Consulting Services
Language Excellence & Compliance: GLTaC's CTO & ISO Consulting Solutions
Expanding Our Legacy of Excellence
For nearly three decades, Global Language Translations and Consulting has established itself as a premier provider of world-class translation services to clients across the globe. Now, building upon this rich foundation of expertise, we are proud to expand our offerings to include specialized consulting services that leverage our unparalleled industry knowledge and experience.
Our consulting practice represents the natural evolution of our commitment to excellence in global communication. Drawing from 29 years of solving complex language challenges for diverse industries, our team of experts brings nuanced insights and proven methodologies to help organizations optimize their multilingual strategies.
This strategic expansion allows us to serve our clients more comprehensively, addressing not only their translation needs but also the underlying systems, processes, and strategies that drive successful global communication initiatives. With GLTaC as your trusted advisor, you gain access to decades of specialized expertise that transforms language from a business necessity into a powerful competitive advantage.
Chief Translation Officer (CTO) Services
Elevate Your Global Communication Strategy
In today's interconnected marketplace, effective multilingual communication is no longer optional—it's essential for competitive advantage. Without dedicated language leadership, organizations often face fragmented approaches, inconsistent quality, and escalating costs across their global content landscape.
GLTaC's Chief Translation Officer (CTO) consulting service provides the strategic language leadership your organization needs, without the overhead of a full-time executive position.
How Our CTO Service Transforms Your Language Operations
Our seasoned language consultant functions as your organization's dedicated language strategist, delivering:
Comprehensive Evaluation & Optimization
- Cross-Departmental Assessment: Our consultant analyzes language service utilization throughout your organization, uncovering hidden inefficiencies and opportunities for alignment.
- Content Workflow Analysis: Our expert examines your content creation and translation processes to identify areas for cost reduction, quality improvement, and enhanced consistency.
- Gap Analysis & Strategic Planning: We evaluate your entire language service framework to eliminate redundancies, bridge critical gaps, and develop a cohesive language strategy.
Process Engineering & Transformation
- Workflow Redesign: Our consultant reengineers your content collection, creation, and distribution processes to optimize them for efficient translation and localization.
- Technology Integration Assessment: Our specialist evaluates how your existing systems interact with language services and recommends integration improvements.
- Content Governance Framework: We establish guidelines that ensure translation-friendly content creation from the outset.
Flexible Engagement Models
Project-Based Consultation
Ideal for specific initiatives such as:
- GHS compliance documentation
- New market entry content strategy
- Website globalization projects
- Product documentation overhauls
Ongoing Strategic Partnership
Regular consultation services to:
- Provide continual language strategy guidance
- Monitor KPIs and performance metrics
- Advise on emerging linguistic technologies and trends
- Ensure consistent implementation of best practices
Financial Clarity & Control
- Cost Visibility Enhancement: We recommend tracking and reporting solutions that capture all language-related expenditures, providing management with clear visibility into total investment.
- ROI Optimization: Our recommendations focus on maximizing return while minimizing spend through strategic resource allocation.
Process Engineering Evaluation
A specialized service to:
- Conduct a deep analysis of your content lifecycle
- Identify structural inefficiencies before they impact your language services
- Develop a transformation roadmap aligned with your business objectives
- Create sustainable processes that scale with your global growth
ISO Compliance Consulting: Streamline Your Quality Management System
Maintaining compliance with international quality standards like ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17100:2015 is essential for translation providers, but the process can be complex and time-consuming. That's why GLTaC offers comprehensive ISO compliance consulting services to help you navigate the certification process or improve your existing Quality Management System (QMS).
Led by Doug Strock, a BSI Lead Auditor Certified with over 13 years of experience, our consulting packages start with a 10-hour engagement to help you achieve certification. You'll also gain access to our proprietary online software tools, which can greatly streamline your ISO compliance efforts by:
- Organizing your quality data and documentation
- Automating audit preparation and follow-up
- Providing real-time visibility into your QMS performance
Whether you're starting your ISO certification journey or looking to optimize your existing processes, GLTaC's expert guidance and innovative software solutions will empower you to achieve and maintain compliance with confidence.
Douglas J. Strock
Chief Executive Consultant & Industry Leader
With nearly three decades at the forefront of the language services industry, Douglas J. Strock brings exceptional leadership and strategic vision to GLTaC's consulting practice. As Vice President of GLTaC since its inception, Doug has guided the company through the evolving landscape of global communications while maintaining unwavering commitment to excellence.
Doug combines rigorous analytical thinking from his BS in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Military Academy with strategic business acumen developed through his MBA in Information Systems from Oklahoma City University. This unique blend of technical precision and business insight enables him to develop innovative solutions for complex language challenges.
A distinguished military veteran, Doug retired as a Major following a 30-year career in the U.S. Army, including service in Operation Iraqi Freedom II. His military experience informs his disciplined approach to process optimization and strategic planning in the language services sector.
Doug's industry leadership extends beyond GLTaC:
- Past President of the Association of Language Companies (ALC), where he continues to serve on multiple committees
- Technical Lead for the revision of ASTM F3130-18 Standard Practice for Language Service Companies
- Voting Member of ASTM F43 Committee on Language Services and Products
- Certified ISO Lead Auditor by the British Standards Institute (BSI)
With expertise spanning military precision, business strategy, and technical standards development, Doug offers clients unparalleled insights into optimizing their global language operations. His comprehensive understanding of both the operational and strategic dimensions of language services positions him as an invaluable advisor to organizations seeking to transform their multilingual capabilities.