Technical assistance, or TA, is the process of providing targeted support to an organization with an opportunity to enhance effectiveness and efficiency by someone with a special skill or knowledge. DMT delivers TA via one-on-one consultation, small group facilitation, and web-based portals. 

Our approach to TA is:

• Collaborative
• Systematic
• Targeted
• Adaptive
• Customized
• Asset-based
• Accountable
• Results-driven

DMT’s approach to TA addresses developmental opportunities, needs, or issues, and generates measurable results for more sustainable and capable organizations focused on affecting social change.

We understand working in fast-paced, dynamic environments and how important it is to receive focused and customized consulting support when you need it.

DMT’s remote consulting fills two critical needs for our clients:

• Day-to-day, time sensitive needs, such as program implementation questions, research, and consulting to help troubleshoot emerging challenges
• Ongoing expertise and engagement to support areas such as outcome measurement, program operations, or the development of program policy and procedures

Our consultants are trained and experienced in analyzing the challenges our clients face and identifying innovative solutions. Our work is collaborative, customized, and intensive, designed to meet our clients where they are. We introduce promising practices pioneered by leaders in the field and support the implementation of solutions that will work for their organization and their community.

DMT conducts technical assistance site visits for the purposes of:

• Program startup
• Program assessment
• Program turn-around
• Best practice implementation
• Ongoing performance management or evaluation

DMT works with clients to identify effective practices across their organizations and their industry. We then consolidate, develop, and promote information in useful online, paper, and electronic tools and resources to meet the specific needs of your organization.

Tools and resources can take many forms and we work with clients to find the right methods to reach any audience. Past efforts have included materials such as:

• Program models to demonstrate and communicate integration among stakeholders
• Document templates to support consistency and efficiency
• Program policies and doctrine to drive standards
• E-newsletters for regular online communication
• Guidebooks to serve intermediary and stakeholder organizations
• Web-based access tools such as wizards and guides to help users access hundreds of resources quickly and easily