Capability Management

We believe you know your industry better than us.

There are a few dimensions of business common to all organisations – one of these is project delivery. We all have programs and projects – the key question is how (and why) we do them. Research has comprehensively demonstrated that there is no correlation between industry and results.

Your job

Establishing the strategy based on your industry expertise. Your are an Executive within your organisation – with no doubt many years of experience within your industry. You are likely to have, or can easily obtain, whatever industry-specific benchmark data exists to support your strategic direction.

Our job

Helping you address the gap between desired outcomes and reality. We focus on what we do – not necessarily where we do it.

True, a number of our consultants have significant industry expertise. Many have held CxO positions for strong, successful periods. They could probably match it with the leading industry advisers. But first and foremost, they know how to help you identify and deliver your outcomes, and associated value.

Addressing the systemic issues and mindsets that constrain delivery is largely common across industries.

An end state whose realisation can be simply measured, by anyone WITH A TRUE/FALSE QUESTION. This clarity ensures no confusion as to achievement. Our Desired Business Outcomes are the primary measure of business success, and Project Outcomes the primary measure of a (change) project’s success.

An organisational attribute consisting of necessary people (with the requisite competencies), plus management (direction, structures, measures, controls, etc), plus organisational infrastructure (policies, processes, systems, etc).

The beneficial result of the delivery of one or more outcomes. All benefits are measurable and verifiable, but only some are quantifiable.

Narrowly, is the quantifiable value of a benefit (usually in financial terms). Broadly, a project’s inclusive statement for outcomes, benefits and (quantified) value, plus the projects strategic contribution.

An individual attribute of consisting of knowledge, training, experience, aptitude and attitude – possession of the requisite skills and how to apply them effectively.

We believe you know your industry better than us.

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