Assignment Short StoriesDealing with the Elephant in the RoomMartin Wilson was brought in by one of the junior departments in a sensitive government programme. As a junior partner the department could not be seen to be disruptive but it had serious concerns about the programme scope. Martin explored the issues on an individual basis with the other parties and especially with the programme director. It showed that all were aware of problems with the programme direction, “the elephant in the room”, but felt powerless to deal with it. In just six weeks of sensitive negotiations Martin was able to generate consensus and get the programme redesigned and heading in a more appropriate direction. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | Service OutlinesProgramme and Project TurnaroundSometimes a programme or project needs fresh thinking to get it running smoothly; it may be that a health check has exposed issues. Solidus has considerable experience with putting projects and programmes back on track. Usually it is a case of a project team using Solidus to facilitate an exploration of the challenges. Often the team are too close to the issues, Solidus helps them step back to “see the wood for the trees”. The client can then often resolve matters themselves. In extremis Solidus can take over project leadership until it is running smoothly. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Assignment Summary
A summary sample of assignments undertaken by Solidus. This is only a taste as client confidentiality precludes making specifics generally available. However the scale and nature of the work shows the level at which Solidus operates. It does however provide the same level of professionalism for much smaller assignments and clients.
IT Technical Delivery/ Systems Integration
- Major UK government department Large ERP Implementation(Oracle eBusiness) - £300million programme
Procurement of Systems and Services
- Major UK government departments – typically £20+million
Create and Lead new Directorate or Function
- Government technology agency (department budget more than £80million)
- Criminall Justice Organisation
International implementation of Operational Support System
- Start-up telecommunications company operating across Netherland, Belgium and Germany
National Customer Service Improvement Programme
- UK retail bank
- Solicitor
Strategic and Business Planning
- Healthcare bodies – large and small
- Government Education Agency
- Small and medium-sized Enterprises
- Voluntary or third sector bodies
Create Change programme and Governance
- UK central government directorate - more than £200million programme
- Government Department - More than £300million programme
- Professional services
Stabilise Existing Projects
- Government departments (several) - projects or programmes up to £350million
- Telecommunications company, internationally.
Implement Data Warehouse or Business Intelligence
- Blue chip FMCG company - UK
- Health Trusts
- Second-tier Accountants and Consultants
Turnaround/ Implement International Operational Support System
- Start-up telecommunications company operating across Benelux and Germany
- Government Departments
- Health Organisation
For more information contact:
Martin Wilson This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on +44 (0) 115 925 8600
