Task – Turnaround | Business Review & Viability
Independent and realistic assessment of likelihood that this business function could be returned to profitability.
Project activity involved:
- A rapid assessment of the true state of the pipeline of work and what management disciplines were required to stabilise the business.
- A realistic pipeline established, which clarified where effort needed to focussed.
- Assistance to close branches and communicate with clients.
- Recommendation of a new operating model be put in place to guide efforts of staff to driving volume into the business, including basic management tools.
- Coaching and direction provided to the new GM.
Insight – Clarity of what drives activity and revenue is important to focus operations – as is the right metrics.
Result – Realistic sales pipeline and options to reduce footprint and costs.
Task – Technology Rollout | Project Management
Prevention of IT roll-out delay due to lack of critical organisational data input.
Project activity involved:
- Establish the operational information required and develop an approach to rapidly gather it in line with the IT rollout schedule.
- Installation of a disciplined process and tools brought the operational component back on schedule within 4 weeks.
- Increased accuracy of required operational data.
- Highlighted unforeseen risks, allowing for early action.
