Riviera Group Consulting

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About Riviera Group Consulting

At The Riviera Group, we believe organizations work best when governance is clear, values are operationalized, and difficult conversations are handled with discipline and care. Our approach blends governance expertise, strategic facilitation, and practical tools
to help Boards and executive leaders move beyond insight into aligned decision-making and action. With deep experience working alongside Boards of Directors, CEOs, nonprofit organizations, and corporate partners, we support organizations in navigating complexity, strengthening trust, and building structures that enable clarity, accountability, and long-term impact.
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George Sweeney, PhD

Chief Strategy Officer

George Sweeney is the Chief Strategy Officer at The Riviera Group, partnering with executives, boards, and leadership teams to develop clear strategies, aligned systems, and sustainable paths for growth and impact. His work blends analytical rigor with practical application, helping organizations translate vision into disciplined execution.

George holds a PhD in Math Education from UCSD and San Diego State, a Master’s degree in Mathematics from Cal Poly Pomona. This interdisciplinary background enables him to bring both precision and clarity to complex strategic and financial challenges. With years of experience in organizational coaching, curriculum design, and strategic planning, George supports organizations across nonprofit, education, and corporate sectors. He is known for his thoughtful, systems-oriented approach and his ability to turn complex ideas into clear, actionable strategies that drive lasting results.
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Lauren Sweeney, SHRM-CP

Chief Growth and Impact Officer

Lauren Sweeney is the
Co-Founder and Chief Growth & Impact Officer of Riviera Group Consulting. She partners with nonprofit organizations, Boards of Directors, and businesses to strengthen governance, improve organizational effectiveness, and support strategic growth.

Known for her energy, curiosity, and engaging approach, Lauren believes the best solutions begin with listening. She asks thoughtful questions, takes time to understand each organization's unique needs, and delivers practical, actionable guidance that creates measurable results. Whether facilitating strategic planning, supporting board governance, or providing Fractional HR consulting, Lauren is committed to helping organizations build stronger systems, foster meaningful collaboration, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Lauren is also the author of "High Courage Conversations".
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Our Values

01. QUALITY

We show up prepared, deliver with intention, and hold ourselves to a standard where the client's outcome is always the measure. Good enough is not good enough.

02. OPENNESS AND TRANSPARENCY

We check our egos at the door. We listen to understand, not just to respond. We create environments where honest dialogue can happen, with clients, with each other, and with the entire team.

03. ACCOUNTABILITY

We do what we say we will do, by when we say we will do it. We hold ourselves and our team to clear commitments and we make decisions when people fail to meet them.

04. COMMUNICATION

We connect directly, clearly, and with purpose. We do not let important things live in someone's head. We speak up when something is not working and encourage our clients to do the same.

05. GROWTH MINDSET

We are committed to learning, expanding, and getting better. We care deeply about client transformation and results, while continuously learning ourselves.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
 


What does Riviera Group Consulting do?
Riviera Group Consulting (RGC) is an organizational consulting firm specializing in governance and board excellence, fractional HR and people operations, organizational strategy and change, operational excellence, and executive facilitation. We partner with organizations to address complex challenges, strengthen accountability, align leadership, and implement practical solutions that support long-term success.

What types of organizations do you work with?
We work with nonprofits, businesses, municipalities, public agencies, and growing organizations. Whether you're a nonprofit board preparing for its next strategic planning retreat, a business seeking fractional HR support, or a leadership team navigating organizational change, we tailor our services to your specific needs and goals.
 
What makes Riviera Group Consulting different?
We connect leadership, governance, strategy, people, and operations to help organizations achieve meaningful results. Our work goes beyond traditional training and consulting recommendations. We partner with organizations to identify challenges, establish clear priorities, strengthen accountability, and implement solutions.
Our philosophy, Excellence. Compounded., reflects our belief that consistent improvements in how organizations lead, operate, and execute create lasting impact.

Do you work with small businesses as well as larger organizations?
Yes, Riviera Group Consulting works with organizations of all sizes throughout [City], [State] and the surrounding areas.
 
