What the consulting process could look like for you.
Cross-departmental communication
Email content and goals
Meeting agendas and goals
Information and decision memorialization
The business consultant will record current perceived pain points and successes.
Tactfully collaborate with all relevant stakeholders at the appropriate points in time.
Gather fact-driven data.
Perform GAPS analysis.
Document SMART goals for the organization, departments, and individuals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time Bound).
Clearly define roles, responsibilities, job descriptions, titles, and reporting structures
Establish appropriate training programs.
Set specific KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and metrics per department and individual.
Add, reduce, or realign specific departments and roles if appropriate.
Determine software platforms and visual dashboards that will drive success and efficiency.
Document policies and procedures to promote compliance, reduce risk, provide clarity, and ensure success.
Leadership builds rapport, trust, and credibility with peers and direct reports. We have a roadmap for how to do this.
Plan for organizational psychology and "buy-in."
Pilot small before large rollouts.
Set a gatekeeper of platforms/technology.
Create a repository of decisions and information.
Business Continuity / Crisis Management plan.
Equipment and platform lifecycle. Depreciation schedules. CAPEX/OPEX planning.
Talent succession / build the bench / individual development plans.
Drive proper business and organizational acumen, charter, and "rules of engagement."