My Portfolio of Services
Bridging the Gap from Strategy to Results
At the core of every successful organization lies the ability to turn a vision into reality. However, for many growing businesses and non-profits, the path from "idea" to "execution" is often obscured by operational chaos and resource constraints. With over 20 years of experience, Marisol Marion-Landais provides the strategic bridge your organization needs through four specialized pillars. Our tactical advantage? We are fully bilingual (English/Spanish), enabling us to seamlessly align diverse workforces and navigate the unique intersection of the Hispanic and English-speaking business communities across the NY/NJ region.
Our services are offered through monthly retainers, fixed-fee projects or training engagements, and discounted training package options, depending on client needs and scope.entender las necesidades únicas de cada cliente para ofrecer estrategias efectivas y sostenibles.
1. Consulting & Execution: Your Strategic Partner (B2B)
FRACTIONAL PMO (EXECUTION OFFICE)
STRATEGY TO EXECUTION SPRINT (90 DAYS)
STRATEGY TO EXECUTION SPRINT (90 DAYS)
We do more than provide advice—we ensure delivery. This service addresses the gap between having a vision and making it happen, translating strategic goals into measurable outcomes.
We support leaders by improving project planning practices, tracking progress, and monitoring performance to ensure successful execution.
Format: Monthly retainer (fixed monthly fee).
STRATEGY TO EXECUTION SPRINT (90 DAYS)
STRATEGY TO EXECUTION SPRINT (90 DAYS)
STRATEGY TO EXECUTION SPRINT (90 DAYS)
Designed for leaders who feel overwhelmed or stuck, this high-impact sprint begins with a focused 4-week diagnostic that aligns vision with a clear 90-day execution roadmap. This intensive process transforms the business owner’s vision into a concrete action plan. It is ideal for CEOs and entrepreneurs who struggle to translate big ideas into day-to-day operations.
Deliverables:
- Prioritized initiative map
- 90-day execution roadmap with defined KPIs
- Strategic role assignments
Format: Fixed-term engagement consisting of a 4-week diagnostic followed by high-touch implementation support.
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ASSESSMENT
PMO DESIGN & MATURITY ASSESSMENTS
PMO DESIGN & MATURITY ASSESSMENTS
As a core part of our transformation service, we perform a deep-dive evaluation of your company's internal environment. Understanding your "current state" is vital to ensuring that new initiatives don't clash with existing values. We utilize the OCAI (Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument), a world-class validated model based on the Competing Values Framework. This assessment allows us to identify your dominant cultural profile and the specific shifts needed to reach your strategic goals. By using a data-driven approach, we minimize friction and ensure that your culture acts as an accelerator for change, rather than a barrier.
Format: Fixed-term engagement including cultural diagnosis and implementation workplan design (4 weeks).
PMO DESIGN & MATURITY ASSESSMENTS
PMO DESIGN & MATURITY ASSESSMENTS
PMO DESIGN & MATURITY ASSESSMENTS
Assessment of current project, program, and portfolio management capabilities using global standards, followed by the custom design of a Project Management Office (PMO) aligned to organizational maturity.
Whether starting from zero or enhancing an existing structure, we design PMOs that are fit-for-purpose—avoiding overengineering while enabling scalable growth.
Format: Monthly consulting service or fixed project.
SMALL BUSINESS PROCESS & PROJECT CONSULTING
Project Coaching: Monthly, light-touch support through hourly packages for business owners who need expert guidance without a full consulting engagement.
Format: Monthly consulting service.
NON-PROFIT & COMMUNITY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Program planning and execution support for grant-funded initiatives, including reporting, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.
Format: Monthly consulting service or fixed project.
STRATEGIC DIRECTION CONSULTING
STRATEGIC DIRECTION CONSULTING
Comprehensive consulting for long-term organizational health, including mission alignment, market positioning, and full-scale strategic planning.
Format: Monthly consulting service or fixed project.
PILLAR 1: PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION & CAREER FAST-TRACK.
PILLAR 1: PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION & CAREER FAST-TRACK.
PILLAR 1: PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION & CAREER FAST-TRACK.
Designed for professionals and teams pursuing internationally recognized credentials. This pillar focuses on providing the technical rigor and “license to operate” required to compete globally.
