Whitepapers and Research

Cost Reduction



Clientcase - Banking HR Outsourcing

Outsourcing Banking HR Processes: An international Bank with Headquarters in Germany planned to outsource their transactional HR and HR-IT. They were not sure whether this would be the right thing for them, how to find the right provider, and how to manage the transition. Following the 6 elements of Right-Sourcing Readiness iProCon consultants helped them to make the right decision and manage the change.
Clientcase - Banking HR Outsourcing      Clientcase - Banking HR Outsourcing   (224KB)


Clientcase - Post Merger Integration Property Services

Merger Planning and Integration in the Property Services industry: A respected property services business is born from the merger of two former businesses, together with a revised growth strategy that allows it to make the most of growing commercial and public sector opportunities. iProCon helped them eliminate financial and operational waste and create more efficient and agile operational structures and processes, whilst improving the transparency and effectiveness of performance and reward.
Clientcase - Post Merger Integration Property Services      Clientcase - Post Merger Integration Property Services   (1800KB)


MiniCase - Managing HCM in a Downturn

Managing your Human Capital in an Economic Downturn
MiniCase - Managing HCM in a Downturn      MiniCase - Managing HCM in a Downturn   (145KB)


Presentation - How to blow the project budget

There are many ways that can guarantee you will blow your budget on technology projects. This presentation takes you through a few of the more effective methods. (Note: Large file size)
Presentation - How to blow the project budget      Presentation - How to blow the project budget   (12188KB)


Whitepaper - Innovation During Downturn

Innovating During an Economic Downturn: Is it a Good Idea? When the economy slows down, cost cutting often prevails against innovation. Is this the right thing to do and what are the risks and opportunities involved?
Whitepaper - Innovation During Downturn      Whitepaper - Innovation During Downturn   (2343KB)


Whitepaper - Measuring and Sustaining Cost Cutting Initiatives

Measuring and Sustaining Cost Cutting Initiatives: This paper focuses on understanding and measuring the impact of cost saving programmes, as well as techniques to embed changes into the organisation’s DNA so that the intent of the programme continues to deliver positive results long after the initial programme has been completed.
Whitepaper - Measuring and Sustaining Cost Cutting Initiatives      Whitepaper - Measuring and Sustaining Cost Cutting Initiatives   (128KB)


Whitepaper - Streamlining and Strategic Agility

Streamlining Organisations Whilst Retaining Competitive Advantage: Arbitrary cost cuts are at best a short-term solution in difficult times, as they do not address the causes of cost expansion, so that costs have a habit of growing back. A better way of cutting costs lies through Strategic Agility. We outline the concept of Strategic Agility, and show how to make the transition from structural rigidity to agility.
Whitepaper - Streamlining and Strategic Agility      Whitepaper - Streamlining and Strategic Agility   (208KB)




July 2010

At RTS we had a good product and service but we could not see the wood from the trees. iProCon revisited our strategy, re-organised our structure and implemented many business disciplines we simply had not spent time thinking about. They helped us create a company that was more scalable and efficient. We are reaping the benefits some two years on after our first engagement with them.

Kevin Farmer

Head of Operations / Business Owner
Race Timing Systems

July 2010

iProCon literally transformed our business, their grasp of our business was exceptional and they put us on a path of continued growth at a time our competitors were struggling in the face of an economic down turn. Their professionalism and commitment has left a lasting legacy that is driving our business forward.

Jonathan Lennox

Managing Director
FSG Property Services