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Technology Consultancy
Strategy
- Including:
- Digital
- Target Operating Model
- Data
- Cyber
- Architecture
- Horizon Planning
- + Many more
Setting and communicating your technology strategy is pivotal to success, providing a clear framework and direction that underpins all future initiatives. At Leading Resolutions, we recognise that strategy is adaptive, constantly evolving to stay aligned to your business’s dynamic goals. Our approach involves turning your vision into actionable, beneficial plans that synchronise with your broader business objectives, pinpointing crucial steps to fulfil your business goals. Collaboratively, we tailor an operating model that not only reflects your organisation’s culture but also strategically acquires the necessary talent to achieve your aims. Our extensive industry knowledge and insights from diverse client experiences positions us to guide you effectively towards realising tangible business benefits from your technology investments.
As we translate your strategy into practical, measurable actions—including roadmaps, programmes, and projects—we ensure a holistic alignment across the enterprise. This alignment spans business processes, data, technology, and systems, guaranteeing the delivery of promised benefits and maximising the return on your technology investments. Our support extends to monitoring outcomes and navigating shifts in the economy or industry to stay on target with your objectives.
Effective communication is the cornerstone of our approach, linking the technology roadmap to your wider business aims and engaging all stakeholders in a unified journey towards shared goals. This fosters not only mutual understanding but also bolsters commitment to the strategic vision. Just as in our M&A strategy, where we emphasise risk reduction and opportunity maximisation, our implementation of technology strategies focuses on leveraging innovation and driving business transformation.
Major Programme Replan and Recovery for Viridor
Setting the Office 365 Strategy for Mizuho International
Transformation
- Including:
- Strategy
- Sourcing and Vendor Management
- Target Operating Model
- Innovation
- Digital
- Business Change
- Horizon Planning
- Benefit Realisation
- + Many more
At Leading Resolutions, we specialise in steering organisations through the intricacies of technology transformation, ensuring that investments in technology yield tangible business benefits. Our holistic approach begins at the genesis of a project, imbuing it with the right mix of skills, strategic foresight, and planning. By adeptly managing or augmenting our clients’ teams, we navigate the hurdles of unforeseen events, cultural shifts, and external partnerships to keep the transformation on course. Our methodology is rooted in the principle that real change is achieved when it is fully integrated within the organisation’s fabric, leveraging communication and change management to foster a unified journey toward transformation.
Our commitment to delivering value extends beyond planning and into the execution phase, where we align technology investments with business objectives to maximise return on investment. By engaging with suppliers and third parties effectively, we ensure that every aspect of the transformation is geared towards achieving superior outcomes. Similar to our approach in M&A transactions—where we swiftly manage risks and opportunities through technical due diligence and strategic planning—we apply a rigorous, results-driven focus to technology transformations. Our aim is not just to implement change but to ensure that every technology investment enhances business performance, driving significant value and elevating shareholder returns through strategic, well-executed transformation initiatives.
Digital Transformation Programme Delivery for Avis
Successful Transition of Major Assets for Drax
Critical Network Upgrade to Avoid Disruption for an Airline
Building a Fit for Purpose IT Function for Private Equity
Creating the Digital Workplace for Travis Perkins
Creating a World Class Digital Service for Selfridges
Transforming the Digital Strategy for City & Guilds
Sourcing and Vendor Management
- Including:
- Strategy
- Transformation
- Contract Negotiation
- Outsourcing
- RFI/RFP
- Service Transition
- Business Case Creation
- Innovation
- + Many more
We are entirely independent, technology and vendor agnostic, so when we advise our clients it’s only ever with their interests at heart. Harnessing our experience, market insights and knowledge of the technology vendor landscape, we help our clients accelerate transformation and operational excellence, enhancing the customer journey and supporting differentiation through innovation.
Through proactive and collaborative engagements, we not only harness the wealth of the broader supplier ecosystem but do so in a manner that is both benefits-driven and highly esteemed by clients and supplier partners alike.
Our clients become optimally “right-sourced,” unlocking cost savings of 30-35% whilst enjoying significant enhancements in efficiency and service. Our interactive workshops, renowned for their immediacy in delivering savings, swiftly augment our clients’ service offerings to end users, reflecting our commitment to not only foresee but actively shape the future of technology and business.
