Empowering The Solutions Lab
CONTEXT
The Solutions Lab (TSL), co-founded by Andrea G. Dittmann, Ph.D., and Kyle S. H. Dobson, Ph.D., bridges research and real-world needs. Focused on evidence-based interventions for community well-being— especially in partnership with police departments-TSL sought clarity on structure, governance, and co-leadership at a critical
Kyle S. H. Dobson
CO-FOUNDER • EASTERN REGION DIRECTOR
Andrea G. Dittmann
CO-FOUNDER • WESTERN REGION DIRECTOR
WHY IT MATTERS
By fostering open dialogue and a sustainable leadership framework, we helped TSL sharpen its focus on delivering transformative interventions. This partnership demonstrates how clarity and collaboration drive enduring change for both founders and the communities they serve.
“Leadership Cooperative was a game-changer for us. Their candid guidance helped us break habitual patterns, align our structure with our mission, and move forward decisively. We couldn’t have achieved this clarity without them.”
— Andrea G. Dittmann, Co-Founder, The Solutions Lab
OUR APPROACH
Co-Founder Coaching:
Strengthened trust between Andrea and Kyle through focused, candid guidance.
Strategic Facilitation:
Challenged conventional models and explored new ways to align structure with impact.
Organizational Structuring:
Identified a balanced framework that fosters both sustainability and mission integrity.
Governance Advisory:
Addressed power dynamics, board composition, and day-to-day leadership roles.
KEY OUTCOMES
Unified Co-Leadership:
Fostered a deeper trust and a more balanced decision-making process.
Mission-Aligned Structure:
Chose a model enabling growth without compromising social impact.
Values Integration:
Embedded authenticity and evidence-based thinking into daily operations.
Accelerated Results:
Freed from structural roadblocks, TSL now focuses on measurable community impact.
