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Page 1: Financial Consulting as a Profession

Understanding of consultingprofession

September 16, 2015

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Lets Review the Blue-sheet

Microsoft ExcelWorksheet

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Agenda for Todayq Account Managementq Managing Professional Services

Firmq Understanding & Managing Client

Expectationsq Quotation, negotiation and

fixation of fees, includingparticipation in success

q Project Lifecycle Managementq Outsourcing of specialised

servicesq Knowledge management and

training

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Account Management

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Client vs Account

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Account management framework

► Account Management Framework (AMF) refers to five behaviors that helpteams to stay connected, responsive and insightful towards clients:► Understanding company strategies and issues► Building high-impact relationships► Investing in accounts for success► Developing longer term revenue plans► Developing well-coordinated action plans

► Everyone has a role in understanding the company, strategicallymaintaining company contacts, and executing the applicable accountmanagement action plans

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Building blocks for Account management

• Pro-activelypursue with clienton key issues

• Innovativecommercialsupport

• Frequent formal &informal contactpoints

• Ability to havepeople working onclient sites

• Tapping into Globalknowledge network

• Relevant ThoughtLeadership isreaching the client

• Frequent formalContact Point

• Providing InternalSupport

• AccountMonitoring &support

Investment Insight

InitiativeInformalInteraction

Source: Source Information Services

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Account management roadmap

Understanding company strategies and issues

►Annual account planning team workshop to refresh account plan with new opportunities►Identifying and understanding the initiatives/programs a client is driving to implement its

business strategies and aligning the service offerings accordingly►Including the client in the account planning process

Building high-impact relationships

►Develop a relationship map as well as individual client calendars for all key executives &buyers across service lines

►Relationship managers to be aligned to the client and their diverse background(s)►Advancing relationships within the C-suite

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Account management roadmap

Investing in accounts for success►Understanding the accounts exposure/dependency on all service providers►Developing a business plan outlining resources needed to become the dominant services

provider at the account

Developing longer term revenue plans►Accuracy in revenue planning & forecasting resource needs►Having a longer-term revenue forecast that is aligned with the account’s total services

spend & our investment plan

Developing well-coordinated action plans►Have a rolling 90 day action plan for the account team with monthly update and

monitoring by leadership►Evaluating the track record at managing and closing top opportunities in pipeline

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Account management diagnosticProcess Current state evaluation Improvement plan

1.Understand client strategiesand issues

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2.Build high-impact relationships

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3.Invest in accountsfor success

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4.Develop longer-term revenueplans

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5.Developwell-coordinated action plans

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ManagingProfessionalService Firm

ManagingProfessionalService Firm

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Producer , Manager

?

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Three Dimensions of a Professional Services Firm

► Revenue / Margin targets► Risk Management► Billing and Collection► Overhead Costs management► Accounting

► Pursuit Management► Relationship building► Managing Client Expectation► Project Management► Ensuring Service Quality

► Hiring & Retainingthe talent

► Team Management► Delegation► Feedback► Coaching &

Counselling

Firm

ClientPeople

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Understanding & ManagingClient Expectations

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Client Expectations

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Client Expectations (Video)

Understanding Customer Needs (Low).mp4

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How to gauge expectations of clients?

► Same need – expectations vary, why?

► Are expectations only a result of the need or are there other dynamics alsoinvolved?

► When understanding client expectations, how do you know how detailedyou have to be?

► What happens when there are multiple stakeholders at the client and allexpecting something different and unique?

Does the clients social style / behavior have a bearingon expectations?

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Video

TRACOMs SOCIAL STYLE Model HD Version (Low).mp4

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Assertiveness behavior

Slower ………………….. Pace of speech ……………………… Faster

Less …………………... Quantity of speech …………………..… More

Quieter .…………..…… Volume of speech ……………...…… Louder

Relaxed ……………..…….. Use of hands …………………… Directive

Lean back …………………. Body posture …………..… Lean forward

Less .…………………...…… Eye contact ……………..…...…… More

Asks Tells

Content for this page was provided by TRACOM Group. Copyright © 2005 by TRACOM Corporation.SOCIAL STYLE is a service mark and SOCIAL STYLE MODEL is a trademark of The TRACOM Corporation.

