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. Step 1: Assess the organization and establish a three-year development plan: A4000.EnterpriseGlobalAssessment.
. Step 2: Evaluate process management and compliance with minimum standards: A4010.CertificationReadinessAssessment.
. Step 3: Strengthen the business plan: A4061.BusinessPlanStressTest.
. Step 4: Invite suppliers to self-assess and define a development plan: A4084.SupplierStressTest.
. Step 5: Verify business continuity: A4069.BusinessContinuityStressTest.
. Step 6: Assess the solidity of key projects: A4062.ProjectStressTest.
. Step 7: Evaluate the quality of meetings: A4027.MeetingStressTest.
. Step 8: Manage development projects: A4023.ProjectManagement.

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S100.A4000.EnterpriseGlobalAssessment

Global self-assessment of business management maturity.

To bring to life a concrete evolutionary plan for your organization, it is crucial to document existing value and have a long-term development plan to which the 80+ A4ManagementTools integrate.

This tool allows you to assess the management maturity level of your organization and define the next steps (from over 250 proposed actions) within a three-year path with annual reviews.

The results of this service:

  • Obtain an overall assessment of your organization.
  • Define a three-year development plan with annual reviews.
  • Consolidate existing organizational assets.
  • Align executives with the highest level of newly identified knowledge.
  • Integrate the needs of shareholders, the Board of Directors, and management.
  • Track and appreciate subsequent progress supported by evidence.
  • Document sound management practices and legal compliance.
  • Access all necessary elements to conduct internal audits.
  • Monitor annual progress through documented reviews.
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A4010.CertificationReadinessAssessment

This tool enables the organization to prepare for an increasing number of certifications by proving compliance with minimum requirements.

Key Results Solved Problems
Obtain an assessment of one’s readiness for certification Poor monitoring of certification progress
Ensure regulatory compliance through continuous self-training Insufficient independent preparation for certifications
Orient to a three-year evolutionary development plan Difficulty getting staff to prepare for internal audits
Support the quality director, owners, and process managers Lack of internal self-assessment
Nonconformities systematically managed and resolved Difficulty relating activities to procedures (requirement for certification)
Appreciate progress supported by evidence Difficulty in transferring know-how to the organization
Document proper management practice and legal evidence  
Have adequate preparation to handle audits and certifications  
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A4061.BusinessPlanStressTest

This tool enables the consolidation of the business plan, highlighting and integrating critical aspects with multiple high-value elements.

Key Results Solved Problems
Significantly enhancing the business plan Excessive orientation towards favorable aspects (lack of self-criticism)
Drawing inspiration from over 50 best practices of excellence Presence of unresolved issues
Verifying that an activity is correctly dimensioned Need to consolidate decisions and integrate specific knowledge
Accelerating project development Difficulty in capturing the interest of decision-makers and investors
Convincingly communicating key project content Poor orientation towards self-entrepreneurship
Supporting projects through durable indicators  
Mobilizing executives and attracting investors  
Facing extraordinary events with solid decision-making bases  
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A4018.KeyServicesPortfolio

This tool enables a clear description of the services offered to customers, maximizing perceived value and encouraging the discovery of new opportunities.

Key Results Solved Problems
Re(defining your offerings and communicating them effectively to clients Tendency to present one’s offers from an internal perspective rather than from the client’s point of view
Making offering descriptions irresistible and memorable to clients Client expectations not met
Communicating clearly and professionally Limited client understanding of offers
Supporting collaborators in clearly illustrating offerings Client requests beyond the scope of the company’s offer
Helping clients understand which problems are being solved Focus on oneself rather than on clients
Promoting the sale of complementary and enhanced services (cross-selling and upselling)  
Shortening the cash-to-cash cycle  
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A4062.ProjectStressTest

This tool allows you to examine the robustness of a project, identify risk factors and establish corrective measures, drawing inspiration from more than 150 best practices.

Key Results Solved Problems
Ensuring project resilience and facilitating their course Absence of essential criteria for project advancement
Consulting over 80 good practices for project management Frequent revisions and short-sighted planning
Defining clear criteria for project assignment Lack of clarity on project constraints
Choosing the most effective project management tools Ambiguity in roles and responsibilities
Evaluating the necessary skills for the project team Undefined monitoring criteria
Documenting project execution according to binding norms Obstacles in measuring progress
Verifying that a project is correctly dimensioned  
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A4027.MeetingStressTest

This tool allows to assess the meeting conducting techniques as well as establish improvement actions, inspired by multiple practical tips.

Key Results Solved Problems
Evaluating the effectiveness of meetings and establishing optimization actions Inclination to participate in unproductive meetings
Comparing meeting management methodologies with best practices Using meetings to carry on individual work
Identifying advancement opportunities based on specific suggestions Distraction or disinterest of some participants
Developing a progressive plan to improve meeting quality Feeling of restlessness
Guiding participants towards value creation Cognitive overload of some participants
Striving to make meetings increasingly executive Absence of a clear responsible person for the session
Decreasing the frequency of meetings  
Using this tool for an internal audit  
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A4023.ProjectManagement

This tool integrates the most efficient techniques for organizing activities and projects, distributing responsibilities, delegating, and facilitating monitoring and audits.

Key Results Solved Problems
Formulating a strategy, managing projects, and coordinating activities effectively Absence of a coordinated action plan
Defining clear and unmistakable goals Tendency to manage activities empirically, without consolidated methodologies
Conducting kick-off meetings to align the team Habit of passively accepting unforeseen events
Plotting a path and taking the first steps immediately Tendency to centralize decisions
Incorporating the responsibility assignment matrix Presence of uncoordinated initiatives
Scheduling periodic reviews Limited autonomy for team members and frequent interruptions
Having a reminder and knowing the status of projects at a glance, at any time Obstacles in defining and monitoring costs, deadlines, and objectives
Mobilizing the team to overcome challenges together Difficulty in knowing the next 2-3 phases in advance

A4000.EnterpriseGlobalAssessment

Key Results Solved Problems
Obtaining a comprehensive assessment of your organization Short-term business development planning
Establishing a three-year development plan with annual reviews Overlooking one’s managerial maturity level (on a scale from 1 to 5)
Consolidating existing assets Difficulty in forecasting activities beyond 6 months (and in anticipating the next 2-3 phases)
Aligning all the executives with the highest level of emerging knowledge Tendency to operate in urgency
Integrating (and formalizing) the needs of shareholders, the board of directors, and management Lack of an overall vision
Appreciating progress following the assessment, supported by evidence Coexistence with uncoordinated individual initiatives
Documenting correct management practices and legal evidence Underestimation of the importance of the tasks of executives, owners, and BoD / BoF
Having the necessary documents to conduct internal audits