Your team is managing complex work.  Most of them were never taught how.

Most organizations are running real projects — federal grants, capital initiatives, new service lines — with people who were handed responsibility without a roadmap. That’s the gap Crystal Richards has spent over 20 years closing. MindsparQ’s organizational programs build practical PM capability at every level, from individual contributors to senior leadership.
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Customizable programs

THE CHALLENGE YOUR ORGANIZATION IS ALREADY FACING

Project Failure
of projects fail to meet their original goals and business intent

Money Wasted
of every dollar invested is wasted due to poor project performance

Formal Training
of organizations have a formal PM training program in place

Find Out Where Your Organization’s PM Maturity Really Stands

A 15-minute diagnostic for leaders managing complex projects. You’ll get a clear picture of where your team’s PM capability is strong — and where it’s quietly putting your next initiative at risk. No exam. No sales pitch. Just an honest look at where you are.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Four ways to work with MindsparQ®. Each program builds on the last. No client should leave a workshop without a clear next step, and no next step should feel like a hard sell.
From Expertise to Execution

PM Foundations Workshop

Two days of applied PM training that changes how your team plans, communicates, and delivers — without a certification in sight

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Pre-workshop needs assessment tailored to your team’s specific projects and gaps
  • 2 full days of facilitated, interactive applied PM training (virtual or in-person)
  • Participant workbook with frameworks, checklists, and decision tools
  • PM template toolkit: project charter, RACI chart, status report, risk log, meeting agenda
  • Post-workshop resource summary and next-step recommendations

Add-on: Executive Sponsorship Half-Day

A 3-hour facilitated session for senior leaders. They’ll learn what active project sponsorship looks like, how to read what their teams are reporting, and how to support PM work without creating new friction. The piece that makes the workshop investment stick.
FORMAT
Virtual or in-person
COHORT SIZE
Up to 20 participants
CEU ELIGIBLE
Yes
LEAD TIME
Typically 60–90 days

Ideal For: Government agencies, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations with staff managing projects without formal PM training.

Indoor Recess® Series

Monthly reinforcement that keeps the learning alive when real projects — and old habits — kick back in.

Engaging and Effective Training

One 90-minute facilitated virtual session per month — real projects, real challenges, no new curriculum

Course Experience

Up to 2 spot coaching calls per month for individual staff who need targeted support

Resource Vault

A resource, template, or tool each month tailored to what your team is currently navigating

Our Goal

When the grant report is due, someone’s out, and the project slips. Indoor Recess Series is how we prevent that.
FORMAT
Virtual (Zoom)
COMMITMENT
3-month minimum
AFTER MINIMUM
Month-to-month

Ideal For: Teams that completed the PM Foundations Workshop and want to ensure the learning sticks through active, complex projects.

PM TALENT Accelerator™

A 6-month leadership development program for the high-potential staff your organization has identified and wants to invest in.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 6 monthly cohort sessions — facilitated, scenario-based, 90–120 minutes each
  • Individual coaching touchpoints throughout the program (two per quarter per participant)
  • Live project application: each participant manages a real organizational project as part of the program
  • Full access to PM frameworks, decision tools, and resources for the full 6 months
  • Certificate of completion: MindsparQ® PM TALENT Accelerator™
  • Optional: Final project presentation to organizational leadership at program close
Delivered after hours so it doesn’t compete with your workday or your team’s operations.
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FORMAT
Virtual / after-hours
COHORT SIZE
6–12 participants
DURATION
6 months
SPONSOR
Organization

Ideal For: Organizations ready to develop the natural PMs already on their team — the ones who stand out in workshops but haven’t had a structured path forward.

Project Delivery Advisory

A 6-month embedded partnership to change how your organization delivers projects — not just the people running them.
WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Project Delivery Assessment — structured current-state review of how your organization plans, manages, and governs projects

  • Gap Analysis & Recommendations Report with prioritized, actionable recommendations

  • Process Design Support — hands-on advisory as you build or rebuild PM standards, workflows, and decision tools

  • Project Governance Framework — clear roles, decision rights, and escalation paths your team can actually use

  • Bi-weekly advisory sessions throughout the 6-month engagement (12 sessions total)

  • Staff Integration: coordination with teams trained through the PM Foundations Workshop or PM TALENT Accelerator™

  • Add-on: 90-day implementation roadmap at engagement close


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FORMAT
Primarily virtual
PROCUREMENT
Eligible
REGISTRATION
UEI/CAGE CODE
SESSIONS
12 bi-weekly calls

Ideal For: Senior leaders at government agencies, healthcare systems, or large nonprofits ready to transform how their organization delivers complex, multi-year work. Best for organizations that have already engaged with MindsparQ through the PM Foundations Workshop.

HOW TO GET STARTED

Three Steps To A Stronger Team

step 1

Schedule Consultation

Book a 30-minute discovery call to discuss your team’s needs, gaps, and goals. No pitch — just a real conversation.
step 2

Receive a Proposal

We will recommend the right program mix with a clear scope and investment, tailored to your organization’s context.
step 3

Start Training

All logistics handled. Your team shows up ready to build real capability — not just sit through another training.

Not sure where to start?

Take the free PM Maturity Scan — 15 minutes to get a clear picture of where your organization stands.
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