Client services
Bring us a decision. We’ll spend a semester on it.
A team of six to eight University of Michigan students researches your question, checks its thinking with your people and hands over a recommendation you can act on.
- consulting fee
- $0
- academic semester
- 1
- Michigan students
- 6–8
- organizations since 2023
- 30+
- to hear back
- 1 week
From General Motors to a Midland medical spa.
An automaker, a distillery, a school, a nonprofit, a law practice and more have brought us their questions.
Select an organization to learn more about its work. MECG publishes engagement details only after the client and our board approve them.
Questions clients bring us
Examples, not past client work. Pick the closest and we’ll start the conversation there.
- StrategyWe help clients think through growth, positioning, competitors, customers, and practical next steps.Where should we grow next?
- Operations & ManagementWe look at how work gets done and recommend ways to make processes clearer, smoother, or easier to manage.Could this process work better?
- Data AnalyticsWe organize information, look for patterns, and turn data into insights that clients can use.What is our data telling us?
- Product DevelopmentWe support early product thinking through user research, feature ideas, customer needs, and launch planning.What should we build first?
- MarketingWe help clients understand their audience, refine messaging, and improve how they appear online or in the market.How do we reach the right people?
- Something elseTell us your question anyway
How an engagement works
- 01
Explore fit
We learn what you’re deciding, by when, what you already know, and who will use the answer.
You get: A shared view of whether MECG is the right team.
- 02
Scope the project
Together, we define the question, client responsibilities, confidentiality needs, and what a useful answer looks like.
You get: An agreed project scope and working cadence.
- 03
Build the evidence
A team of 6–8 members researches, interviews, analyzes, and checks assumptions with the client.
You get: Research, analysis, and working materials.
- 04
Recommend and hand off
We present the recommendation, its limits, and the practical next steps the client can take.
You get: A decision brief, supporting files, and implementation plan.
A few practical questions.
What makes a good MECG project?
A focused question, an engaged client contact, and a decision that can benefit from a semester of research and analysis.
Who does the work?
A team of 6–8 University of Michigan students works under MECG project leadership.
What does pro bono mean?
MECG does not charge a consulting fee. Clients contribute time, context, and access to the people or information the team needs.
How often will we meet?
MECG and the client set a meeting cadence that fits the project. The team still needs a responsive client contact throughout the engagement.
How long does an engagement last?
Most projects run for one academic semester. Longer engagements are possible when the scope requires them.
Can MECG sign an NDA?
Yes. Bring confidentiality needs into the first conversation so they can be included in project scoping.
What happens after I inquire?
The MECG board reviews the context and replies within one week to discuss fit and a possible next step.
Have a decision coming up next semester?
Tell us what you’re deciding and by when. The board replies within one week.