Saturday October 11, 2008

Our portfolio of services

Programme and project management

Onemind Management has an enviable track record in delivering complex, business-critical change programmes and projects. We have over 46 years practical experience based on rigorous project management and change methodologies. We maintain a focus on delivery of business benefits throughout the life of your programme or project.

We offer a wealth of first hand experience that can:

Translate business objectives into cohesive and practical programmes of work.
Manage business uncertainty.
Coordinate the interdependencies between projects.
Identify, assess and manage project risks.
Specify, procure and manage project elements from third parties.
Define and manage the realization of measurable business benefits.
Drive programmes and projects with energy and enthusiasm.
Facilitate project team communication and cooperation to create high-performance teams.
Review programmes and project either at key review points, as they proceed or after completion.
Set-up portfolio, programme and project support offices, including the design of project management processes.
Provide master classes in programme and project management processes and skills.

Onemind Management has developed the Onemind™ approach to organizational change. For more information on the approach go to Onemind™ Approach

Change management and benefits realization

There is a difference between a project producing products and the organization realizing business benefits. Applying our business and projects delivery skills, Onemind Management assists clients plan and structure a benefits realization process, which focuses on the uses the business actually can use to exploit the capabilities delivered by its projects. We can help ensure that:

Project objectives are linked to the aims of the organization.
Performance measures are defined, implemented and communicated.
Stakeholders, where appropriate, are actively engaged to help define products and benefits.
Programmes remain consistent with the organizational strategy and are aligned with other programmes.
Programmes remain balanced in terms of risk and financial value.
The transition from the current processes to the new ways of working is managed effectively.
Resource planning, forecasting and scheduling is carried out effectively.
Feasibility studies are conducted reliably.
The development of business strategy is managed successfully.
Business cases for programmes, projects and systems are developed robustly.

Onemind Management has developed the Onemind™ approach to organizational change. For more information on the approach go to Onemind™ Approach

Business process improvement

Increasingly organizations realise that to bring about greater operational efficiency and effectiveness, they need to adopt a process-centric view of their business. We have considerable experience of redesigning the following types of process:

Business strategic planning, operational and quality processes.
Implementation and transition processes.
Testing and accreditation processes.
Programme and project management processes.

As part of that work we have considerable skill in:

Business process redesign.
Business process management.
Process workshop facilitation.

People and skills development

We facilitate people and teams to develop their thinking and problem solving skills, principally by inviting them to let go of their self-imposed limitations, so that they apply their knowledge, experience and skills to setting strategic direction, rethinking business processes, liberate cost-savings, and improve their business.

We educate, train, coach and mentor in the following areas:

Change programme and project management.
Leadership and personal effectiveness.
Team development and facilitation.
Conflict resolution.
Problem solving.

For more information about our development workshops, go to development.

Onemind Management mentoring and coaching services are designed to support clients' key personnel to be more effective. This is a highly cost-effective approach to supplementing in-house skills and experience whilst retaining clear internal lines of communication and control. Our mentors offer ideas and approaches gained from hands-on responsibility in organizations. They will challenge mentees constructively whilst building a close and supportive relationship which will assist in personal development and performance. The service is normally tailored to individual client needs.

Business advice, consultancy and problem solving

Our consultants can advise you on the key issues facing your organization.

Onemind Management is an APMG Accredited Consulting Organization (ACO) and has a proven track record of successfully delivering projects and programmes throughout both the private and public sector. We can assess and advise on your portfolio, programme and project management maturity.

We are leaders in:

Setting up portfolio and programme support offices
Initiating programmes and projects
Defining project portfolios
Designing project reporting dashboards

In addition, we carry out assignments to deliver specific products and services including:

Writing guidance and publications
Workshop facilitation
Feasibility studies
Business cases

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