Supporting the Digital Sourcing Initiative for Matalan
Unifying a Digital Customer Experience for The NHS
Delivering IT Project Management Services for The AA
Cyber and Risk
- Including:
- Strategy
- Audit
- Maturity Assessment
- GDPR
- Data Loss Prevention
- + Many more
At Leading Resolutions, we grasp the pivotal role that Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and Compliance play in shaping your Business Strategy, guiding your Transformation journey, and streamlining your day-to-day Operations. Embracing these elements means:
- Conducting thorough assessments and benchmarks of your cybersecurity and risk capabilities against established industry norms.
- Crafting a forward-thinking Strategy that not only shields against looming threats but also ensures adherence to regulatory mandates, all while aligning with your core business goals.
- Architecting robust cybersecurity and risk management programmes tailored to your organisation’s unique needs.
- Enacting strategic measures to effectively manage and monitor risks, ensuring a proactive stance against potential vulnerabilities.
- Sustaining a dynamic cybersecurity framework designed to not just support but also amplify growth and transformation initiatives.
In the current digital age, integrating these components into your business fabric is not optional but essential. They are the keystones for safeguarding critical data, upholding confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and fostering informed decision-making amidst the complexities of an ever-evolving digital landscape. Just as we swiftly navigate through the nuances of Transformation service, minimising risks and uncovering opportunities for cost reduction, we apply the same depth of experience and expertise to fortify your cybersecurity posture. Our approach ensures a seamless fusion of technology, innovation, and business transformation, driving not only the protection of assets but also the realisation of business benefits and enhancement of shareholder value
Digital Transformation Programme Delivery for Avis
Supporting the Digital Sourcing Initiative for Matalan
Introducing Continuous and Consistent Digital Services for Wincanton
Observability Implementation for a Global Airline
Successful Transition of Major Assets for Drax
Creating a Scalable Data Management Governance Framework for Experian
Critical Network Upgrade to Avoid Disruption for an Airline
Building a Fit for Purpose IT Function for Private Equity
Data
- Including:
- Data Strategy
- Data Governance
- Tooling
- Ownership & Management
- Lineage
- Data Transformation
- Data Repository
- BI & Data Visualisation
- + Many more
We recognise that data is not just an asset but the backbone of strategic decision-making within your organisation. However, mastering the art of data management, understanding, and insight generation is among the most complex challenges faced. Our expertise has been sought by some of the UK’s flagship organisations, guiding them to harness their data effectively to fuel business acceleration. Transitioning to a data-centric organisation is recognised by us as both a cultural shift and a procedural evolution. Together, we develop a tailored governance framework that introduces agility and ensures thorough data management and comprehension.
Simultaneously, as we assist you in mastering your data landscape, our extensive market knowledge in toolsets and technologies facilitates innovative access and visualisation of your data. This ensures that data is not just accessible but also intelligible, available precisely when and where it’s needed, empowering your analysts and data scientists to derive novel insights. We advocate for the strategic investment in Data Lifecycle Management as essential. Leading through from strategy formulation to execution, we have actively engaged with our clients, effecting transformations at the heart of their operations. Similar to our approach in M&A advisory, we leverage our experience and acumen to minimise risks, validate strategic assumptions, and uncover opportunities for optimisation and growth, ensuring that your data strategy is aligned with your overarching business objectives and delivers tangible benefits.
Creating a Scalable Data Management Governance Framework for Experian
Strategy for Data Governance Optimisation for a UK Food & Drink Manufacturer
Maximising GDPR Compliance; Minimising Cyber Security Risks for FitFlop
Emerging Trends
- Including:
- Strategy
- Transformation
- Horizon Planning
- AI
- Machine Learning
- ESG
- Observability
- + Many more
Our talented and knowledgeable consultancy team leverage their industry backgrounds, applying “real world” thinking and pragmatism to translate complex technological trends and business models into actionable insights, enabling our clients to harness the full potential of new developments. We prioritise a proactive exchange of ideas, ensuring that our clients are not just recipients of our expertise but active participants in a dialogue that shapes their strategic direction. We aim to embed an environment where innovation is not just discussed but woven into the fabric of our clients’ strategic plans. This collaborative approach ensures that our clients are not just keeping pace with change but are steps ahead, ready to seize the opportunities that tomorrow brings.
We don’t just look at the technology but focus on the real-world applications and use cases that drive business growth and change. By aligning our consultancy services with the latest trends and innovations, we offer our clients a competitive edge, empowering them with the information and perspective needed to make informed decisions. Our client conversations, webinars and events are designed to be enlightening, offering a window into future possibilities, and ensuring that our clients are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of their industries.