- Certification Bootcamps and Prep Courses for PMP, CAPM, ACP, PfMP, and PMO-CP (through our partner Sagesse)
- Portfolio Management: Initiative selection and prioritization
- Benefits Realization Management: Ensuring projects deliver intended value
PILLAR 2: THE SMB GROWTH ENGINE
PILLAR 1: PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION & CAREER FAST-TRACK.
PILLAR 1: PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION & CAREER FAST-TRACK.
Designed for growing businesses—particularly in Healthcare, Construction, and Hospitality—seeking to move from operational chaos to control. This pillar emphasizes discipline, profitability, and scalable systems.
· Project Management for Business Growth
Focus on foundational techniques to deliver projects on time and achieve business goals.
Format: 4-hour introductory workshop or comprehensive 24-hour program (6 weeks)
· The SMB Performance Series (Profitability, Control & Scale):
· -PM for Non-Project Managers (“The Fire Extinguisher”):Organizing tasks and vendors to meet deadlines without formal PM certification. 16 hours (4 weeks)
· Strategic Planning for Fast Growth: Transitioning from daily firefighting to a 1-year roadmap and learning when to say “no” to protect profitability. 24 hours (8 weeks)
· Agile Operations for Small Teams: Introduction to Kanban and digital tools to increase autonomy. 16 hours (4 weeks)
PILLAR 3: EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP & STRATEGIC INNOVATION
PILLAR 3: EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP & STRATEGIC INNOVATION
PILLAR 3: EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP & STRATEGIC INNOVATION
For directors and managers leading in complex environments. This pillar delivers human-centered frameworks and strategic tools to improve decision-making, foster innovation, and manage high-stakes team dynamics.
· Project Management Essentials for Leaders: PM fundamentals for owners, supervisors, and managers. Format: 3-hour workshop or 12-hour program (4 weeks)
· Design Thinking for Executive Decision-Making: User-centered problem solving focused on empathy, problem definition, ideation, and prototyping. Format: 1-hour webinar or 12-hour intensive session
· Conflict Management in Projects:Navigating team dynamics and stakeholder disagreements. Format: 1-hour webinar or 6-hour intensive session
PILLAR 4: THE NON-PROFIT IMPACT SERIES
PILLAR 3: EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP & STRATEGIC INNOVATION
PILLAR 3: EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP & STRATEGIC INNOVATION
Created for mission-driven organizations managing third-party funding. Focused on institutional strengthening, transparency, donor compliance, and measurable impact.
- Grant-Ready Project Management:Structuring projects to meet donor requirements and professional KPI reporting. 12-hours.
- Strategic Direction for Social Impact: Definition of the strategic direction of the Non-Profit Organization to improve their impact. 16-hours.
- Stakeholder Management & Community Engagement: Managing relationships across donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, and government entities. 8-hours.
3. Professional Mentoring: Accelerating Your Career
For individual professionals seeking a competitive edge, we offer a high-level mentoring path designed to secure elite international certifications. This fast-track approach goes beyond exam preparation—it is a strategic partnership.
Our mentoring program supports PMP, CAPM, ACP, PMO-CP, and PfMP candidates through personalized or group-based coaching. It includes exam simulators, customized study plans, application and experience reviews, and tailored 1:1 coaching.
We specialize in knowledge synthesis, helping experienced professionals translate real-world practice into the logic required by certification exams. We also provide concept clarification and strategic exam guidance to ensure first-attempt success.
4. Thought Leadership: Conferences & Webinars
Our consultants are high-impact speakers who challenge conventional thinking and help leaders identify the inflection point where growth requires formal project governance.
Through keynotes and webinars, we deliver actionable insights on resource optimization, portfolio management, and organizational transformation for small businesses and non-profit boards alike.
Sample topics include:
- "Is your business growing, or just giving you more work?" (The need for a PMO).
- "Project Management for SMBs:"Surviving and thriving with limited resources.
- "Identifying the Need:" How to know when your business requires formal PM.
- "Resource Optimization:" Taking full advantage of your current assets.
- "Design Thinking in Strategy:"Innovation in the planning process.
- "The PMO as a Strategic Tool:"Accomplishing long-term goals.
- "Portfolio Management:"Maximizing benefits across multiple initiatives.
- "Value Generation Competencies:" Skills needed for modern business value.
- "True Transformation:"Adapting PM practices for organizational change.
- "Scrum Basics:" Agile implementation for non-tech teams.
- “Tips for Passing the PMP® Exam”