People Strategy for Organizations
That Can't Afford to Get It Wrong
When your people issues start affecting performance, culture, or reputation, you need experienced advisors who can help you sort it out, clearly, calmly, and without the corporate song-and-dance.
Guidance You Can Trust
Since 1992, CMA has been the steady partner organizations call when something important needs to be sorted out, without drama, without fluff, and without turning your world upside down.
We take our work seriously, but not ourselves.
We tell the truth kindly.
We listen closely.
And we stay practical, even when the situation is anything but.
What you can expect from us:
30+ Years of Experience
What We Solve
Every organization hits moments where the “people stuff” becomes sticky, political, or just too big to ignore. That’s where we come in. We help leaders work through challenges like:
Role Drift
Roles, relationships, and expectations that have quietly drifted off-track
Leadership Fit
Leaders in the wrong seats (or not fully stepping into the ones they have)
HR Exposure
People and process gaps that are becoming real business risks
Cultural Inertia
Teams stuck in habits that no longer match where the organization is headed
Growth Strain
Growth or restructuring that has outpaced internal people infrastructure
Underperformance
Difficult performance situations no one wants to address
If the issue is sensitive, unclear, or high-stakes, you’re probably in the right place.
Our Core Services
A simple structure, built around the problems our clients face most often.
People Strategy Advisory
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HR Advisory & Compliance
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Compensation & Total Rewards
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Executive Search & Outplacement
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Training & Leadership Development
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Organizational Development
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When Leaders Call Us
Every organization hits moments where the “people stuff” becomes sticky, political, or just too big to ignore. That’s where we come in.
We help leaders work through challenges like:
- Roles, relationships, and expectations that have quietly drifted off-track
- Leaders in the wrong seats (or not fully stepping into the ones they have)
- Teams stuck in old habits that don’t match where the organization is going
- Difficult performance situations no one wants to touch
- HR gaps that are starting to show up as real business risks
- Growth or restructuring that outpaces the internal people infrastructure
If the issue is sensitive, unclear, or high-stakes, you’re probably in the right place.
Where Our Approach Fits Best

Healthcare

Nonprofits

Municipalities

Financial

Manufacturing

Insurance

Engineering

Higher Education

Utilities

Family Businesses
We’re Here When You Need Us
“CMA helped us work through a delicate leadership situation with clarity and confidence. We left every meeting knowing exactly what to do next.”, CEO, Maine Nonprofit
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“David and Ashley understand organizations and people better than anyone I’ve worked with. They make the hard parts feel manageable.” , VP, Financial Services
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