Observability Implementation for a Global Airline
Strategy for Data Governance Optimisation for a UK Food & Drink Manufacturer
M&A Advisory
- Including:
- Strategy
- Due Diligence
- Transformation
- TSA Management
- Integration
- Carve Out
- Separation
- + Many more
At Leading Resolutions, we understand that time is money; time-bound benefit realisation drives ROI and shareholder value. We support clients with their M&A strategy, working with them to apply experience and commercial savvy, providing advice and information to support sound decision making and negotiation. Our services span the full range from pre-acquisition Technical Due Diligence, through transition and post-acquisition transformation.
Operating both with Private Equity and commercial organisations, we move fast to minimise risk in acquisition, taking a holistic view of the target’s technology landscape to identify red flags, validate buyer assumptions and identify future cost reduction opportunities. We support creation of a Transition Service Agreement, using experience and expertise to ensure that it is operable and that penalties will be avoided. Meanwhile, we create the carve out or integration plan, with clear roles and responsibilities, activities and dependencies mapped. This is core to business communications and ongoing stakeholder alignment. We then provide transformation leadership and delivery capability to drive incremental value, considering technology, innovation and business change to achieve anticipated business benefits and maximise return.
Successful Transition of Major Assets for Drax
Building a Fit for Purpose IT Function for Private Equity
Operational Efficiencies
- Including:
- Vendor Management
- Cost Down
- Observability
- Benefit Realisation
- ITIL
- Maturity Assessments
- + Many more
Highly effective BAU IT Services are the foundation and catalyst to enabling true Business Transformation through Technology. Our teams support clients with strategies and solutions that streamline operations, enhance productivity and ensure the reliability of IT services. Grounded in a culture of excellence and innovation, we leverage cutting-edge technologies and process optimisation techniques, such as Machine Learning, Automation and Observability to address the unique challenges of each client. Our services are tailored to not only address current operational needs but also to anticipate future demands, enabling our clients to remain agile and resilient in a dynamic business environment. Through meticulous analysis of operational workflows and IT infrastructure, we identify opportunities for improvement, reduce cost and implement best practices that drive efficiency and support continuous growth.
We approach each client engagement with a blend of strategic foresight and practical expertise, able to both advise and deliver rapid improvements, focusing on creating robust processes that support scalable operations and technology resilience. Our consultancy team, comprising industry experts with a wealth of experience, employs a hands-on, collaborative approach to problem-solving, ensuring that our solutions are not only innovative but also grounded in real-world applicability. By fostering a proactive culture of communication and knowledge sharing, we encourage our clients to engage with us in a constructive dialogue, ensuring that their strategic objectives are aligned with operational capabilities. This holistic approach guarantees that our clients are not merely coping with the demands of today’s business landscape but are equipped to lead and excel in their respective industries, turning operational efficiency into a competitive advantage.
Introducing Continuous and Consistent Digital Services for Wincanton
Critical Network Upgrade to Avoid Disruption for an Airline
Creating the Digital Workplace for Travis Perkins
Setting the Office 365 Strategy for Mizuho International
We pride ourselves in delivering above and beyond to all of our clients
"Leading Resolutions not only delivered the projects and programmes, they also reduced our like-for-like programme fees by £1.5m in Year one"
“We share a set of values with Leading Resolutions that includes honesty, openness and integrity. We wanted to work with like-minded people. That’s exactly what we got"
Trusted by businesses for well over two decades, at the heart of our consultancy is a promise of true independence and brilliant delivery.
Real World Experience
No home grown consultants here…our team all have industry experience, having held IT leadership positions in industry for many years. We recognise the importance of being with you throughout the whole lifecycle of concept to benefit realisation and ensure that the same people who talk to you upfront see the project through to fruition. As independent market experts, we ensure that our advice is tailored exclusively to benefit you. We are emotionally invested in your success, by your success, blending advanced business strategies with cutting-edge digital solutions.
Ceaseless
Dedication
At Leading Resolutions "Ceaseless Dedication" isn't just a motto—it's the core of our practice. Our relentless commitment to driving your business forward is evident in every strategy we design and every solution we implement. We stay ahead of the technological curve, ensuring that your business doesn't just keep pace but sets the pace. With us, expect a partnership that's as tirelessly invested in your success as you are.
Proudly
Independent
Our independence is your strategic advantage. Unbound by commercial ties or agreements within the technology industry, we provide unbiased, client-centric advice that places your interests at the forefront. This autonomy enables us to evaluate the full spectrum of technological options with objectivity, ensuring that the solutions we recommend are the absolute best fit for your business needs and goals.