Strategic Business Operations
 
Arago Partners

testimonials

“Terry’s experience at coaching CEO’s from a diverse set of industries allows him to craft reliable solutions for a wide range of business challenges, and he regularly goes beyond the value proposition that is expected.  If there was a Vince Lombardi award for CEO Coaching Terry would get my vote.”

CEO, AsiaPac International, Inc.


 

What we do

We solve problems! Our solutions are sustainable over time. Our solutions have a positive value-impact on the organization’s profitability. We increase the effective use of the organizations resources through deployment of processes, guidance and accountability. Our 57 years of experience offers results-oriented processes including leadership, direction, expertise and hands-on efforts that produce valued results for the organization, lasting long after the engagement is completed. We forge lasting relationships. Our range of expertise includes:

Project Management

Hands-on multidiscipline Program/Project Management Expertise for complex mission-critical initiatives, at every level in the organization.  This includes but is not limited to:

  • Clarification of Program/Project scope and budget constraints
  • Project Management Organization (PMO) Planning, evaluating, implementing, renovating
  • Oversight of Business process integration planning and implementation
  • Methods and procedure assessments, design and implementation
  • Team Leadership and or Team Training

Process and Product Development

Evaluation, assessment and project leadership for product development,
includes but is not limited to:

  • Process review and renovation
  • Business analysis and process support affectivity
  • Product Life Cycle processes which include Opportunity Analysis, Performance, Cost and Quality Requirement Specifications.
  • Regulatory and other Market Compliance Requirements, including State, Federal and Export limitations
  • Make vs. Buy, Partnering and Service Needs

IT Management

  • Application Make vs. Buy, ROI Analysis and Planning
  • Business Process Automation Analysis and Execution
  • Application Migration Assessment and Planning
  • Collaboration/Partnership Assessment and Planning

 Marketing, Sales and Customer Relations

  • Marketing Strategies review, and Execution Effectiveness
  • Strategic Partnerships, Sales Channels and Pricing Opportunities
  • Public Relations and Customer Satisfaction benchmarking for improvement
  • Sales Pipeline/Forecasting Techniques and Metrics

Organizational Financing Support

  • Financial Modeling
  • Cost Improvement
  • Preparation for Funding and or Liquidity Event
  • Due Diligence
  • Capital and Expense Budget Management, including Variance Analysis and Cost Improvement Opportunities

Team Development and Alignment

  • Assessment of organizational strengths and weaknesses
  • Skills gaps and organizational alignment analysis
  • Team and individual development and mentoring

Planning (Strategic and Tactical)

  • Process Facilitation and Group Leadership
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Strategic Goal Setting and Tactical Planning Integration Support
  • Planning Horizon Impact Analysis (Short vs. Mid vs. Long Term)

Interim Management

  • Board of Director/Advisory Board Capacity
  • Executive Operational Leadership (CEO, COO, CIO, VP)
  • Post Mergers and Acquisition Due Diligence/Integration
  • Major Strategic or Tactical Business Direction Shifts
  • Business Turnaround Planning and Execution