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Responsiveness behavior

Controls

Emotes

monotone

Emotionin voice

inflection

task

Subjectsof speech

people

facts/data

Form ofdescriptives

opinions/stories

less

Use ofhands

more

rigid

Bodyposture

casual

controlled

Facialexpression

animated

Content for this page was provided by TRACOM Group. Copyright © 2005 by TRACOM Corporation.SOCIAL STYLE is a service mark and SOCIAL STYLE MODEL is a trademark of The TRACOM Corporation.

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Social Style Model™

analyticalseriousexactingindecisivelogical

drivingindependentformalpracticaldominating

expressiveanimatedforcefuladventurousimpulsive

amiabledependablesupportivepliableopen

Con

trols

Em

otes

Asks Tells

Content for this page was provided by TRACOM Group. Copyright © 2005 by TRACOM Corporation.SOCIAL STYLE is a service mark and SOCIAL STYLE MODEL is a trademark of The TRACOM Corporation.

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Improving your effectiveness with others

► Do something for others: Once you know what makesanother person comfortable, try to accommodate his/herpreferences

► Control yourself: Learn to be tolerant ofothers’ behavior without becoming tense, andhow to control your own style preferencesthat make others tense

► Know yourself: Know the impressionyou make on others, how yourbehavioral preferences can causetension for others

► Know others: Observe others' behaviors to learn abouttheir tension levels, how they respond to yourmessages, and what you can do to make theinteraction more comfortable and effective

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Activity

www.Socialstylenavigator.com/estimator

• Within your group identify one individual

• Log in to the link given above and make a quickassessment

• Do this individually within the group

• The selected individual would do his / her own selfassessment

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Various Social Styles: What to expect?

Attributes of the Personality How do you Position your proposition

Analytical

Driving

Amiable

Expressive

§ Strong in data and analytics; Believesmore in facts

§ Comfortable with questions and problemSolving Approach

§ Likes precise and to-the-point approach§ Interested in End-game and

Comfortable in solving problems

§ Weighs more towards Relationshipaspects

§ Interested in Big-picture and able to lookat the information from differentperspectives

§ Very excited and enthusiastic individuals§ Aggressive and spontaneous

§ Share the ‘End game’ up-front in yourconversation

§ Keep presentation in sharp Bullet formatAction

§ Focus on information, evidences, insightsand perspectives

§ Give time to reflect on your valueproposition

Thinking

§ Ask more open-ended question to setobjectives

§ Allow more time in Brainstorming

Relationship

§ Allow to spend more time in conversation§ Be flexible and be ready for different

approaches§ Allow for some ‘Humor’ (Smile at the

jokes!)

Spontaneity

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Versatility

Appropriate use of

Image8%

Presentation9%

Competence48%

Feedback35%

Leads To

High Versatility

Parameters for versatility:

Image – General demeanor, Dress, Organization of work area

Presentation – Comfort level, delivery, others feelings while presenting

Competence – Dependability, perseverance, Optimism, Creativity

Feedback – Listening, responding with empathy, adapting to others style, focus on

relationship

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Expectation of Service Quality (ESQ)

1. IntroductionUnderstand the nature of therelationship with the client, clientexpectations, their business strategyand key priorities and how we can alignour services to their needs.

5. Conclusion and Next StepUnderstand the priority the clientplaces on the expectations discussedin the meeting and ensure you havecaptured all relevant expectations.Co-develop next steps.

4. Being InsightfulPresenting high-value insightsproactively, delivering technicalexcellence and creating a business-orientated service offering.

3. Being ResponsiveResponding promptly to all clientcontact, raise our visibility with theclient and seek — and provide —continuous feedback.

2. Being connectedUnderstanding the client’sbusiness agenda, serving theclient in the way they want to beserved and using the power ofour global organization tointroduce high-calibre people.

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Expectation of Service Quality (ESQ)

The purpose of the ESQ discussion is to understand our clients view of Exceptional Client Service, andwhat it takes to meet and exceed their expectations.

