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Everyone’s needs are different, and we work in different ways to meet those needs:

 

1. Assignment:

Where you need a solution we join your organization to provide it.  We prefer to work incrementally to deliver early, measurable outcomes of clear and lasting value, fast.  We do this using clear and accountable methods to identify and agree the issue to be resolved, identify a good solution, proven where it exists, novel when required, and then work with managers and staff, sharing knowledge, methods and tools, to deliver that solution. We have developed and acquired a number of very effective methods and tools for managing change and software process improvement that we make freely available to those we work with, and these tools become yours. This is the most comprehensive service we offer, and because we prefer an incremental approach it is non disruptive, low impact, low risk, and low cost.

 

2. Consulting:

Sometimes you simply need the knowledge to develop the solution yourself. We will provide a range of workshops, coaching, guidance and advice to help you solve your problems and achieve agreed objectives. You will have ready access to our tools for change and process improvement.

 

3. Training:

A traditional and cost effectives way to introduce or re-invigorate practices, models and concepts for large numbers of people; and a low cost, low risk way to investigate aspects of software development, management and testing. We prefer to start with an analysis to determine what is needed, and then tailor or develop the material, incorporating your own material too, if desired. We can deliver courses ‘off the shelf ‘ too; to introduce topics or establish a common understanding. And we can help you train your trainers, and develop your own materials too.

 

4. Embedded Services:

Sometimes it is difficult for smaller organizations or teams to justify the investment in developing their own functions or services. They are not used sufficiently to justify developing them in house, but do add value or are required by process standards or certification bodies. We can provide you with a range of on demand services including Quality Assurance (not including testing), the facilitation of management and technical reviews, facilitation of retrospectives and post implementation reviews – and expedite their actions, manage risk workshops, undertake process and product measurement, and many other support functions.

 

5. Mentoring and Support:

We can be available at any time by phone or email to answer unlimited questions. The frequency and style of interaction are up to you and we will visit you on site too, if needed. This service is best for organizations or teams we have already worked with or that are already on their way to achieving their objectives.

 

 

Our Costs:

Costs depend on the scope and duration of the work, but are probably less than you expect. On large assignments it may be necessary to charge a fee for initial consultation, but this will be credited to the cost of the assignment.

And we are able to offer several of our services – those with a significant element of research or development, that have uncertain outcomes or an element of risk - for zero cost.

 Contact us to find out more, or for a quote.

 

Our Guarantee:

We want you to succeed so we guarantee our work. For six months after the completion of work we will keep in touch. If, during this period, results are not adequate, or your progress is too slow we will undertake on site remedial work without additional charge to eliminate the problem.

For the duration of the guarantee period you will have unlimited access to us by phone or email to answer questions and deal with problems.

 

What next?

 Contact us to arrange a first consultation Call +44 (0) 1993 700878 or email shelley@osel.netkonect.co.uk .

 

 

 

 

 

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