Matthews Design Group People. Leadership. Sustainability.
Our services

Three capability areas. One integrated approach.

People strategy, seen through a sustainability lens. Sustainability changes how an organization works, and that change lands on people: new roles, new skills, new expectations. It’s often where teams struggle most. MDG manages the workforce, leadership and culture side of sustainability, helping your people adapt with confidence so the strategy actually takes hold in how your organization runs.

Embedded in your team, scoped to your project, accountable to outcomes.

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Capabilities

What we help organizations do.

The Sustainability Link

True workforce sustainability requires treating human energy as a finite, renewable resource.

01

People, Culture & Workforce Strategy

Build the people, structure and culture your organization needs to perform, adapt and grow. We align workforce planning, roles, talent practices and employee experience with your business priorities.

Typical engagements
  • Talent Acquisition and Retention
  • AI Integration and Governance
  • Skills Gaps and Upskilling
  • Burnout and Employee Well-Being
  • Manager and Leadership Alignment
  • Compliance and Regulatory Shifts
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02

Leadership & Capability Development

Looking for a sounding board who will tell you the truth? We develop confident leaders and equip your people to navigate change, growth and sustainability. Expect candid advice grounded in real experience.

Typical engagements
  • Executive Advisory
  • Founder-Dependent Growth
  • Structural Resistance to Innovation
  • Succession Planning
  • Addressing Strategic Paralysis
  • Sustainability Upskilling for Non-Specialist Teams
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03

Sustainability & Green Building

Turn sustainability goals into practical action, from strategy and capability building through to green building consulting and certification.

Typical engagements
  • Sustainability Strategy and Roadmaps
  • Corporate Wellness Policy Implementation
  • Certification Process Management
  • Wellness-Focused Design and Interior Architecture
  • Green Building Project Consulting
  • Sustainability Education Programs
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Green building certification

Managed end to end, alongside your project team.

From the first feasibility conversation through to certification achievement, MDG works alongside your project team, managing documentation, coordinating with your architect and engineers, and keeping the process on track.

Every engagement begins with a gap analysis, so you understand exactly what is required before you commit.

Programs we support
WELL LEED RESET Fitwel BREEAM Living Building Challenge ActiveScore BOMA BEST Passive House Canada Green Globes Canada
How we work

Practical. Collaborative. Right-sized.

Every organization starts from a different place. We take the time to understand what’s changing for you and where focused support would make the biggest difference.

Engagements are scoped to fit: strategic guidance, a defined project, a training program, or an experienced partner working alongside your team for a season.

  1. Step one A conversation We learn what you’re working on and what would help most.
  2. Step two A clear proposal Scope, timeline and cost, so you know exactly what you’re getting.
  3. Step three The work Delivered alongside your team, so the capability stays with you long after we’re done.

Pursuing certification on your next project?

Let’s talk about which certification makes the most sense for your goals.

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