► To understand what you need to do to deliver Exceptional Client Service and how you can meet andexceed your client’s expectations

► To better understand your client’s agenda over the next 12–24 months and ensure the way we areserving our clients meets their changing needs

► To build a stronger relationship with your client, strengthen our pipeline of opportunities of theright services for the client and grow profitable revenue

What a consultant does for his/her clients can be matched by the competitors, but howdoes he/she serve his/her clients is what sets him apart from the rest.

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Quotation, Negotiation & Fixationof FeesQuotation, Negotiation & Fixationof Fees

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Business Proposal – What is it about?

• A business proposal is a written offer from a sellerto a prospective buyer. Business proposals areoften a key step in the complex sales process—i.e.,whenever a buyer considers more than price in apurchase.

• A proposal puts the buyer's requirements in acontext that favours the sellers products andservices, and educates the buyer about thecapabilities of the seller in satisfying their needs. Asuccessful proposal results in a sale, where bothparties get what they want, a win-win situation.

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D.I.V.E. – the workshop and deliverables

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Building a compelling value proposition

►A value proposition developmentworkshop should:

►Begin in advance of an RFP orat the start of a campaign

► Identify theme, messaging anddifferentiating statements to be usedpersuasively throughout the campaign

►Define and analyse internal and externaldrivers aligned with aspectsof our service approach, that will providethe most value to the target

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Elements of Proposal

► Executive Summary

► Value Proposition

► Deliverables & Benefits

► Costs & Payment Schedule

► Process & Timeline

► Credentials

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What would you be thinking at a proposal stage?

► How much effort would be required to execute the project? What are mycosts?

► How should I price it? How do I demonstrate value on investment?

► What can be the negotiation levers for the client? What elements should Ibring / strategy should I adopt to prevent extensive negotiation?

► Where do I need support from within the firm to make it a winningproposition?

► Is there a dialogue required? Whom should I meet, How, When, Where?

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Types of Cost

► Cost incurred on deploying the resources/subject matter experts for aparticular engagement

► Cost incurred in training the client’s, resources for the solution to beoffered in the engagement

Staff Cost

Training Cost

► Cost incurred in logistics, support services and other infrastructurerequired for a particular engagement

Overheads(Infrastructure)

► Cost incurred in controlling and directing the engagement but notdirectly tied with the operations

► Cost incurred by a resource for carrying our activities related to one’semployment or business

Administrative Cost

Out of PocketExpense

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Pricing Model - Fixed Fee Engagement

Client agrees to pay a pre-agreed fee for the assignment.

§ Certainty of fee for theclient

§ Flexibility to managemargin by bringing inefficiency

§ Scope creep is possible§ Estimation risk

DisadvantagesAdvantages

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Pricing Model – Variable Pricing Engagement

In this model, client agrees to pay based on the efforts/resources requiredin the particular engagement due to iterations or indefinite scope.

§ Scope creep is not aworry

§ Estimation risk ismitigated

§ Revenue estimation isdifficult

§ Less flexibility to managemargin – locked in

§ May be required to sharecost details

DisadvantagesAdvantages

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Pricing Model – Success Fee Pricing Engagement

In this model, client agrees to pay for the solution that is specific to theclient’s business requirements. It is a high risk high reward basedengagement for a consulting firm.

§ Outcome driven§ Client is assured of

returns for the cost§ Fair reward for the

efforts put in

§ Contingent – may benothing!

§ Bias may creep in – onboth sides

DisadvantagesAdvantages

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Negotiation (Video)

Getting to Yes (Low).mp4

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Negotiation Strategy

Develop a strategy for the negotiationN

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Analyse Client Strength & Weakness as well as our Strength & Weakness inthe negotiation

Prepare rationale for client’s acceptance of the package or options from theirperspective

Develop the package of issues or MESO – Multiple Equivalent SimultaneousOptions to convey your story

Define timeline for the discussion with the client

Develop the Story: discuss the client’s business objectives

Confirm options are “equitable”

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Illustrative discussion points

► Financial - Is this only a price discussion? If yes, how much detail do I share?