Can you help our board and executive director work more effectively together?
Absolutely. We help boards and executive leaders establish clear expectations, strengthen communication, and clarify the distinction between governance and operational responsibilities.
Through facilitated conversations, governance consulting, and leadership alignment sessions, we help boards and executives address challenges constructively and establish effective working relationships.
Do you help organizations review bylaws and governance policies?
Yes. We support organizations in reviewing bylaws, governance policies, board structures, committee responsibilities, and decision-making processes.
Our goal is to help organizations establish clear governance practices that support accountability, effective leadership, and organizational sustainability. We coordinate with legal counsel when legal review is required.
What is fractional HR, and how can it help my organization?
Fractional HR provides organizations with experienced human resources support without the commitment of hiring a full-time senior HR professional.
Our services can include HR policies and procedures, employee relations, performance management, management development, organizational structure, and ongoing HR advisory support.
We tailor our engagements to your organization's needs, whether you require assistance with a specific initiative or an ongoing HR consulting partner.
Do you provide California sexual harassment prevention training?
Yes. Riviera Group Consulting provides interactive California sexual harassment prevention training for supervisors and employees.
Our training addresses workplace harassment, discrimination, retaliation, reporting responsibilities, and appropriate workplace conduct.
We incorporate realistic workplace scenarios and practical discussions to help participants understand their responsibilities and contribute to a respectful workplace.
Can you provide sexual harassment prevention training for our entire organization?
Yes. We offer training for supervisors and nonsupervisory employees, tailored to your organization's workforce, industry, and operational needs.
Our programs can include the two-hour supervisor training and one-hour employee training generally required for covered California employers. We work with organizations to determine the appropriate training format, schedule, and participant groups.
 Can you help our organization address workplace conflict and employee relations challenges?
Yes. We help organizations navigate workplace challenges through HR consulting, facilitated conversations, leadership coaching, and management training.
Our approach emphasizes constructive communication, clear expectations, accountability, and practical solutions that support effective working relationships.
What is a DISC assessment, and how can it help our organization?
DISC is a behavioral assessment that helps individuals better understand their communication preferences, behavioral tendencies, and approaches to working with others.
At Riviera Group Consulting, we use DISC assessments as a practical tool to strengthen communication, improve collaboration, navigate conflict, and help leaders adapt their management approaches. DISC can be incorporated into leadership development programs, team workshops, executive coaching, and organizational retreats.
Do you offer DISC assessments for individuals and teams?
Yes. We offer individual DISC assessments, personalized debriefs, and customized team workshops.
Our sessions help participants understand their behavioral styles, recognize different communication preferences, and apply their insights to everyday workplace situations.
We work with leadership teams, managers, supervisors, and employees to connect assessment results to practical organizational outcomes.
Do you offer executive coaching and leadership development programs?
Yes. We offer customized executive coaching, leadership development programs, and leadership academies for executives, managers, supervisors, and emerging leaders.
Our programs focus on practical leadership capabilities, including communication, delegation, accountability, decision-making, conflict resolution, and leading through change. We tailor each engagement to the individual's development goals and the organization's strategic priorities.
Can you help our organization develop and implement a strategic plan?
Yes. We facilitate strategic planning and help organizations translate their vision into clear priorities, measurable goals, and actionable implementation plans.
Our work can include leadership alignment, board and staff engagement, accountability structures, performance measures, and ongoing implementation support. We help organizations move beyond creating a strategic plan to putting it into practice.
Can you help our organization navigate change?
Yes. We work with organizations experiencing leadership transitions, restructuring, growth, strategic shifts, and other significant changes. Our change management approach focuses on leadership alignment, clear communication, employee engagement, and practical implementation. We help organizations establish clarity around what is changing, why it matters, and how leaders and teams can move forward together.
Can you help improve our organization's processes and operations?
Yes. Our operational excellence services help organizations strengthen processes, clarify responsibilities, improve accountability, and establish more effective ways of working.
We can support standard operating procedure development, process improvement, organizational structure, role clarity, and implementation of accountability systems. Our goal is to help organizations build the operational foundation needed to execute their strategies effectively.

Do you facilitate staff retreats, leadership retreats, and professional development events?
Yes! We design and facilitate customized organizational retreats, staff development days, leadership workshops, and team-building experiences. Our engagements can focus on strategic alignment, organizational culture, communication, accountability, leadership development, and navigating change. We combine practical learning, facilitated discussion, and interactive activities to help participants translate insights into action.
Can you customize a training or consulting program for our organization?
Absolutely. Every organization has unique goals, challenges, and opportunities. We customize our consulting, coaching, training, and facilitation engagements to address your specific needs. Whether you need a single workshop, a multi-month leadership development program, or an ongoing consulting partnership, we develop an approach aligned with your organizational priorities.
Do you offer virtual and in-person consulting services?
Yes. We offer virtual and in-person consulting, coaching, training, and facilitation. Based in Southern California, we work with organizations throughout California and across the United States. We determine the appropriate format for each engagement based on your organization's goals, location, and participant needs.
How much do your consulting, training, and coaching services cost?
Our pricing varies depending on the scope of the engagement, number of participants, level of customization, and delivery format.
We offer individual coaching, standalone workshops, organizational retreats, and longer-term consulting partnerships.
Following an initial discovery conversation, we provide a customized proposal outlining the recommended services, deliverables, timeline, and investment.
How do we get started with Riviera Group Consulting?
Getting started begins with a conversation. During an initial discovery call, we learn about your organization, current challenges, priorities, and desired outcomes. From there, we recommend an approach tailored to your needs and develop a customized proposal. Whether you need support with a specific challenge or an ongoing consulting partner, we're here to help your organization move forward.

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