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CASE STUDIES
INDUSTRIAL TO COMMERCIAL BUILD OUT
Project Management | Space Planning
Background:
A local non-profit church acquired an industrial property to establish a permanent home. We initiated a comprehensive project to transform the interior into a modern, welcoming, and inspiring space where the congregation could gather, worship, and build community.
Solution:
We were entrusted with the comprehensive coordination of a significant fit-out project for a local church.
- Represented the church leadership in selecting and overseeing both the construction management and architectural firms responsible for executing the work.
- Focused on precision and accountability to ensure the project remained within the tight budget and met all deadlines.
- Mitigated risks and issues with minimal impact to the church's operations.
- Provided strategic guidance to the church's leadership team, helping them prioritize, adjust, and reimagine their needs to maximize the value of their limited resources.
The church is now thriving in a future-proof building, making a lasting impact on the local community.
HR OPERATING MODEL TRANSFORMATION
Transformational Change Leadership | Project Management
Background:
A Middle East-based family business, the largest luxury building contractor in the country, faced rapid growth that outpaced the capacity and functional limitations of their Human Resources department. With over 4,000 employees, a decision was made to modernize the HR function with new technology and a fresh operating model.
Solution:
We were tasked with leading the new vision for the HR department and implementing necessary changes without impacting day-to-day operations. Our approach included:
- Team Restructuring: We reorganized the HR team into functional pillars led by experts in Payroll, Benefits, and Employee Engagement. This provided clearly defined roles for HR employees, who had previously been generalists.
- Digitization Initiative: We launched a comprehensive digitization project to convert fifty years' worth of personnel data from paper-based records to an online system. This included creating an employee self-service portal.
- ERP System Implementation: We implemented a modern ERP system to consolidate the company's outdated payroll, accounting, and timecard management systems, streamlining HR processes and enhancing efficiency.
Our strategic leadership and project management resulted in a modernized HR function that could effectively support the company's growth.
OFFICE BUILD-OUT
Project Management | Change Strategy
Background:
The North America region of this retailer was experiencing rapid growth but was situated in a declining area of town. A strategic decision was made to relocate operations to a historic building in the old town, transforming it into a premium office experience for employees and wholesale customers.
Solution:
We spearheaded the end-to-end execution of this project. This included:
- Location Selection: Supporting the process of identifying the ideal new location.
- Contract Negotiations: Leading lease and construction contract negotiations to secure favorable terms.
- Coordination and Supervision: Overseeing site coordination, supervision, and risk management throughout the project.
In parallel, we led the change management work-stream, which involved:
- Employee Preparation: Organizing move logistics and preparing employees for changes in their commute and new ways of working.
- Engagement and Training: Ensuring that employees were well-informed and comfortable with the transition through engagement activities and training programs.
Our comprehensive approach ensured the historic building was successfully transformed into a premium office space that enhanced client and employee experience.
GLOBAL HQ RE-STACK
Space Planning | Change Management | Project Management
Background:
Following a significant organizational restructuring, this global footwear company needed to optimize team adjacencies across their 200,000 square foot location to maximize the impact of the newly formed flying formation.
Solution:
We led a comprehensive initiative to understand and address the unique needs of each team.
- Stakeholder Inputs: We conducted multiple interviews with executive stakeholders to gather insights on strategic goals. We also held focus groups with subject matter experts to understand each team's specific working methods and requirements.
- Space Planning: We developed tailored proposals for each function, addressing their needs for storage solutions, project spaces, war rooms, and product display infrastructure. By integrating our insights, we identified the best team adjacencies to foster collaboration and efficiency, ultimately delivering a comprehensive space plan.
- Change Management: We crafted a custom Change Management plan to ensure a seamless transformation. This included engaging employees and ensuring they were fully on board with the new workspace layout and ways of working.
The final solution successfully optimized team adjacencies, providing a functional and efficient workspace that maximized the impact of the organizational restructuring.