
Why Luman?
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Luman solutions are based on 25 years of research and experience. Luman President & CEO James R. Lucas has published this groundbreaking work in numerous articles and essays, as well as in a powerful set of 9 internationally acclaimed books on leadership.
- We combine solidly researched principles with hands-on practices – no ivory tower, no trial and error
- We customize our unique principles and practices to your unique needs and opportunities
- We work on the principle that you know a lot about your business and industry, and we know a lot about leadership and results-driven cultures, and strive to combine the “best of both”
- Our approach will seem fresh and new, but at the same time will resonate deeply
- We work with causes and drivers rather than effects and symptoms, but deliver this thoroughness with speed
- We only accept assignments from clients where and when we can make a meaningful contribution
- We reject the “embedded” consulting model, in which client organizations become dependent on a consultant who won’t go away
- We enhance our clients’ expertise to reduce our involvement, while sticking with you for the long haul to make sure you win
“A highly credible, versatile, creative, and high-energy consulting resource for us… Luman brings a wealth of experience and a sustained high level of enthusiasm that produces results.” – The Management Team, Kerr-McGee Corporation
Our Signature Processes
Luman builds a comfortable working relationship with you that’s tailored to your business realities. Our signature processes are built around our Luman Diamond of Excellence™ which provides a comprehensive yet manageable framework, guiding organizations through 4 specific facets they must address for success.
The Reality-Based Organization Facet
- Shredding Fatal Illusions™
- Building Communication that Counts™
- Multi-Facet Insights™
- Concise Coaching™
The Passionate Organization Facet
- Vision, Mission, Values & Behaviors™ (VMVB™)
- Generating High Return on Human Investment (ROHI™)
- TeamsBuilding™
- Developing Consensus Management™ & Constructive Dissent™
The Thinking Organization Facet
- Using the Strategic Planning Framework™
- Executing Strategy
- Developing Paradox-Based Leadership™
- Implementing the PitStop Protocol™
The Pure-Performance Organization Facet


