Personalized IT Leadership Consulting
Online and On-Site
“Kathy has a rare combination of understanding organizational structures and the people embedded in these structures, along with the ability to develop and execute strategic plans for IT. Our leadership team at Salve was impressed by her talents. Kathy is a strategic thinker, who quickly discerns the essence of any problem and fearlessly moves an organization toward desired goals. She is also a compassionate, approachable leader and has gained the trust of our IT organization and our senior leadership team. They have deeply appreciated her straightforward communication and her ability to solve problems while never taking her eye off the larger strategic needs of the IT organization and the university.”
– Kelli J. Armstrong, President, Salve Regina University
VIP Fractional CIO Program
12 Month Consulting
This is a full year customized consulting program for organizations who do not have a full-time CIO and are seeking long-term, lasting, and measurable results. A fractional CIO offers organizations the opportunity to access strategic IT leadership and expertise without the hefty price tag and overhead. This program drives value and innovation while minimizing risks and maximizing opportunities for growth.
Customize Your Fractional CIO Program From Our Services Below:
- Leadership and IT Assessments
- Strategic IT Leadership Consulting and Coaching
- Strategic Plans and Technology Roadmaps
- Step-by-Step Strategic Action Plan
- Project Planning, Prioritization, and Oversight
- Strategy for Team Development
- Budget Analysis, Planning and Contract Reviews
- Executive Leadership Reviews & Presentations
- Strategic Deliverables and Actionable Results
VIP Interim CIO Program
6 Month or Longer Consulting
The VIP Interim CIO Program offers access to high-level expertise to manage the daily IT prioritization, interdependencies, troubleshooting, and issue resolution. Fill your temporary IT leadership void with this customized and cost-effective consulting program that provides value by their ability to provide stability, continuity, strategic leadership, and expertise to the organization’s IT function during times of transition or change, ultimately driving value and enabling success.
Customize Your VIP Interim CIO Program From Our Services Below:
- Leadership and IT Assessments
- Project Oversight and Prioritization
- Day to Day Operational Management
- Team Assessments
- Executive Leadership Presentations
- Strategic Deliverables and Actionable Results
Leadership Development & Team Building
The benefits of leadership go far beyond simply retaining employees. Organizations who invest in their team have a major impact on their bottom line, and the future of the company. Taking the time to properly invest in team building and leadership development helps to improve employee engagement, develops trusting relationships, improves conflict resolution, develops leadership skills along with long-term professional growth.
Customize Your Leadership Development and Team Building From Our Services Below:
- Organizational Planning with Strategic Structure
- Executive Leadership Analysis
- Key Talent Review
- Job Description and Job Position Reviews
- Change and Growth Planning
- Succession Planning
- Organizational Planning with Strategic Structure
ERP Readiness Assessment Program
6 Week Minimum Consulting
An ERP readiness assessment helps organizations prepare effectively for ERP implementation, upgrade, or replacement by identifying gaps, assessing readiness, mitigating risks, estimating costs, planning timelines, aligning stakeholders, addressing customization needs, and supporting strategic planning. This ultimately increases the likelihood of a successful ERP project and maximizes the benefits derived from the ERP system.
Customize Your ERP Assessment Program From Our Services Below:
- Gap Analysis to identify gaps in the organization’s current systems, processes, and infrastructure compared to the requirements of an ERP system. This enables the organization to understand areas that need improvement before implementing an ERP.
- Readiness Assessment to evaluate the organization’s readiness for ERP implementation in terms of resources, skills, technology infrastructure, and organizational culture. This assessment helps gauge whether the organization is prepared for the challenges of ERP adoption.
- Risk Mitigation to identify potential risks and challenges associated with ERP implementation, such as data migration issues, resistance from stakeholders, or lack of executive buy-in. By understanding these risks early on, the organization can develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively.
- Cost Estimation to provide insights into the costs associated with ERP implementation, including software licensing, consulting services, training, and infrastructure upgrades. This helps the organization budget accurately and avoid unexpected expenses during the implementation process.
- Timeline Planning to help develop a realistic timeline for ERP implementation by assessing the complexity of the organization’s processes, the scope of the project, and the availability of resources. This ensures that the organization sets achievable milestones and deadlines for the implementation.
- Stakeholder Alignment to foster alignment and consensus among key stakeholders by involving them in the assessment process and gaining their input and support. This increases stakeholder buy-in and commitment to the ERP project, enhancing its chances of success.
- Customization Needs to identify specific customization requirements or unique business processes that may need to be addressed during ERP implementation. This ensures that the ERP solution is tailored to the organization’s needs and maximizes its effectiveness.
- Strategic Planning to align the ERP implementation with the organization’s long-term goals and objectives. This ensures that the ERP project contributes to the organization’s growth, competitiveness, and operational excellence.
Additional Consulting Services Include:
- Strategic Planning and Project Oversight
- Consultation for Strategic Growth Plan
- Roadmap for Future Success
- Personalized Mentoring and Strategic Direction
- Team Selection and Project Oversight
- Gap Analysis and Process Improvement
- Personalized Coaching for IT Leaders