Big problems require more than passion and hard work. They require a clearly defined goal and consistent feedback on progress. Without both, even the most dedicated teams can find themselves pushing the same stone uphill, unsure if they are making meaningful headway.
In this introductory video, Independent Variable Consulting challenges the status quo of opaque software, inaccessible data, and service models built to lock clients in. Instead of selling “magic solutions,” Independent Variable partners with organizations to design practical, data-driven systems they fully control. No black boxes. No hostage data. No dependency by design.
Our approach—what we call actioning data-driven innovation—is straightforward and disciplined: we set a goal together, build the right strategies and technology, create strong feedback loops, and iterate daily, monthly, and long term. Our process delivers custom case management systems, user-friendly analytics dashboards, and tailored training in innovation, performance management, and human-centered design. We collaborate with our clients directly, providing deep thought partnership across research, data analysis, policy, and management strategy with a goal of bettering society through incremental, but meaningful change.
True to our name, Independent Variable works with municipal, local, state, and nonprofit organizations to help them become the force that drives measurable change. By building shared-source, easy-to-use tools designed for real-world implementation, and focusing on a combination of early wins and long-term goals that work at scale, we help community-minded organizations solve the problems that matter the most.