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Research (20-20 business vision) 

 

High Performance is founded on Rigorous Research & Decision-Making

 

Many organisations recognise how important research is to their future business but commit too few resources to assessing the critical issues which impact on their functioning. It matters not if you are in the private, public or third sector - every organisation needs focus, direction based on objective analysis and research.

 

Failing to fully research key issues inhibits organisations in framing a sound strategic plan and energising staff to achieve objectives. Because research takes time, few management teams develop their best and most talented people to research into and create a sound future for their business. Instead, the energies of these talented people is occupied mostly with the 'here and now' operational issues rather than inventing a more secure future. This is where we can partner you in the process of research design and delivery culminating in a sequential and measurable implementation plan.

 

Just imagine the benefits to the management team of having the research to assess options and take action to shape the performance of the business. Working in partnership with the client we can tailor and research core issues to supply and explore alternatives for strategic action.

 

Typical Research Projects

  • Strategic Review
  • Scenario Planning
  • Customer Evaluation & Management Strategy
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Soft 'Due Diligence' for Partnering, JV's, Mergers or Acquisitions
  • Vulnerability Analysis
  • Cultural Audit
  • Leadership Review
  • Process Review and Cross organisational Working
  • Change Management & Project Implementation Review
  • Organisational Design & Development

 
Recent Papers

How to Master Your Mind & Your Potential

If you want to master your mind, create and maintain a disciplined methodology, and shape what you want to be, do and have in your life, then you really must read Philip Atkinson’s newly published article – “How to Master the Mind & Your Potential”. This is an introduction to his book of the same title, which will be released on December 24th 2011 and which can be downloaded from Kindle.

As we progress into 2012, we cannot be certain of anything anymore, including the economy and our own livelihoods. This book goes a long way in supporting those who want to take charge and shape the future the way they want to live it. The book is written as a novel and follows the progress of Sam, who changes his life around over a period of five days.

If you want to take charge of your future and don’t know where to start, this is a primer 101 on life management and personal success. So, if you want your 2012 to be the best year yet, I suggest you look for the title on Amazon and make your New Year a secure one.

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The Power to Influence: Change Management

Your ability to influence others is critical if you want to drive any improvement or change project. The application of techniques and processes is not sufficient to change behaviours and business cultures. Reliance on using authority and the power that goes with it is insufficient to create along lasting change. What is required is the skilful use of a repertoire of behavioural techniques to bring about change and improvement in how we do business. Phil Atkinson focuses on the core skills that are necessary to become a catalyst and indeed a master in driving and implementing organisational change.

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Change Agility in Transforming Organisations

Philip Atkinson suggests that we must move beyond typical change management methodologies, andfocus on engaging with staff and speeding up the implementation of change. This change agility can only be mastered and installed in the corporate culture if we promote strategies to move people through the acceptance cycle, thereby minimising resistance.

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From Recession to Recovery: Tangible Transformation in Organisational Performance

This article outlines the accelerated change model used by such leading companies as General Electric

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Continuous Improvement Transformational Change

Published in February 2011 this article focuses on the strategic changes that each sector of the economy must implement to guarantee a safe and secure future for their business

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Prosperity or Survival

Creating a customer-centric culture in the Financial Services sector. 

Philip Atkinson outlines the severity of the challenges, which lie ahead for businesses in the Financial Services sector. Bonding with the customer emotionally leads to life time-value for both provider and customer. Riding the winds of change....

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Bringing Business and Information Technology together

Strategy Integration

A common theme in many discussions with business leaders is that of ensuring the Information Technology department is supporting the business strategy. Even more key in today's financial environment.  Terry Dann explains...

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