Frequently asked questions
How does an Enterprise Transformation engagement work?
We agree the scope, priorities, timetable, responsibilities and fee before the work begins. We then work alongside your leadership team and the people responsible for each area to make and embed the agreed changes.
Do we need to complete an Enterprise Review first?
Not necessarily. If your organisation already has a clear understanding of what needs to change, we can agree the scope directly.
For many organisations, however, the Standard Model Enterprise Review provides a useful starting point. If you complete the $50,000 Review and then move into Enterprise Transformation, the Review fee is credited in full against the Transformation engagement.
How long does an engagement take?
This depends on the size of the organisation and the amount of change required. The timetable is agreed as part of the scope before the engagement begins.
Who needs to be involved?
Enterprise Transformation requires active support from senior leadership. We will also work directly with the teams responsible for the areas being improved.
A senior executive should sponsor the programme and help make decisions when they are needed.
Can we focus on only part of the organisation?
Yes. The Standard Model covers the whole organisation, but the engagement does not need to.
We can focus on a group of functions, a business unit, a specific area of concern or a wider organisation-wide transformation.
Will you implement the changes or just advise us?
We work with your teams to put the agreed changes into practice.
The exact level of support depends on the engagement, but Enterprise Transformation is designed to go beyond recommendations and help make the changes happen.
Will our own teams remain responsible for the work?
Yes. Your leadership team remains responsible for the organisation and your teams remain responsible for their functions.
We work alongside them, provide structure and support, and help build the knowledge and ownership needed to sustain the improvements.
How is progress reported?
We agree clear actions, owners and measures at the beginning of the programme. Progress is then reviewed regularly with the programme sponsor and leadership team.
Reporting is kept practical: what has been completed, what has improved, what needs attention and what decisions are required.
What happens if the scope changes?
Large transformation programmes often develop as the work progresses. If a material change to the agreed scope is needed, we discuss the impact on the work, timetable and fee before proceeding.
Who owns the work produced during the engagement?
Your organisation will receive the documents, plans and other materials created specifically for your engagement.
The Standard Model for Business itself, including its framework and underlying intellectual property, remains the property of The Standard Model for Business.
How do you handle confidential information?
Enterprise Transformation may require access to sensitive business information. Confidentiality requirements are agreed before the engagement begins, and information is handled in line with the terms of the engagement.
How much does Enterprise Transformation cost?
Engagements start from $250,000.
The final fee depends on the size of the organisation, the areas included and the scale of the work required. The scope and fee are agreed before the engagement begins.