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Unlocking Success in Change Management: AvantGarde's Secret Sauce Revealed
In the dynamic world of federal contracting, change is the only constant. Whether spurred by regulatory shifts, evolving client demands,...

Rachel Holly
May 2, 20243 min read


AvantGarde, Leading in Human Capital by Creating a Culture of Results
All organizations strive to be results-driven. In the end, results are what the client wants to see and what attracts new clients, and...

Rachel Holly
Apr 1, 20243 min read


Shaping Success: Celebrating Women-Led Culture at AvantGarde during Women's History Month
In celebration of Women's History Month, we at AvantGarde invite you to join us in taking time to reflect on our women-led success....

Rachel Holly
Mar 4, 20242 min read


Leading with Love in Business: A Valentine's Day Reflection
On Valentine’s Day, the “Day of Love”, our thoughts often turn to matters of the heart, expressing love, and celebrating meaningful...

Rebecca Contreras
Feb 13, 20243 min read


Leading With Resolve: Business Leadership Lessons from Rebecca Contreras
The article was featured in the Spring 2024 issue of Enterprising Women Here. In my journey through the highs and lows of the business...

Rebecca Contreras
Feb 1, 20246 min read


AG Award Winners of 2023
As AvantGarde bids farewell to the remarkable year of 2023, we take pride in celebrating the outstanding achievements of our dedicated...

Rachel Holly
Jan 2, 20243 min read


Agile is for Culture Transformations
When the Agile Manifesto was introduced over 20 years ago, it was considered a revolutionary concept that customer outcomes are valued...

Regina Krasner
Dec 4, 20233 min read


AG CEO Rebecca Contreras, Girls of Legacy, featured in Forbes and Fortune Magazines
This past month AvantGarde CEO Rebecca Contreras and her Girls of Legacy were featured in both Fortune and Forbes magazines. The feature...

Rachel Holly
Oct 31, 20231 min read


Transition & Triumphs: AvantGarde’s Federal Fiscal Year 2023 in Review
AG Blog - October 2023 Another federal fiscal year has drawn to a close, offering us a valuable moment to reflect on AvantGarde’s journey...

Rachel Holly
Oct 5, 20232 min read


Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Empowering Communities Through Entrepreneurship
As we commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the journey that has brought me here. As a...

Rebecca Contreras
Sep 19, 20233 min read


September 11th and the Strength We Find Within
Everyone vividly remembers where they were and what they did on September 11, 2001. Last year, for AG’s September blog, my mother Rebecca...
Crystaline Lopez
Sep 6, 20234 min read


Leading Your Business with Heart: A Deeper Understanding
As a leader and CEO, I have navigated diverse terrains to get to where I am in my career, starting as early as the very start of my...
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Aug 1, 20234 min read


The Crucial Elements of Effective Change Management
In the realm of business and beyond, the once prevalent linear approach to change management, as a mere appendage to ongoing projects,...

Regina Krasner
Jul 7, 20232 min read


Forgiveness in the World of Business
How applying the steps of forgiveness can help you better run your business. As any business leader can tell you, running a business is a...
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May 31, 20234 min read


Celebrating 12 Years of the AG-USDA Partnership
This month marks AvantGarde’s 12th anniversary in business! AvantGarde (AG) has grown leaps and bounds since 2011 when founders Rebecca...

Rachel Holly
May 5, 20233 min read


Paying Tribute in order to Pay it Forward
With March being Women’s History Month, AvantGarde appreciates this opportunity to pay tribute to awe-inspiring women. The U.S. has...

Rachel Holly
Mar 21, 20233 min read


Celebrating the Women of AvantGarde: A Spotlight on Susan Bradberry
A spotlight on one of AvantGarde's shining stars, Susan Bradberry.

Rachel Holly
Mar 6, 20232 min read


Using Competency Modeling to Drive Results
As a consulting firm that provides end-to-end human capital services, AvantGarde often works with clients whose needs center around...

Tamara Davis
Feb 2, 20233 min read


AvantGarde’s Year in Numbers | Jan 2023 Blog
AvantGarde’s Year in Numbers As we come to the end of a very prosperous 2022 here at AvantGarde, we thought we’d take a look back and...

Rachel Holly
Jan 4, 20233 min read


Rebecca Reflects on the Wins for the 2022 Stevie Awards – Women In Business
December 2022 Blog Last month women around the world were recognized at the 19th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business held at...
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Dec 1, 20222 min read
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