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"I think it was significant that we did work with our REALM consultants, who helped us discover LIFE Pittsburgh close to where we are, and who helped guide us in the process of introducing that program to the Sisters..."

-Sister Ann Pairn, CDP

Sisters of Divine Providence
Marie de la Roche Province
Provincial Councilor

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REALM brings to each congregation its collective experience as proactive planners, fine-tuned researchers, and innovative thinkers. We work together with an extensive national network of colleagues and professional associates to open up new possibilities and opportunities to the congregation in a way that is sensitive to its charism and will best match the identified needs of your membership.

REALM recognizes the powerful impact visioning and planning can have on your congregational resources, ministries, and mission.

REALM’s approach is best described as …

Approach

  • Information Gathering – previous studies, demographic analysis, and financial projections
  • Planning
  • Focusing Attention on Critical Issues, Challenges & Opportunities
  • Project Management
  • Congregational Assessment
  • Internal Capabilities & Barriers
  • External Environmental Factors & Barriers
  • Engagement
  • Sisters
  • Stakeholders
  • Research
  • Visioning
  • Long-Term Sustainable Solutions
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Program/Project Implementation

Available Services: 

  • Congregational Assessment
  • Strategic Planning
  • Research
  • Member Survey(s)
  • Online Information Repository
  • Video Archive of meetings and worksessions
  • Graphic Facilitation
  • Multimedia presentations
  • Creating Your Bold Directions Statement for your Preferred Future
  • Collaborative Partnerships
  • Ministry Assessments
  • Implementation Plan
  • Ongoing Monitoring and Coaching