What we do
the Q2 Expertise
Our holistic methodologies and commitment to diversity foster innovation and creativity, while our evidence-driven insights ensure effective, sustainable outcomes based on deep contextual understanding.
Elevating Global Change
Our Approach
People are at the center of our work at Q2 Impact. Drawing on our 25+ year history, we bring human centered approaches leveraging data, capital, talent, and technology to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. At Q2 Impact, our approach is grounded in the use of evidence to guide program implementation and a commitment to systems thinking, holistic methodologies, diversity, and evidence-driven insights. We believe that to effectively address complex global challenges, it is essential to understand the interconnectedness of various factors and adopt a comprehensive approach.
Systems Thinking
We embrace systems thinking, recognizing that social, economic, and environmental issues are interconnected and require integrated solutions. We analyze the underlying structures, relationships, and feedback loops within systems to identify leverage points and create lasting impact.
Holistic Methodologies
Our methodologies go beyond isolated interventions. We take a holistic view of development, considering social, economic, and environmental dimensions. By understanding the interdependencies and interactions among these aspects, we develop comprehensive strategies that address root causes and foster sustainable change.
Diversity
We value diversity in all its forms, recognizing that inclusive approaches lead to better outcomes. We actively seek diverse perspectives and expertise, both within our team and in collaboration with partners. By leveraging the collective talent and knowledge of a diverse workforce, we foster creativity, innovation, and solutions that resonate with the communities we serve.
Evidence-Driven Insights for learning
We are dedicated to leveraging data, talent, and capital to inform our decision-making and drive impactful solutions . Our approach is rooted in rigorous research, monitoring, and evaluation practices
Context
By analyzing data and leveraging evidence-driven insights, we ensure that our strategies are based on a deep understanding of the context, leading to more effective and sustainable outcomes. Providing context around the evidence is critical and this requires engagement with stakeholders and partner nations. We facilitate dialogue and build the capacity of partner nations by understanding, using, communicating, and adapting based on the data.
Adaptive Management and Learning
We strive to strengthen our clients, helping them transform into learning organizations. We build robust systems to ensure that the ‘right information’ is available to the ‘right people’ at the ‘right time.
Through our commitment to systems thinking, holistic methodologies, diversity, and evidence-driven insights, we aim to create meaningful change and address the most pressing global challenges. With Q2’s integrated and inclusive approach, we empower individuals and communities, promote sustainability, and make a positive and lasting impact on the world.
What we do best.
Our Capabilities
Our mission-driven operations focus on creating meaningful, lasting change through an integrated, inclusive approach, while upholding professional standards and fostering global collaborations.
We are engaged across the 3Ds – Defense (DOD), Development (USAID), and Diplomacy (DOS), in area that intersect with US national security.
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Democracy, Security, Human Assistance
Service Offerings
- Training in assessment, monitoring, and evaluation methods and standard operating procedures
- Rigorous independent and collaborative evaluations
- Resilience/remote monitoring
- Atmospherics reporting
- Data collection in conflict, post-conflict, and transitional environments
- Design and implementation of rapid and agile data collection and intelligence gathering
- Survey design and baseline studies
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Climate Change, Resilience, Food Security
Q2 Impact is committed to addressing the urgent challenges of climate change, resilience, and food security. We support sustainable, climate-smart agricultural solutions worldwide, leveraging innovative tools and performance management systems. Our goal is to drive better outcomes in agricultural development, improve food security, and build resilience in vulnerable communities.
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Global Health and the Next Generation
Service Offerings
- Staff augmentation/professional support services
- Strengthening HMIS/MEL coordination structures at national, provincial, district, and facility levels
- Linking systems to provide quality, timely, and comprehensive data to decision makers in health ecosystem
- Providing data analytics expertise and translating these indicators into intuitive, interactive, and user-friendly dashboard
- Deployment of state-of-the-art technologies to align investments in system interoperability and infrastructure
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Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
Service Offerings
- Impact and performance evaluations
- Program and sector assessments
- USAID Agency and project-level M&E plans
- Indicator and results framework development
- Data collection and data quality assessments
- Surveys and baseline studies
- GIS mapping
- Capacity building/training
- Results-oriented management training
- Web-based monitoring systems
- Integrated knowledge management
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Data and Innovation
Service Offerings
- Predictive analytics
- Machine learning
- Systems integration/interoperability
- Human-centered design
- Network mapping
- Mobile applications
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Defense and Diplomacy
Q2 Impact is one of the few government consulting firms that has worked across the Defense, Diplomacy, and Development industries in fragile, conflict-affected, and post-conflict countries. With our extensive background of defining best practices in collaboration, communication, and coordination, we offer solutions that focus on Human-Centered Design (HCD), ensuring that results empower beneficiaries and stakeholders alike and are sustainable. Our services help clients develop innovative solutions to the systemic challenges inherent in advancing U.S. national security interests.
Service Offerings
- Human-centered design solutions
- Learning to enhance uptake and use of data and best practices
- Instructional design
- AM&E including assessments, strategic evaluation, research studies
- Building AM&E platforms and support service to enhance government staff use of AM&E systems
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Women, Peace and Security
Our innovative EdTech solution, The Makusudi GameTM, provides adult learners with an engaging and effective way to learn about WPS initiatives and integrate them into their work. We are proud to have contributed to the development of future Department of Defense Gender Focal Points and Gender Advisors, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead with a gender perspective and make a lasting impact in their respective fields.
At Q2 Impact, our founder and CEO, Neelima Grover, chairs the WPS committee and is a Board Member at the International Stability Operations Association (ISOA), an interagency and intergovernmental convening organization. This position places us at the forefront of shaping the WPS certification landscape, and our influence is felt across the industry.
We are committed to driving positive change and promoting gender equality in all aspects of our work. With our extensive expertise and unwavering dedication, Q2 Impact is the partner of choice for organizations seeking to advance their WPS initiatives and make a meaningful difference in the world.
Service Offerings
- Human-Centered Design solutions to institutional support to GENADS
- Full service AM&E
- Curriculum development and implementation
- WPS expertise