The Need
Organizations depend on technology more than ever before; it is the nervous system they run on. It touches every part of an organization and as the opportunities increase for its’ use, so does the complexity and the threat of both internal and external attacks. We all look to technology to increase our efficiency, effectiveness and competitiveness.
However, technology is very seductive. It promises much but often does not deliver to expectations. While technology has become much broader in scope (think devices, Internet of Things, AI etc), it is also more complex. In terms of decision making and implementation, the mistakes being made now are the same as the mistakes fifty years ago. However, there are additional environmental and regulatory factors to consider and the hostile cyber environment is not often taken into account.
Our Overall Goal…
Alignment of goals and operations
In many organizations, it seems a long way from where Goals and Objectives are set (Board and Senior Executives) and the operations of the organization where delivery and interaction with clients, suppliers and regulators is performed. The mission is interpreted through many layers from top to bottom and indeed in reverse. The Goal of GP&A is to ensure at every level, there is clarity of goals and the means of achieving those goals, is efficient, productive, compliant and aligned with the purpose of the organization.
Who do we work with?
Boards, CEOs and C-Level executives
Primarily, we conduct our assignments for the CEO and their senior staff. However, we always engage with all levels of an organization (including external parties where appropriate) to gather information, data and opinions to ensure our input is broad and evidence based.
The decision-making framework for IT needs an updated approach to cope with this hostile and opportunistic environment.
Making the best information technology decisions, having the best governance and operational processes, is often critical to the success and possibly the survival of an enterprise.
The potential for achieving great benefit and avoiding expensive mistakes exists. So how can business executives ensure the best outcome for their organization?
What you get?
GPAA will deliver action plans to ensure you get practical outcomes through our engagement with you. We do this by providing:-
- Clarity of purpose – understand your needs and how your business can benefit through the effective use of technology
- Direction – the options you have for more effective use
- Value – understand how your business will gain in efficiency, effectiveness and return on investment. We provide action plans that reveal the impact of those actions on the business.
GP&A (Greg Porter & Associates) has experience and skill to help you make the right choices and to achieve the benefits you want for your organization. We have decades of experience to help you make the right decisions. Our case studies give some examples of successful work we have completed. Our experience covers utilities, vertically integrated mining, tertiary education, insurance, not for profit, international electronics, professional services, transport services, professional membership organizations and government.
Please contact us to conduct a review of your technology, governance and support in today’s hostile environment to assess against organizational goals and objectives, identify priorities and direction and assist you into the future.