Consultancy Blogs

A while back we wrote about business readiness ahead of a major go-live. This included looking at things cross-functionally, contingency planning with stress testing, proving trials and early smaller go-lives, business continuity planning, training, communication, and Go/No Go Checklists and governance.

Given the uncertain times we are facing and continued technology advancement at pace with automation and AI, the pace and magnitude of change to many businesses may well exceed what we have experienced do far.

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Business confidence is a fragile commodity, easily shaken by political, financial, and market instability. In the UK, a combination of domestic and international pressures is testing the resolve of companies across all sectors. With elections, fiscal uncertainty, and international competition, businesses have been left wondering how to proceed amidst growing risks.

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The quest to improve profitability, reduce cost and prioritise spend in business often feels like walking a tightrope. If we take the project world, on one end, there is the allure of expensive consultancy, promising comfort, and expertise. While on the other, the temptation to manage changes internally to save costs looms large. But how do we find equilibrium in this balancing act? Let us delve into this conundrum through a series of questions that every business should ponder.

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As we all know, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the number of people working from home in the UK has dramatically increased. That is no surprise, and here are some stats that paint a picture. During the pandemic, a staggering 46.6% of employed people did some work at home. Since then, 44% of UK employees have continued to work from home, either fully or hybrid. With 52% of business leaders surveyed believing that hybrid working is the most supportive environment for employee productivity, what’s remote working’s state in the workplace now? Read More

Every business has a unique mix of goals, target markets, geographic reach, range of products and services, people, and culture. While many combinations of these can support a business, a few elements remain critical to success.

Here, we examine The Seven Business Critical Success Factors, and what happens when they’re ignored (spoiler – one impact is the downfall of bigger brands than you might expect)!

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With the festive season now well behind us, we enter into the usual start of the year busy period. In the bustling business world, juggling numerous tasks and responsibilities is a common scenario. Put simply, the to-do list is never-ending, leaving professionals overwhelmed and wondering how to manage it all. At Acceler8, we understand the challenges this brings to both people’s stress levels and managing delivery on time. We believe that mastering the art of prioritisation and time management is key to conquering these challenges effectively. So here are a few practical tips that can really make a difference.

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The world is changing faster than ever. Technology and innovation change how we do business and create new industries all the time! Economic conditions ebb and flow more suddenly than most of the last 2 decades. And supply chain principles are quickly changing to provide greater stability in an increasingly more uncertain world.

The speed of change means business leaders are facing new challenges daily. And these challenges help explain why leaders need personalised solutions to address the challenges in their unique circumstances.

It also helps explain why businesses like Acceler8 Consultancy have emerged as the go-to experts for providing tailored guidance and services to meet individual business and leadership needs.

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In the high inflationary world that we live in today, business owners are more driven than ever. They are searching for ways to reduce costs, without losing quality. Often the view is that recruiting permanent salaried staff to deliver change and develop new processes or solutions will result in a lower monthly cost as well as greater control. However, there is a value and productivity angle to this.  By partnering with outsourced consultancy services, especially where specialist capability is required, one can achieve greater productivity. You’ll also save money without sacrificing quality. You effectively get expert knowledge without having to employ several people or setting up your own internal departments with all the overheads that entails.

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For our latest feature, we caught up with Swapnil Ruparelia to talk to us about Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) and their impact on business projects.

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