Meet Shayna Atkins, a visionary entrepreneur, and the driving force behind AtkCo, a process improvement firm that is reshaping the way businesses operate. With a focus on innovation, waste reduction, and cultural transformation, AtkCo is not only propelling its clients towards accelerated growth but also fostering a community of continuous improvement.
AtkCo isn’t your typical technology services company. Unlike cookie-cutter solutions, they take a holistic approach to each challenge, understanding that the core of every problem lies in the way it’s approached. Shayna Atkins, Founder and CEO of AtkCo, believes in taking clients from problem-solving to acceleration. “We believe if you shift the way you work, you improve how you live,” Atkins passionately states. This philosophy underpins the company’s mission to partner with global organizations, implementing improvements that simplify complexities in today’s digital world.
At the core of AtkCo’s philosophy is a distinctive outlook on process improvement. Their vision to “shift the way you work, improve how you live” not only steers their clients but also illuminates their own path. Atkins, the visionary force behind the company, shares, “Our purpose is to transform ways of working to take our clients from problem-solving to acceleration.” Traditional process improvement efforts don’t focus on the people side of value. Traditional frameworks also fall short of taking a 360 perspective on the technology landscape in an organization and matching a roadmap to efficiency. It’s an approach that has seen AtkCo thrive, with recent recognition as an Inc 5000 fastest-growing private company in America.
What sets AtkCo apart is their unwavering dedication to cultivating a continuous improvement culture. Atkins emphasizes, “The secret sauce is that we take an incremental approach to help clients foster a continuous improvement culture.” This approach, deeply anchored in the principles of Pareto’s principle, economic prioritization, and creative design processes. In it’s simplest form – AtkCo’s impact to the market reminds us that even small, consistent improvements over time yield extraordinary outcomes.
“AtkCo is more than just a company; it’s a movement,” Atkins shares. With a passion for driving digital modernization, AtkCo partners with clients to implement product management, design, and development solutions that are not just internal but resonate with their clients’ customers. In today’s age – the digital roadmap is an essential consideration in every strategy that drives growth and improvement. The company’s values – Dependability, Consistent Value Delivery, Embracing the Unknown, and Being Human-Centered – shape their every interaction, enabling them to stand out in a sea of competitors.
AtkCo is a process improvement firm packed with technical skillsets and tooling partnerships to enable it’s customers to go from playbook to intended outcome. One of AtkCo’s core strengths is its diverse expertise, bridging technical proficiency with lean process improvement, organizational design, and agile methodologies at scale. Atkins emphasizes, “In today’s climate, where innovation and rapid scaling are essential, this combination of skills is invaluable.” And this isn’t just a claim; AtkCo backs it up with an entire team that’s 100% trained in emerging technologies, digital trends, and change management frameworks.
AtkCo isn’t content with waiting months for results. With their cutting-edge measurement tools, they can analyze progression and organizational impact within the first 4-6 weeks of collaboration. This commitment to data-driven outcomes ensures that clients can tangibly witness the transformation they seek.
Shayna Atkins’ personal journey is as inspiring as her business’s success. As an active duty military spouse, she’s breaking barriers in the tech industry while also leaving a seat at the table for women of color. “I lost my mom in January 2022, and that journey of handling grief while striving for success is something that needs more open discussion,” Atkins shares. A multi-generation entrepreneur and an HBCU graduate from Spelman College, her background brings a unique perspective to AtkCo’s endeavors.
AtkCo’s audience isn’t just a select few; it’s a broad spectrum of individuals and organizations striving for excellence. Atkins reveals, “I find the equivalent of Vice Presidents who lead Program Management, Technology Enablement, and Strategy have a unique responsibility where our services liberate them as they juggle multiple perspectives” But her reach goes beyond this, recently she has seen that Sales and Marketing executives as well as Security leaders are looking to redefine their strategies and processes to match the modernization efforts they have just invested in.
At the very core, Shayna Atkins and AtkCo are driven by an unwavering belief: that systems can profoundly influence both lives and well-being. Their advocacy extends towards an approach to scaling, embracing continuous improvement, and cultivating a positive, authentic, and contagious culture. At the heart of this pursuit lies the nurturing of a culture that resonates with positivity and authenticity. Atkins’ vision stands as a beacon: to amplify the reach of AtkCo’s impact while retaining its boutique consultancy essence.
As we navigate a world where change is constant, AtkCo shines as a beacon of innovation and transformation. Shayna Atkins and her team are not just reshaping businesses; they’re reshaping lives. With their commitment to continuous improvement, digital modernization, and authentic growth, AtkCo is a force to be reckoned with in the world of process improvement.
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