http://www.adamiangroup.com/blogger Business Blog for Adamian Group giving insight and advice on the functioning of todays business world en-us Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:00:07 GMT Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:15:59 GMT CF Blogger by DayDream Inc http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss colber@adamiangroup.com colber@adamiangroup.com http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=2CC2F4F2-1676-E19C-C79817FE63DEF0EB Adamian Group will be providing some interesting business articles.We would welcome your suggestions on content.If you would like some free advice in this area, feel free to contact us at 0844 800 5220 or info@adamiangroup.com. General Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:15:59 GMT http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=2CC2F4F2-1676-E19C-C79817FE63DEF0EB http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=2CC249DD-1676-E19C-C7C35E66785B84A1 Colber chairs a business event in London.Feel fee to join Colber and his colleagues at the Institute of Business Consulting (IBC) in London on Thursday 21 January 2010 by contacting the Institute of Business Consulting on 020 7497 0580 or ibc@ibconsulting.org.uk. General Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:15:15 GMT http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=2CC249DD-1676-E19C-C7C35E66785B84A1 http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=2CC157CD-1676-E19C-C74F652EBB2F1817 We will be providing you with updated news on the UK consulting market.If you would like to add articles to this section, do feel free to contact us at info@adamiangroup.com. General Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:14:13 GMT http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=2CC157CD-1676-E19C-C74F652EBB2F1817 http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=2CBEB50E-1676-E19C-C7BE3A8B0145AD8E Colber co-hosts the Institute of Business Consulting Christmas festive event. This is a networking event for consultants from all fields and will commence from 5pm at Champagne Charlies, off Villiers Street, Charing Cross, London.Feel fee to join Colber and his colleagues at the Institute of Business Consulting (IBC) in London on Thursday 17 December 2009 by contacting the Institute of Business Consulting on 020 7497 0580 or ibc@ibconsulting.org.uk. General Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:11:20 GMT http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=2CBEB50E-1676-E19C-C7BE3A8B0145AD8E http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=2CBD9566-1676-E19C-C7318B68A44739C9 Colber represents London Region at the IBC National Awards on 03 December 2009 in London. General Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:10:07 GMT http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=2CBD9566-1676-E19C-C7318B68A44739C9 http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=2CB90E18-1676-E19C-C7F3D0906E4880D9 The importance of reputation management was brought home to me when we were asked to perform a critical intervention on a business critical project that was heading to failure at a leading organisation.Having been called into a difficult review meeting at the office of a very senior and highly respected individual within the organisation, I was reassured that once he had addressed our client director and project sponsor, he turned to me to say that he had understood our capability in delivery and had confirmed my reputation.We progressed the discussion on a direct one-to-one basis and agreed five concessions to the outline brief that would under our direction guarantee delivery.We delivered within the revised dates within fifty percent of the programmed timelines and saved a third off the budget.The client did what they did best working alongside the client they researched and interviewed us whilst focusing on the end result. With our links in the media sector, we were able to do the same. Perhaps that is the benefit of having a reputation and the privilege to work with one of the best talents in the journalism and broadcasting field!You can read what they said about us on our website: www.adamiangroup.com/testimonials.If you would like some free advice in this area, feel free to contact us at 0844 800 5220 or info@adamiangroup.com. General Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:05:10 GMT http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=2CB90E18-1676-E19C-C7F3D0906E4880D9 http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=2CB57997-1676-E19C-C7F5083C02449D31 The December regional chairs meeting will be held on 02 December at Savoy Court in London. The agenda will focus upon opportunities to develop the UK consulting market.For more about the IBC refer to http://www.ibconsulting.org.uk. General Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:01:15 GMT http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=2CB57997-1676-E19C-C7F5083C02449D31 http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=126A9665-BF7F-BB84-BF1EBFD0CEC80405 Colber can be seen chairing the November IBC London regional event, where members will discover simple ways to identify people's 'Hot Buttons' and the most appropriate way to deliver information to them in order to motivate them.Feel fee to join Colber and his colleagues at the Institute of Business Consulting (IBC) in London on Thursday 19 November 2009 by contacting the Institute of Business Consulting on 020 7497 0580 or ibc@ibconsulting.org.uk. General Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:26:32 GMT http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=126A9665-BF7F-BB84-BF1EBFD0CEC80405 http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=12696DDF-BEB3-9990-A54E1E2D95F4D729 In the consultancy world we are often asked to deliver some exceptionally difficult assignments.I can relate to the client, who helped me make it to the cherished and sometimes feared upper banding of ‘trouble-shooter’. Having been introduced to an individual who had been recognised by his peers as being at the top of his field, I was reassured to be offered the ‘tea and biscuits’ dialogue that made this client instantly recognisable as a high performer.There was no tick list, no can you explain how many of these projects you have done under this initiative in this geographic area, in these twelve months! Instead I met an individual who had taken the time to read the CVs put in front of him and understood the capability of the individuals and the strengths and weaknesses. (Despite what some consultants will have you believe, we all have weaknesses).The client avoided; unnecessary bureaucracy, delegated reporting, extended hierarchy, dictating orders, micro-management, rigid long hours (burn out is the enemy here), inappropriate meetings and training courses, creation of barriers to individuals or information.Instead we had an open and honest dialogue where the situation was explained, my broader expertise was applied, and we agreed realistic goals, an end target and milestones. We had agreed open-discussion review dates. I was given the recognition required both within the organisation and with its partners, given the freedom of access and resources necessary to enable success. But most importantly an opportunity to connect on a regular basis.Needless to say we ensured the client achieved all their individual business objectives as well as supporting the board and delivering well within parameters. As a result of our work our client and their parent organisations gained the recognition as the leaders in their respective areas in the UK.So whilst the title and life as a trouble-shooter is earnt rather than given, and not earnt lightly, it is important to remember that those of us that have gained the title are not purely hired guns to seek and destroy. We have proven to be a safe pair of hands across a range of professional engagements and not only in specific change or restructuring projects, but also work in the ’regular’ consulting assignments of strategy implementation, operations, programme management and project management.We ensure that clients maintain position in strategies and delivery, with the knowledge that potentials difficulties can be determined before they create an issue to produce highly favourable consequences.If you would like some free advice in this area, feel free to contact us at 0844 800 5220 or info@adamiangroup.com.  General Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:25:17 GMT http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=12696DDF-BEB3-9990-A54E1E2D95F4D729 http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=1268A73E-ADA2-DBFE-43A01C0983B1C598 Colber represents London at the IBC National Council Event in London.For more about the IBC refer to http://www.ibconsulting.org.uk. General Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:24:26 GMT http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=1268A73E-ADA2-DBFE-43A01C0983B1C598 http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=12681F45-9073-B3EB-FD5995FFC9A3672B When we first hear of a downturn, we think about making cuts in resources. One of the first areas considered is often reductions in staff.Certain organisations have in good times and bad, treated staff funding as a project on-cost and often as a limitation to profit. But what about corporate headcount?Would a restructuring of an organisation in an economic downturn based upon current deliverables enable the organisation to increase capacity and grow when the opportunities arise and the timing is right? The answer here, perhaps surprisingly to some is yes.Internal resource will remain core to most businesses. External consultants can bring in new ideas, particularly around strategy, however the use of an in-house consulting practice with specialists in your business, experienced at working with you and able to work effectively alongside you, can be the key to succeeding in bringing in adding value.Organisations do need to limit expenditure. So how do practices such as Adamian group specialising in in-house consulting work?Well there is another option to weathering the storm. Few win races purely on waiting and reacting. Those that appear to do and make it look easy have put the time in with experts behind the scenes. Many more lose out to the competition by making the mistake of not preparing, recognising the opportunity for or taking decisive action.Our clients are high performers who recognise that opportunities to enhance their position always exist and with the discrete support of a specialist practice, market conditions can be utilised to harness this force to progress. Think of a boat. When the wind changes do you fight against it, let if drift you along in a direction that sets you back, or harness it to make progress.The wind changes constantly. Why settle for a strategy or an extra body when you can bring in a specialist practice that understands your business that works with you and alongside you to get you where you want to go.Gaining the competitive advantage early has regularly proven to offer the opportunity to lead from the front. We do this. However, we can also store up the momentum by taking a strategic lead opening out the opportunity to take the win together when it counts most!So if you would like to take advantage, why not make the decision to early and give us the opportunity to help you!If you would like some free advice in this area, feel free to contact us at 0844 800 5220 or info@adamiangroup.com. General Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:23:51 GMT http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=12681F45-9073-B3EB-FD5995FFC9A3672B http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=12675BE6-D116-16FF-49B7ECE0F8A486AB It was announced that Hillingdon would follow Ealing decision to terminate its relationship with its ALMO, Hillingdon Homes.The authority will now consult with tenants and leaseholders on the way forward. Given a positive vote this could result in the 14,000 or so properties being taken into the control of the local authority with in-house services from March 2011.This follows a decision at Stockton Council to transfer the ALMO housing stock to a housing association and Rochdale Councils decision to establish an independent commission to review the future of its housing stock, currently under the management of Rochdale Borough wide Housing.It would also appear that changes are afoot at Westminster Council, where a decision has been made to change its managerial agreement to make its ALMO CityWest Homes ‘more like a private company’.Interestingly, Colber’s work alongside the then CEO to prepare for the inspection of CityWest Homes was pivotal to the award of the three-star excellent status. The City of Westminster then went onto gain four star status and City Council of the Year.If you would like some free advice in this area, feel free to contact us at 0844 800 5220 or info@adamiangroup.com. General Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:23:01 GMT http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=12675BE6-D116-16FF-49B7ECE0F8A486AB http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=1266D308-013D-0019-D01ED734658DAC35 Colber will be representing business consultants and practice members within London at the IBC Regional Chairs meeting in London this month. The agenda will cover opportunities to enhance the profile of business consulting membership and practices across the UK.Colber was asked to oversee a strategy paper on integrated professional development of undergraduate and graduate business consultants. This is an area hat Colber has first hand experience in, having followed a similar path in engineering consultancy, business management and management consultancy.For more about the IBC refer to http://www.ibconsulting.org.uk. General Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:22:26 GMT http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=1266D308-013D-0019-D01ED734658DAC35 http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=12661905-D41D-2353-F6175B9CE7A7626A Colber will be attending the IMA Institute Networking Event in London.We are always pleased to hear from CEO and board level interims and welcome the opportunity to network with senior level interims. Feel free to contact Colber on 0844 800 5220 or colber@adamiangroup.com to book a meeting. General Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:21:38 GMT http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=12661905-D41D-2353-F6175B9CE7A7626A http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=12655B35-9215-2626-A100FEBE87841BE0 Colber will be chairing the October event for the IBC where the Use of Stories and Storytelling for Impact was explored.The event was well attended and took the form of a series of interactive sessions where the audience participated in discussions and developed common interests.Feel fee to join Colber and his colleagues at the Institute of Business Consulting (IBC) in London on Thursday 15 October 2009 by contacting the Institute of Business Consulting on 020 7497 0580 or ibc@ibconsulting.org.uk.A transcript of the event is available to IBC members. General Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:20:50 GMT http://www.adamiangroup.com/bloggerdisplay_blog.cfm?bid=12655B35-9215-2626-A100FEBE87841BE0