a) Global resource management capabilities, providing high impact recommendations on how to improve billable utilization performance. Our thought leadership in resource management and unique Just-in-Time ResourcingSM brand of solutions can help you achieve sustainable benchmark levels of utilization lowering costs, improving profit and client satisfaction.
2)Implementation services to accelerate implementation of recommendations and realization of projected benefits.
3) Providing guidance and/or assistance in development of aprofessional and consulting services Business Plan tailored to the needs of your business.
4)Outsourcing selected functions related to the management of your consulting or PS operations.
Examples of advisory business acceleration services include:
How well are we managing delivery resources?How do I recruit and manage people to get the right skills in the right place at the right time?How do I develop low cost resources and effectively integrate them into my delivery strategy? Are we gaining competitive advantage with PS automation tools? How do I maintain high utilization?In our increasingly global business environment, effective and efficient resource management will make or break most business models.
Does our professional and consulting services business plan effectively leverage ALL the capabilities of my company? This key element of a solutions provider go-to-market plan should result in generating more pull-through (larger) sales.
Do we have the right global go-to-market strategy/capability?Selling/marketing services is different than selling/marketing products.This often overlooked aspect of a services or solutions selling strategy undermines go-to-market effectiveness.
Do we have the right approach to technology services packaging?To gain the maximum value from a technology services strategy, effective packaging is a must do.Effective packaging makes it easier for the client to understand, easier for the sales person to sell, and provides a platform to reap the benefits of repeatability necessary for cost effective and quality delivery.
Do we have the right expectations in our financial model?There is a desired balance of gross margins. Too little and you lose money, too much and you cannot sustain a business that requires important investments.
Do we have the right approach to strategic sourcing? What work should we do on-shore vs. off-shore? What work should be do in-house vs. outsource? How much work should be do with employees vs. contractors or partners?