Strong project management can help reduce risk and increase the chances of project success. Unfortunately of all projects started, 44% are delivered late, over budget, and/or with less than the required features. 24% are simply cancelled before completion or never used. Just 32% are delivered on time, on budget, and with the required features.
Berkeley believes they offer a distinct approach to large scale programme management that can substantially shift these odds in the clients favour.
They believe a big programme doesn’t have to mean a big consulting team.
They believe that a few top-calibre people can make a big difference so, even on the largest programmes, they place small teams of 3-5 people in key leadership roles embedded in mixed teams of client staff and third parties. This approach fosters stronger engagement and develops the skills of client's staff, ensuring that outcomes are aligned to what the business needs and really owned by them.
They speak from experience, then act on it.
Berkeley has experience of delivering national and global programmes, with team sizes in the 100’s and budgets in £100m’s. Berkeley's consultants are all highly experienced, having spent an average of 12 years leading (or managing key elements of) large change programmes. They can quickly assess where a programme needs most support, and take the firm action needed to get it back on track.
Berkeley believes in “client side consulting” – their only agenda is their client's agenda
Large programmes inevitably come with a complex supplier landscape: internal staff, systems integrators, niche third parties and independent contractors, all with their own vested interest in the programme. Often, large suppliers can be more focussed on selling further work and improving their margin, than on making the programme really work for the client organisation. Berkeley has been careful to retain their independence, positioning themselves as their clients trusted advisor.
If you’d like to discuss how Berkeley can help make your programme a success, contact us at pm@berkeleypartnership.com.
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