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Consultancy Services

It can be lonely at the top of the technology tree in an organisation… 


Sometimes it can feel like you are seen as not much more than an internal supplier, as a cost centre, rather than a dynamic function that can add considerable value to your business. 


Considering that a large proportion of future growth will come through a company’s effective use of technology, why is it that IT is not part of the conversation at the top table?


We can help you readdress that balance - Be taken seriously and respected by the Stakeholders and be seen as a true partner rather than an order-taker. Focussing on the Business Value of IT and not as a cost to the business.


This is not traditional consultancy - where the knowledge leaves as soon as they walk out the door. We will give you and your teams the tools to succeed long after our engagement.


  • Ex-CIO / Strategic Advisor / Leadership Coach
  • Sounding board – Unbiased, objective, independent outside view
  • Not tied to any technology purchase or vendor.
  • Help land your message with key stakeholders
  • Raise the profile of your Technology Function
  • Toolkits | Frameworks | Templates to help set you off on the right foot


IT Strategy / Operating Model

In an ever-changing environment you need an IT Strategy and Operating model that is flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of an unpredictable world. COVID19 and BREXIT have and will continue to change our ways of working for the foreseeable future, whilst the demands of the business will never abate. 


  • Implement a technology strategy that is aligned with your Business goals
  • Create an actionable Digital Strategy
  • Build executable technology roadmaps
  • Presenting to Stakeholders
  • Funding / Business Cases
  • Technology Landscape Review


Leadership Development and Coaching

Through working with many CIOs, IT Directors and their leadership teams across industries over the years, I often heard the same phrase repeated; “I just don’t have enough time…”. Enough time to focus on my long-term strategy. Enough time to develop my leadership team. Through this service we can help you:


  • Build High Performing Teams
  • Become a more effective leader
  • Personal Development
  • Level up your senior leadership team and succession Planning
  • Free up more of your time to focus on what really matters in your business


Cost Optimisation

So many organisations view cost optimisation as purely a one-off cost-cutting exercise. This is usually when they are arbitrarily challenged by the finance teams: e.g. “I need you to shave 15% off the IT operating costs”. The problem with this approach is that the same question will be asked the following budgetary year and it quickly becomes a race to the bottom, where quality and service suffer most. Through our framework you will be able to:


  • Leverage the value of your technology investments by fostering a culture and discipline of continuous cost improvement.
  • Create a framework that gets the best efficiencies from your people, processes, and technology.
  • Focus on the initiatives that drive the most VALUE
  • KILL “Zombie” Projects and Programmes
  • Realise new Business and IT Efficiencies
  • Create new revenue streams through technology

Programme Management

Many businesses are currently embarking on large scale, high-profile programmes of work (or are about to). There are so many models on best practice on how to successfully deliver these types of programmes that just go to prove the point that if there was one methodology that worked for everything we would all be using it. Set you and your team up for success by identifying and implementing the right approach for your business. Programme Management Services include:


  • ERP Implementation Strategy
  • Digital Strategy Roadmap
  • Online & E-Commerce
  • New Product/Service launch
  • Data and Analytics Strategy
  • CRM
  • Cloud Roadmap


Supplier Management / Software Evaluation Services

Build a framework to manage your supplier base ensuring that you get the best value from each of your strategic partnerships. Compare and evaluate like for like products and services without subjectivity by using our toolkits and templates.


  • Effectively manage your key vendors with a focus on value delivered and continuous improvement
  • Contract Reviews
  • Create a robust Tender / RFI / RFP that is objective and transparent
  • Evaluation criteria and Selection Process
  • Presentations and communications to Exec Board and wider business

Get in touch

You can reach our advisory consultant using the details below

T.07990 515 529

E. hugh.raeburn@graphenenetworks.co.uk


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