Public Sector Consultancy
The results of the Comprehensive Spending Review in October 2010 mean that local government is facing an unprecedented period of financial and operational challenge.
Demographic factors and rising public expectations driving demand upwards as resources contract. Our clients need to be more focused in setting priorities and even more creative in delivering them. Whether it involves contracting out, shared services, collaborative procurement, service integration or better use of assets, the aim is 'more with less'.
Our consultants have a range of skills and expertise to help clients in this climate. They understand the drivers behind public sector organisations and the need to deliver high quality services more efficiently. We have experts in the following areas:
- Strategic and service reviews
- Business case development and history
- Performance improvement
- Cost reduction
- Procurement and collaborative working
- Information management
- Leadership coaching
Our team is made up of experienced consultants who have had previous, senior management experience in local government and other organisations. Our clients see us as trusted advisers. They recognise our ability to "make strategy happen" in a way that understands their environment and work with them to deliver sustainable results.
Lean thinking
Much of our work is underpinned by a lean thinking approach to solving problems and delivering services. Combining our consultants' expertise in industry and the public sector, The Consultancy Company's approach focusses on supporting clients to analyse and redesign systems using the full range of Lean, Systems Thinking and Six Sigma approaches. In order to achieve sustainable continuous improvement, we look to change mindsets and behaviour as well as introducing tools and techniques.
Project management
No project is completed successfully without expert and experienced project management. We have PRINCE2 qualified consultants and also have our own project management methodology, ProAct ©. Thi sis an experience-driven project management methodology as well as a product in its own right. Whichever route is taken, clients know that projects will be delivered on time, on cost and with the required outcomes.
