Bevington Group

When preparing for a technology implementation, it is essential to assess whether your existing processes are truly fit for purpose. This is a step in digital transformation that can sometimes be overlooked. By streamlining legacy processes, you can significantly boost efficiency and productivity, ultimately maximising the return on your technology investment and helping your business to achieve its objectives. In our experience as process re-engineering experts, we have identified two additional critical success factors often missed in transformation projects: 1. Process Ownership: To avoid confusion down the track, organisations must assign dedicated process owners before starting re-engineering efforts. These champions should have both the authority to make decisions and the operational knowledge to understand implications. Processes without designated owners may struggle to be maintained, altered or updated, as there is no one "owns" the process end-to-end. 2. Holistic Process Analysis: Look beyond formal processes. The most valuable insights often come from understanding the unofficial workarounds teams have developed to handle different circumstances or system limitations. These adaptations frequently highlight critical requirements that might be missed in standard process mapping. Remember: The goal isn't just to replicate existing processes in the new system – it's to reimagine how work gets done in a digital-first world. See here for more on this topic: https://lnkd.in/g4SpH4aG

On Friday, Bevington Group CEO Roger Perry spoke about why you need an AI strategy in our latest webinar. In case you missed it, we are making available the materials and recording here - https://lnkd.in/g7V3PHp2

Australia’s productivity challenge is intensifying, with pressures from rising inflation, labour shortages, and subdued consumer sentiment impacting businesses across many sectors. Yet, this challenging landscape also presents a valuable opportunity for organisations to reflect on their operational strategies. In this vignette, Roger Perry (Bevington Group's CEO) dives into why addressing productivity isn’t just about short-term fixes. While many may turn to cost-cutting measures, we advocate for a more strategic response. By leveraging process reengineering and automation, and embracing modern ways of working, and restructuring (among other approaches), organisations can build resilience that positions them for sustainable growth. Embracing these changes now will not only enhance productivity but also prepare businesses to thrive amid ongoing economic pressures. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gZCaaERy

Last chance to sign up for our upcoming webinar - "Why you need an AI strategy".   Starting 8.15am AEDT Friday morning, this webinar will discuss why having an AI strategy is crucial for optimising returns and managing the risks associated with AI deployment in organisations today.   Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gkuHTPQu  

Australia’s productivity challenge is intensifying, with pressures from rising inflation, labour shortages, and subdued consumer sentiment impacting businesses across many sectors. Yet, this challenging landscape also presents a valuable opportunity for organisations to reflect on their operational strategies. In this vignette, Roger Perry (Bevington Group's CEO) dives into why addressing productivity isn’t just about short-term fixes. While many may turn to cost-cutting measures, we advocate for a more strategic response. By leveraging process reengineering and automation, and embracing modern ways of working, and restructuring (among other approaches), organisations can build resilience that positions them for sustainable growth. Embracing these changes now will not only enhance productivity but also prepare businesses to thrive amid ongoing economic pressures. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gZCaaERy

AI is revolutionising the business landscape, offering particularly exciting opportunities for mid-market companies. With strategic investment, these organisations can leverage AI to rapidly develop and scale, bridging the gap between smaller enterprises and larger competitors. Leaders from the New Champions Community share valuable insights on implementing AI effectively: 1. Prioritise data quality and sustainability focus 2. Identify high-impact quick wins to scale AI adoption 3. Understand the problem thoroughly before applying AI solutions 4. Ensure AI systems are transparent, accountable, and inclusive 5. Establish strong data governance and scalability 6. Prioritise patient safety, privacy, and ethical considerations in healthcare AI How is your organisation approaching AI implementation? We'd love to hear about your experiences in navigating this transformative technology. https://lnkd.in/ejGk7hJc

We're revisiting a topic that's sparked significant conversation - "Process Debt". Since sharing our initial insights, we've had numerous clients stop us to discuss how it's resonated with their own experiences.   It's clear that outdated, inefficient processes are a pervasive challenge. To recap, "Process Debt" can hinder performance, damage customer experience, and stifle revenue growth.   Given the interest, we're sharing it again. Catch up on the article and video presentation to: 1. Discover hidden costs and opportunities 2. Learn proven tactics for process improvement 3. Enhance your organization's resilience and competitiveness https://lnkd.in/gTmUqKVy

Don't forget to sign up for our upcoming webinar - "Why you need an AI strategy".   This webinar will discuss why having an AI strategy is crucial for optimising returns and managing the risks associated with AI deployment in organisations today.   Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gkuHTPQu and see below for a sneak peak:

A message from Bevington Group CEO, Roger Perry I am delighted to let you know that Bevington Group has agreed to join Argon & Co, which is a global management consulting firm. This presents enormous opportunities for us to access international insights and resources, as well as enhancing our IP. Culturally, given our shared focus on client value and knowledge transfer, Argon & Co and Bevington Group are a natural fit. You can expect to see an acceleration of intellectual property development available for our clients in several areas: operating model design, process reengineering, automation and AI, and risk intelligence. Additionally, we will offer a broader range of services to help clients deliver on major changes. For the short term there will be no material changes to the way we operate with you. There will be no changes to our existing staff and management structure arising from this transaction. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Diana Bevington, who has now exited the company as a shareholder, for her contribution to the company over 30 years, and to wish her every success. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you wish to discuss this further. Warm regards, Roger

Many people question whether AI is over-hyped, but its powerful implementations are already evident. Most organisations are still in the “test and learn” phase, far from structured deployment. This phase can generate a long list of AI opportunities for enterprises to explore. However, despite the allure of these options, businesses and institutions must be strategic about their focus. Unplanned deployment can result in lower returns and increased risk. Our upcoming webinar will discuss why having an AI strategy is crucial for optimising returns and managing associated risks. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gkuHTPQu