► Third party assistance – Can I include sub-contracting to manage cost?

► Staffing –what level of resources would be working?

► Out of scope process – What is excluded? Is it possible to include the exclusions toprevent price reduction?

► Timing and Scheduling – How long would the team be working?

► Billing and contract process – what are the billing milestones? Working capital impact?

► Contract requirements – are there penalty? LD?

► Client assistance – is support required from the client / dependence clearlyarticulated?

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Tools for Negotiation & Fixation of Fees

► Pursuit teams often struggle to objectively establish the strength of the client'snegotiating position for a specific deal. It is a robust question that can more easilybe answered by analyzing key questions and criteria that help determine whetherthe client has a strong and viable alternative(s) to a negotiated agreement with EY.

► The criteria/questions are weighted to allow you to score the results to determinewhether the Client’s BATNA is strong, moderate or weak. It works best if the EYexecutives working on the deal to complete the tool separately and then discusstheir results as a team.

RelationshipPricing Enabler

NegotiationDiscussion Sheet

BATNAQuestionnaire

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Project Management Lifecycle

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Qualities of a good project management leader

Project Managers are responsible for:

Project managementmethods and tools

Communicationand leadershipskills

Art Science

Stake-holders

RisksDead-lines

Quality

Budgets

Issues

ResourcesLeadership

Effectivecommunicationskills

Understandssubject area

Highlyorganized

Strongleadershipability

Skilled inprojectmanagement

Effectiveinterpersonalskills

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What are softer elements which are more important?

► Is the team motivated? How do I manage my team? Am I leading andteaming inclusively?

► How do I delegate? Is there a mechanism or is it purely based onavailability?

► How do I provide timely, constructive and meaningful feedback?

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What do you see?

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What do you see?

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How we interpret ‘reality’

Frame ofreference A

ý

► Your worldview is your interpretation of ‘reality’, your basic view of life► It is influenced by your frame of reference, a set of beliefs, values and behaviors you

have learned in your culture

Person A

Worldview A Frame ofreference B

ý

Person B

Worldview B

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Ladder of inference

Ladder of Inference (source: The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook by Peter Senge)

Add meanings

Select data

Observable data

Makeassumptions

Drawconclusions

Adoptbeliefs

Takeactions

Jane speaks once during theclient meeting

Jane is the senior and should speakup to support the team

Jane knows the issues and but lacks theconfidence to speak up

Jane can not lead the team

Jane has poor leadership skills

Jane only spoke once

I will not promote JaneFr

ame

ofre

fere

nce

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Change the ladder of inference

Ladder of Inference (source: The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook by Peter Senge)

Add meanings

Select data

Observable data

Makeassumptions

Drawconclusions

Adoptbeliefs

Takeactions

Jane speaks once during theclient meeting.

Jane pays close attention to keydetails talked about in the meeting

Jane has a good understanding of theissues and knows how to listen

Jane is one of our best seniors

Jane has excellent leadership abilities

Jane only spoke once and made avery insightful comment

I will promote JaneFr

ame

ofre

fere

nce

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Leading and teaming inclusively

Means you:► Observe the assumptions you make► Test your assumptions► Try to look at things from different angles► Be open to the fact that others look at things with a different

frame of reference than yours► Ask yourself what you can learn from this different perspective► Give others the benefit of the doubt

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Delegation

► Focus on what is important for you to do personally, not justthe urgent

► Effective managers work in quadrant 2 of the delegation matrix► They minimize time in quadrant 1 (the world of crisis

management) and push appropriate tasks into quadrants 3 and4 (the quadrants of delegation)

Priority

Impo

rtan

ce

low

high low

1

3

2

4

Tasks to do now Plan ahead: futuretasks to do yourself

Tasks to delegate now Plan ahead: future tasks todelegate

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Feedback Management

Feedback Video – 1

Feedback Video – 2 VS 10.1 Video coaching conversation.wmv

VS 9.3 Feedback scenario 3.wmv VS 9.4 Feedback scenario 3 cont.wmv

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How to deliver Effective Feedback

