Frequently Asked Questions


Structural problems are often difficult to identify from inside the system producing them.

These questions address how the assessment process works, what it examines, and what clients can expect.

  • Vidal Advisory Diagnostics provides Structural Health Assessments for small and mid-sized organizations.

    The assessment examines how the organization actually functions beneath formal structure, including:

    • decision-making pathways

    • accountability systems

    • communication flow

    • authority clarity

    • role overlap

    • operational bottlenecks

    • leadership alignment

    • informal power structures

    • pressure points that repeatedly generate conflict or inefficiency

    The goal is not to blame individuals. The goal is to identify structural conditions producing recurring organizational problems.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • Most consultants focus on strategy, culture, communication, or individual performance.

    Vidal Advisory Diagnostics focuses on structure.

    Many recurring organizational problems are not caused by difficult people. They are caused by unclear authority, conflicting expectations, hidden decision pathways, overloaded leadership structures, and systems that no longer match the organization’s size or complexity.

    The assessment is designed to make those patterns visible.

  • Start by submitting an inquiry through the contact form.

    After reviewing the organization’s size, structure, and primary concerns, Vidal Advisory Diagnostics will determine whether the engagement is an appropriate fit.

    If so, an intake conversation will be scheduled to clarify scope, timeline, and assessment goals.

  • Structural Health Assessments typically range from $3,000–$10,000 depending on organizational size, complexity, and scope.

    Factors affecting pricing may include:

    • number of staff

    • number of departments or programs

    • governance complexity

    • interview volume

    • extent of document review

    • requested deliverables

    Additional consulting work beyond the assessment is negotiated separately.

  • The process is direct, analytical, and collaborative.

    Clients should expect thoughtful questioning, pattern analysis, and honest findings. The purpose of the assessment is not to flatter leadership or confirm assumptions. It is to identify structural realities that may be limiting organizational effectiveness.

    The final report is designed to be practical, readable, and actionable.