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4-CONSULTING E-ZINE

We've got some ideas about working smarter in this edition of our e-zine.  Teleworking has been around for a while but it's taking off now and there are a few catches for employers to think about.  We also show how you how ValueMapping® provides the link between your key business drivers defined in your Corporate Plan and performance improvement initiatives such as Balanced Scorecard or EFQM Excellence Model.

 

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Teleworking - the hidden costs

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Value Mapping & Efficient Government

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Making the most of Outlook and Excel

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News from 4-consulting

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Teleworking - the Hidden Costs

 

The need for more flexible working arrangements as part of "family-friendly" business management leads more employers than ever before to think about teleworking.  At first sight, the benefits for both employees and employer seem clear, there are some important issues for businesses that may make management think twice.

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ValueMapping® & Efficient Government

Many of the current performance improvement initiatives being implemented by public sector organisations do not connect properly with the business drivers that are defined in their Corporate Plans.  Ralph Leishman describes how ValueMapping® provides the important link and reduces process costs by focusing on value and efficiency.

 

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Making the Most of Excel and Word

Our regular "tricks and tips" features offers practical advice on using Outlook and creating, formatting and navigating spreadsheet workbooks.

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Recent Successes

The recent months have been a busy time for us and we have won some important new clients.  Yorkshire Electricity Distribution Limited commissioned us to help them develop their network security regime.  We are currently carrying out an ICT Strategic review for Duraweld Ltd, a leading supplier of plastic stationery.

 

Sandy Pratt, one of our directors, has been appointed a special consultant on computer audit and technology risk to the newly appointed internal auditors at the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body.

 

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