Value Industry Approach Comparison

RBCGI Solutions vs. Larger Consulting Firms: A Strategic Comparison

1. Approach to Human Capital & Culture

RBCGI Solutions

Emphasizes the Human Impact Effect—a relational lens that centers individual, interpersonal, and cultural dynamics as core to strategy and execution.

Treats clients’ cultural values and lived experiences as strategic assets.

Larger Firms

Focus on metrics, organizational charts, and high-level behavioral analytics. They may view human dynamics as one component among many, not the center.

Uses standardized change management models that may not affect the nuances of underrepresented or marginalized communities.

2. Engagement Style & Customization

RBCGI Solutions

Offers bespoke strategies deeply rooted in the unique context of the client’s environment (e.g., racial, economic, historical).

Larger Firms

Often deploy industry "playbooks" and templates—effective, but sometimes rigid and less culturally responsive.

One-on-one stakeholder engagement is likely central to their process.

Stakeholder engagement often occurs via surveys or focus groups, with limited direct follow-through.

3. Scalability vs. Intimacy

RBCGI Solutions

Small to mid-sized team means more intimate, direct consulting relationships. Clients are seen as partners, not contracts.

Able to adapt quickly to client feedback and pivot strategy in real-time.

Larger Firms

Larger teams offer scalability and speed but can create a sense of impersonality, especially for small/mid-sized or diverse-owned firms.

Strategy shifts may require layers of internal approval   and sign-off.

4. Cultural Competency & Representation

RBCGI Solutions

Likely to have a lived understanding of challenges facing diverse-owned businesses. Which brings direct credibility when saying that 'We get it. We understand.".

Has a values-driven mission aligned with social and economic equity.

Larger Firms

Many large firms have or had DEI departments, but their core teams may not have experiential knowledge of marginalized business environments.

Often values shareholder or client satisfaction first; equity may be a pillar, not a priority.

✅ Where RBCGI Solutions May Deliver More Value

• If your business is dealing with morale issues, fractured communication, or culture-related obstacles, HIE can help surface root causes and rebuild alignment.
• If you want to be seen and heard as a full human, not just a balance sheet, RBCGI’s intimate, holistic process is likely a better fit.
• If your growth is stalling due to structural, relational, or cultural misalignments, RBCGI can dig deep—larger firms might focus on outputs before inputs.
• If you want to work with a team that mirrors your community’s lived experiences, we may offer higher empathy and understanding.