►Situation:Time and place where you witnessed the behavior

►Behavior:What you saw or heard

►Impact:The effect of what you saw or heard

►Alternative behavior:What could have been done differently

►Alternative impact:The greater or better effect of different behavior

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Effective Project Management Lifecycle

Plan

Execute

Initiate

Initiate

Plan

Execute

Close

Define and authorize the project scope,objectives and approach

Set the project up by developing project plan andmobilizing the team against it

Deliver against the project plan, amidstuncertainty and challenges, to ensure clientoutcomes are achieved

Formally close the project by validating that theproject objectives and client outcomes have beenachieved

Performed throughout the project to ensure theproject proceeds according to plan and deliversthe desired outcome

MonitorandControl

Close

MonitorandControl

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Phase 1 – Initiate: Key activities in Initiate

Capture the client requirements, project objectives, approach andoutcomes in a charter and obtain sponsor approval

§ Define high-level project objectives and outcomes§ Define preliminary project schedule, cost estimate and risks§ Develop project charter§ Secure planning resources§ Conduct initial stakeholder analysis and engagement

§ Approved project charter§ Project planning team resource assignments§ Stakeholder register

Aim of Initiate

Key activities

Key outputs

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► A charter describes the purpose of the project, its elements and decisions.► The detail depends on scale and complexity of the project.► The charter may evolve over time, depending on developments like scope changes.

Project Charters

Key components of a Project Charter may include:

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Phase 2 – Plan: What are the key activities?

Mobilize team and resources to develop a robust course of action toensure client outcomes are achievable

► Define project scope, schedule, cost estimate and risks► Develop Project Management Plan (PMP)► Establish project baseline► Secure project resources and mobilize key team members

► Project plan► Risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies (RAID)► Stakeholder register

Aim of Plan

Key activities

Key outputs

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Key questions for a robust project plan

Why?Rationale, goals and objectives for the project

What?Scope

DeliverablesOutcomes

When?How much time?

Schedule

How?Methodology

ApproachHow much money?

Who?Roles

ResponsibilitiesWho does what?

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Manage the delivery to plan, amidst uncertainty and change, toensure client outcomes are achieved

§ Conduct kick-off§ Integrate people and activities to perform according to approved plan§ Deliver project benefits and outcomes

§ Approved project work products§ Approved project change requests (PCRs)§ RAID – Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies

Aim of Plan

Key activities

Key outputs

Phase 3 – Execute : Key activities in projectexecution

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► Do not procrastinate► Get into the habit of planning — plan tomorrow’s activities today► Understand the value of your time and appreciate that people value time differently► Create and work from an action list► Schedule tasks as needed — strike off completed items► Evaluate and re-plan regularly to ensure the most productive use of your time► Check your calendar for time-sensitive activities and events► Do not waste other people’s time► Be flexible as the unforeseen can force you to change your plan

Self management and time management supportsproject management in Execute

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Effective model for time management

Time priority

Crit

ical

ity

Requires immediateattention

Try to eliminate these activities

Need to plan for these activities

Don’t bother

High Low

Hig

hLo

w

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Provide critical visibility and insight to project progress against planand initiate corrective action as needed

§ Define high-level project objectives and outcomes§ Manage scope, schedule, cost, risks, issues, stakeholders and project

team to achieve the project outcomes§ Conduct quality assurance§ Report performance§ Perform project change control

§ Project sign-off§ Project knowledge management

Aim of Plan

Key activities

Key outputs

Phase 4 – Monitor and Control : Key activities

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Monitor and control : The realm of effectivegovernance

Structure and roles► Key roles (e.g., sponsor)► Forums (e.g., steering committee)

Control processes► Risk and issue management► Budget management► Schedule and dependency control► Change control► Resource and vendor management► Quality assurance

Performance dashboard► Project progress and status reporting► Phase gate and milestone reporting► Benefits and outcomes tracking

Controlprocesses

Structureand roles

Performancedashboard

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Risk and issue tracking - A key aspect of projectmonitoring

What is a risk?► A risk is the potential of an undesirable

outcome resulting from a given action, activityand/or inaction.

