initiative requiring consensus-building and strategic recommendations.

Solution: Nancy facilitated research, stakeholder engagement, meetings, findings synthesis, and produced actionable strategic recommendations.

Key Deliverables:

- Stakeholder engagement strategy and schedule

- Comprehensive research synthesis report

- Facilitated consensus-building sessions

- Strategic recommendations and implementation roadmap

Outcome: The committee presented broad-supported recommendations and established ongoing coordination frameworks.

  • “Nancy has sound business knowledge and expertise, great marketing skills and is a highly motivated individual”

    — Jim Pickard, Chair Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation

  • “Detail-oriented, dedicated and helpful. Any business/organization would benefit greatly from Nancy’s dedication and professionalism.”

    — Tracy Van Kalsbeek, former Executive Director Stratford Perth Community Foundation

  • “Nancy is able to take ideas, pull together the necessary resources, and translate strategic goals into operational results.”

    — Renato Pullia, former CAO, County of Perth

  • “Nancy is resourceful, engaging, resilient and professional.”

    — Anne McDougall Cooper, President at eJust Systems Inc.

Professional. Reliable. Flexible. Connected.

We combine deep sector expertise with practical implementation skills to move your priorities forward efficiently and effectively.

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