Bringing order to evolution

One of the ironies of building a growing business is that, in addition to creating great results, the growth also brings more complexity. More people, more customers, more markets – and the subtleties of each – all add up to a much more complex business – and the need for the business to evolve in significant ways. If that evolution is not managed effectively, the complexity ends up threatening the business that has been built so successfully.

Fortunately, throughout the natural world, there are examples of how complex systems naturally structure and order themselves. This is seen in nautilus shells, DNA, sunflowers, and many other natural structures. The unifying factor in how those systems organize is the ratio "phi," (1.618) This ratio shows up throughout the universe as the means by which complex systems balance the need for creative flexibility with the needs of organizational discipline. The natural force acting to elegantly form complex systems – the force opposing entropy – is phimation.

In the same way, through our structured approach, Dave Haviland and Phimation help create, organize, develop and optimize organizations in their most naturally effective form – delivering results that help the business continue to meet its fullest potential.

Mission and Values

Mission

To bring order to the complex and risky situations that arise in the processes of growth and excellence, so that organizations are more successful and people are more fulfilled.

Core values

• Excellence: An intention to achieve the best "quality" for any situation, and a process that requires growth, dedication, and focus
• Flexibility: A willingness to be open and adaptable to enable natural flow and alignment
• Service: A desire to support the fulfillment of others
• Respect: A commitment to honor and value others for who they are and how we may grow with them
• Positivity: An appreciation of the abundance and opportunity around us at all times

Our value proposition:

Sustainable transformation

Phimation enables successful firms to evolve their businesses to a higher level of sustainability, productivity, market impact, and profitability. Phimation does this by enabling leadership teams to develop their skills and behaviors using best-in-class management practices. As a result, leaders are able to take a rock solid, structured and strategic approach to their firms' transformation. Phimation generates pragmatic outcomes in line with the company's strategy, and tailors the best practices to the unique situation and existing culture.

Evolution that works - for you

Business evolution works best when it is consciously designed and engineered. When it is built on a realistic understanding of the current situation and the targeted result. When it follows a clear process that everyone can understand. And when it draws on best practices, but customizes them to each unique environment.

Dave Haviland and Phimation work constantly to find, assess, and further develop best practices for management and strategy. We then work with each client to develop an understanding of its company, people, customers, and culture – and to include everyone who needs to participate in the business' evolution. Finally, we take a disciplined approach to matching best practices to each situation, so that our clients know what to expect, maintain control of the process, and get to the end result that they intend.