The 2017 Fastest Growing Firms: Motiv

Graves: We believe in people. Specifically, we believe in the ability of people to perform remarkably when paired with work opportunities that align with four critical performance dimensions: Purpose, Persona, Pathway and Proficiency. Using these dimensions, we have developed our "Motiv Method." This method ensures we not only match our clients with someone qualified for the position, but also with someone that embraces the work as it is continuously aligned to the potential of their human capital and skill set. With a careful evaluative process, and on-going guidance, we believe that our ability to identify, match and manage knowledge workers in opportunities creates the highest yield for our clients.

Consulting:  How is this year shaping up for your firm? 

Graves: Each year we aim to grow, learn and evolve, and 2017 will be no different. While staying true to our core beliefs and human-centered principles, we are constantly evaluating emerging technologies, alignment methodologies and customer/knowledge worker experience trends to deliver an unparalleled service.

Consulting: How would you describe your firm's outlook for 2018? Where do you see the most opportunities?

Graves: We can't wait for 2018. We see that digital transformation is increasingly enabling "agile everything," creating a fundamental shift in how people think about work. In the same way that over the years cloud has transformed software and hardware, digital networks are changing the relationships between workers and employers. Employers need to trust that they can add the right mix of passionate knowledge workers, at the exact time they need them, all while maintaining the ability to pivot and change course as external market forces themselves shift.

Consulting:  What would you say are your firm's biggest challenges in 2018? 

Graves: Diversity and inclusion (D&I). Motiv strives to maintain a vibrant and dynamic workforce filled with visible and subtle differences that make us uniquely prepared to serve our clients. As a minority-owned business ourselves, we will always embrace the challenge of being human-centered and leading with empathy.

Consulting:  What does being named one of Consulting's Fastest Growing Firms mean to your firm, your employees and your clients? 

Graves: Motiv is proud and humbled to be named one of Consulting's Fastest Growing Firms. Being recognized with this award is a great honor and true validation for the way Motiv does business. We do owe this back to our clients and associates who have been a part of our firm over the years.