We Keep Operational Problems from Becoming Executive Problems
DuraBante is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business helping government, utility, commercial, and regulated organizations reduce risk, strengthen resilience, improve performance, and turn strategy into sustained operational results.
ESTABLISHED 2008 | CERTIFIED SDVOSB | SENIOR, CREDENTIALED PRACTITIONERS | GOVERNMENT AND COMMERCIAL EXPERIENCE
We Close the Gap Between Strategy and Execution
DuraBante was founded in 2008 to address a problem we saw repeatedly: organizations often know what needs to change but lack the time, capacity or specialized expertise to turn plans into lasting results.
We built DuraBante to close that gap.
Our senior practitioners work alongside client teams to understand the operation, identify risk, develop practical solutions and support implementation. The result is more than a recommendation—it is an improvement that people can adopt, sustain and scale.
Our mission is to help organizations operate with greater clarity, resilience and confidence, especially when the work is complex, regulated or high-consequence.
Learn more about what defines our team in this video from our CEO and President, Scott Thompson:
What Makes DuraBante Different
Senior Expertise from Start to Finish
Our clients work directly with experienced practitioners who understand complex operating environments. The people helping shape the solution remain engaged in delivering it.
From Recommendation to Results
We do not deliver a report and walk away. We help implement solutions, build internal capability and create the structure needed to sustain improvement.
Designed for Adoption
Successful change depends on more than processes and technology. We consider the people, behaviors, systems and operating realities that determine whether a solution will work.
Small-Business Agility. Direct Accountability.
DuraBante combines the expertise of a larger consulting organization with the responsiveness, flexibility, and leadership involvement of a focused small business.
Certifications:
- Project Management Institute (PMI): Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Project Management Institute (PMI): Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)
- Lean Six Sigma – Master Black Belt (MBB)
- Prosci: Certified Change Management
- Procedure Professionals Association (PPA): Procedure Writer
Locations:
- Corporate Office: Maryland
- Satellite Offices (US): Nevada; Texas; Florida; California; South Carolina; North Carolina; Pennsylvania;
Maximizing Experience
DuraBante fosters an environment where employees have the flexibility to pursue professional interests and career aspirations. As collaborative team members, our accountable professionals are highly vested in going above and beyond for their coworkers and our clients. Our diversity of perspectives and individual strengths also bring us together as a team to develop innovative approaches that add professional value to every project for every client.
Minimizing Organizational Risk
By identifying and resolving concerns candidly and promptly, DuraBante strives to minimize organizational risk. Given our deep understanding of how organizations react to change and its potential impact on organizational effectiveness, we are committed to meeting client goals while improving clients’ productivity and effectiveness.
Having Fun
At DuraBante, people are the core of our business. We strive to create a work environment where people are recognized and valued. Each of us actively looks to make the work we do more enjoyable for the whole team.
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For more about our founding principles and what they look like for our team, check out this message from our CEO and President, Scott Thompson.
Understanding both the art and the science of a project is directly tied to the effectiveness of the Project Mangers’ leadership and communication. When soft skills are not utilized effectively, even in technically sound projects, there are often consequences that can hinder a project’s successful outcome and sustainment.
At DuraBante, we are well versed in the science. Our team includes certified professionals in Project Management, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, Procedure Writing, Agile, Organizational Change, Change Leadership, and Change Management. These certifications demonstrate our team’s exceptional knowledge, which enables us to achieve high-level efficiency and accuracy in our work.
We also understand the art and its critical impact on the success and sustainment of the projects we deliver. Our team takes accountability for the quality, presentation, and purpose of our work. By using a variety of communication tools, we build engagement by keeping everyone informed and managing stakeholder expectations. This engagement drives the investment of each team member and creates sustainable solutions.
The team at DuraBante understands the scientific components, but we also do not lose sight of the human factors.
For more about our passion for service in-action, check out this message from DuraBante’s President and CEO, Scott Thompson.
- Founding Principles
Maximizing Experience
DuraBante fosters an environment where employees have the flexibility to pursue professional interests and career aspirations. As collaborative team members, our accountable professionals are highly vested in going above and beyond for their coworkers and our clients. Our diversity of perspectives and individual strengths also bring us together as a team to develop innovative approaches that add professional value to every project for every client.
Minimizing Organizational Risk
By identifying and resolving concerns candidly and promptly, DuraBante strives to minimize organizational risk. Given our deep understanding of how organizations react to change and its potential impact on organizational effectiveness, we are committed to meeting client goals while improving clients’ productivity and effectiveness.
Having Fun
At DuraBante, people are the core of our business. We strive to create a work environment where people are recognized and valued. Each of us actively looks to make the work we do more enjoyable for the whole team.
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For more about our founding principles and what they look like for our team, check out this message from our CEO and President, Scott Thompson.
- Science & Art
Understanding both the art and the science of a project is directly tied to the effectiveness of the Project Mangers’ leadership and communication. When soft skills are not utilized effectively, even in technically sound projects, there are often consequences that can hinder a project’s successful outcome and sustainment.
At DuraBante, we are well versed in the science. Our team includes certified professionals in Project Management, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, Procedure Writing, Agile, Organizational Change, Change Leadership, and Change Management. These certifications demonstrate our team’s exceptional knowledge, which enables us to achieve high-level efficiency and accuracy in our work.
We also understand the art and its critical impact on the success and sustainment of the projects we deliver. Our team takes accountability for the quality, presentation, and purpose of our work. By using a variety of communication tools, we build engagement by keeping everyone informed and managing stakeholder expectations. This engagement drives the investment of each team member and creates sustainable solutions.
The team at DuraBante understands the scientific components, but we also do not lose sight of the human factors.
- Community
At DuraBante, service extends beyond the work we do for our clients. We believe strong communities are built through meaningful engagement, generosity, and a commitment to supporting organizations that make a difference in the lives of others.Over the past three years, DuraBante has proudly contributed to organizations and initiatives supporting veterans and military families, health and medical research, behavioral health, breast cancer causes, families in need, and community-based programs.Our charitable and community giving has included support for organizations such as the SEAL Legacy Foundation, Morgan Family Charities, G B Charities, University of Maryland Trauma, Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, NVSBC, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), Sheppard Pratt, and the Fuel Fund of Maryland, along with other fundraising and community initiatives.Giving back reflects an important part of who we are as a company. As DuraBante continues to grow, we remain committed to supporting the people, organizations, and communities working every day to create a stronger and more resilient future.
For more about our passion for service in-action, check out this message from DuraBante’s President and CEO, Scott Thompson.