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When the path forward isn’t clear,
we help you decide what to do next.
Indicator Consulting works with public sector leaders facing complex, high-stakes challenges—where progress is stalled, alignment is fragile, and the right path forward isn’t obvious.
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We bring structure, judgment, and momentum to help you clarify what matters, align around a direction, and move forward with confidence.
Experience in high-stakes, high-ambiguity environments.
Founder Anna Leonard brings senior-level experience across federal policy, public health, and economic development — spanning federal, state, and local initiatives.
She thrives where the path forward is not predefined and where decisions carry real consequences.
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Supported the rollout of 988 during a period of national scale-up and program and funding uncertainty
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Advised on federal and state public health strategy where policy, funding, and implementation needed to align
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Helped state and federal public health agencies move from planning to execution under tight timelines and public scrutiny
How We Work.
We don't just execute—we help shape the work.
Our role is goes beyond task delivery. We work alongside clients to define the problem, challenge assumptions, and guide decisions as the work unfolds.
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This means:
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Slowing down at the right moments to ensure clarity before action
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Asking the questions that don’t have easy answers
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Bringing an outside perspective grounded in real-world constraints
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We stay engaged from early ambiguity through implementation—not just to support the work, but to help it stay on track as conditions change.
Clarify What Matters
When everything feels urgent, we help you identify what actually deserves focus—and what doesn’t.
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Diagnose the real problem behind the request
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Surface risks, tradeoffs, and hidden assumptions
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Establish a clear foundation for decision-making
Align Around a Direction
Even strong strategies can fail without stakeholder alignment. We help teams move from agreement in principle to commitment in practice.
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Identify areas of weak alignment and opportunities to strengthen a strategy's foundation
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Facilitate decisions across stakeholders with competing priorities
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Translate strategy into a shared, actionable direction
Move from Plan to Progress
The gap between developing a strategy and actual implementation is where most initiatives stall. We help you maintain momentum and adapt as reality sets in.
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Pressure-test plans against real-world constraints
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Support decision-making during implementation
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Adjust course without losing the broader strategy
Let's talk when the path forward isn't clear.
If you’re navigating a complex initiative and need clarity on what to do next, we can help you think it through.
919-236-4628