Douglas Stuart McDaniel (Doug, to his friends and colleagues) is available on a consulting basis to help global clients navigate complex challenges and drive innovation across various domains. His services are tailored to provide strategic insights and practical solutions that elevate your projects to new heights. 
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Urban Planning and Digital Urbanism
Doug integrates digital technology with urban planning to create intelligent, sustainable, and human-centered cities. Services include:
 

• Urban Research and Analysis: Inform urban development strategies.

• Smart City Planning: Design cities using advanced technologies.

• Digital Infrastructure Design and Development: Implement digital systems to support urban functionalities.

Global Engineering and Construction Projects
Doug crafts detailed technical proposals ensuring project success. Services include:
 

• Scope and Technical Specifications: Develop precise project planning and execution guidelines.

• Executive Biographies: Create award-winning CVs demonstrating project leadership.

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify risks and develop robust management strategies.

• Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure regulatory standards and quality assurance.

• Additive Value: Highlight unique project value and benefits.

Communications and Marketing
With a track record in global marketing, Doug helps craft compelling narratives and communication strategies. Offerings include:
 

• Strategic Communication Planning: Align communication plans with business goals.

• Content Creation and Management: Craft engaging content.

• Thought Leadership: Build brand identity through book research and authorship on innovation, technology, and strategy.

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C-Suite Strategy and Planning
Doug provides high-level strategic insights to guide CEOs and executive teams. Services include:
 

• Strategic Planning: Develop long-term organizational growth strategies.

• Leadership Advisory: Provide guidance on leadership challenges.

• Change Management: Help organizations navigate transitions effectively.

Marketing and Business Development (M&BD) Technical Proposals
Doug supports clients in business development and technical writing. Services include:
 

• Proposal Development: Craft winning proposals for major contracts and funding.

• Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth market research.

• Client Acquisition Strategies: Develop strategies to attract and retain high-value clients.

Worldbuilding and Science Fiction Futurism
Doug helps clients envision transformative futures. Services include:
 

• Scenario Planning: Develop future scenarios.

• Creative Storytelling: Craft compelling narratives.

• Innovation Workshops: Facilitate creativity and innovative thinking.

Board Engagement
Doug offers board-level consultancy services, drawing on extensive global experience. Services include:
 

• Strategic Advisory: Provide high-level guidance.

• Governance and Oversight: Assist in governance practices and oversight.

• Innovation Leadership: Drive innovation at the board level.

Why Work with Doug?
Doug is a multiverse thinker who believes in interdisciplinary approaches to solve complex problems. His services are designed to provide insights, strategies, and tools to achieve goals and drive meaningful change. Flexible engagement scenarios include:
 

• Hourly: Please enquire.

• Monthly Retainer: Please enquire.

• Speaking Engagements: Please enquire.

• Project-Based Rates: For projects with defined scope and deliverables (3-6 months or less).

• Value-Based Pricing: Premium rates for transformative projects.

• Board Advisory: Strategic advisory services at competitive rates. 

 
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