What is an Issue?► An issue is an undesirable outcome

that has occurred.

How do you monitor risk?► Identify risks and periodically check in

to make sure they have not become issues.Identify potential ways to mitigate risk.

Example: Risks that we will go over budget due toclient changing scope – mitigated by monitoring forscope creep.

How do you monitor an issue?► Once something is an issue, identify

methods/action plans to resolve theissue, make sure the actions take placeand then determine whether the issue isresolved.

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Monitor and Control - RACI

RACI documents team agreements about roles and responsibilities. It is more robust thanmany other tools. It outlines accountabilities and displays displays interactions. It also helps

plan meeting agendas and determine sub-team configuration.

Definition

Who is RESPONSIBLE?R The person who has to doit (the doer)

Who is ACCOUNTABLE?A The person who makesthe final decision and hasultimate ownership

Who is CONSULTED?C The person who must beconsulted before adecision or action is taken

Who is INFORMED?I The person who must beinformed that a decisionor action has been taken

ProcessFacilitator

LineFacilitator Setter Operator

Plan activities R A I I

Prepare detail C A/R I

Change process documentsChange process documents A R I

Perform change I A R R

Sample RACI Matrix:

Activities

Functional RolesPROCESS: Making a process change

Roles = The primary function of the personResponsibilities = The obligation of the person

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Phase 5 – Close : Key activities

► Project sign-off► Project knowledge management

► Conduct project close meeting► Conduct project team debrief meeting► Communicate lessons learned► Conduct post-implementation review meeting

► Validate that the project objectives and client outcomes have beenachieved and lessons captured to aid future engagements

Aim of Close

Key activities

Outputs

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Outsourcing of SpecializedServices

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Outsourcing of Services

‘Outsourcing is the transfer of any business function or service to external vendors, suppliersor consultants that was previously or potentially performed in-house’

Benefits ofOutsourcing

ReduceControl of

Costs

PricingAdvantage

Competitive

Advantage

IncreasedEfficiency

Reducelabour costand access

highlyskilledlabour

Scalability

Focus oncore

business

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Types of outsourcing services

Outsourcing Co-Sourcing LimitedSourcing

• Reduces resource costs• Quick Start• More aggressive and goal

oriented

• May lack comprehensivebusiness view

• Risk for stalemate• Change Management

issues may creep in

• Dealing with highlyspecialized area ofexpertise

• In-house flexibility andcontrol in strategicplanning

• Confidentiality ismaintained

• Lack of Accountability ifthe responsibilities are notclearly defined

• Friction between varioussuppliers

• Continuous co-ordination

• Reduces cost due to PricingAdvantage

• Enables Scalability• Increased efficiency• Focus on core business

• Risk of exposingconfidential data

• Synchronizing deliverables• Hidden costs• Lack of customer focus

Adv

anta

ges

Dis

adva

ntag

es

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Knowledge Managementand Training

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► Knowledge management is to collect, package and share the vast experiences of peopleas well as the latest news, trends and regulations in the industry, operating geographiesand the greater market.

► Major usage of knowledge management is to:

§ Create a deeper understanding of the operating environment, opportunities,developments and threats

§ Use proven approaches and methodologies which allows to respond quickly andrelevantly to challenges, however common or unique.

§ Internal networks and communities connect teams around the world to shareexperiences, trends and approaches in real time.

§ Globally consistent platforms mean the team can access the same insights and toolsanytime, anywhere

Knowledge Management

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Knowledge Tools and Sources

Internal Sources External Sources

Knowledge Tools

E-learning content

Learning &Development throughin-house trainings

Town hall Meetings

MonthlyNewsletters

ThoughtLeadership

External Workshops/Masterclass session

Journals &Magazines

Enterprise socialnetworking portals

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Recapq Account Managementq Managing Professional Services

Firmq Understanding & Managing Client

Expectationsq Quotation, negotiation and

fixation of fees, includingparticipation in success

q Project Lifecycle Managementq Outsourcing of specialised

servicesq Knowledge management and

training

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Financial consulting – An industry overview

Thank You!Thank You!

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Ernst & Young LLP

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