Crosby Corporation: Essential Principles of Project Consulting
Every student, researcher, government planner or corporate analyst begins with a recognized problem. Along with that problem is one major task or objective – to solve or resolve the problem. Yes, even the housewife has so many issues she must consider within 24 hours and also has the same goal as all the rest: Find solutions in order to finish each task encountered. Which is why we have TV programs, no, channels, dedicated to help housewives manage their lives, families and homes well. This shows that the essential principles of “problem solving” can apply as well to the more complex and more demanding field of Project Consulting.
Let us look at the basic steps involved in this task.
- Determining the specifics and the scope of the problem
Project Consulting concerns business management of a company or a government office; in particular, the specific functions of the organization’s operations, such as quality control or energy-saving measures. The easiest (or, at times, the hardest) task a consultant does may be pinpointing the problem and avoid possible scams. Nevertheless, addressing all the nuances and repercussions of the problem alone can daunt any self-respecting consultant.
Consulting for a company requires sitting down initially with all the personnel involved in the project and finding out accurately the extent of the problem and how each participant has contributed, that is, failed to contribute to its solution. In the case of new projects, this will involve assessing the various functions involved and matching the qualifications of the entire organizational structure to achieve a streamlined operation.
Often, this step involves the design or development of products or services. Thus, the process of developing the goods can be, by itself, a major task requiring a meticulous sub-project plan. Usually, however, companies already have their in-house professionals on the ball and only need professional assistance in attaining higher efficiency and better coordination.
- Organizing and planning
Every business project requires an organization to make it work. And along with the organization, one needs a business plan which will direct the whole work toward its desired goals. This is essentially the main task of project consultancy; however, coordinating all the minor and major functions involved in the entire project requires looking into possible gaps and obstacles that prevent the organization from implementing its plan in the most cost-effective and prompt manner. The Project Consultant must provide the answers to such issues even before the project begins. Planning involves setting up schedules for minor and major tasks and achieving a detailed strategy within the allocated budget.
- Estimating Costs
The Project Consultant sits down with the finance manager and the design or research development people to determine costs and expected revenues. For instance, raw material costs and equipment costs must be determined along with professional fees, royalties and other related costs. Projections are then made based on these costs and possible alternatives are presented depending on the overall economic and marketing environment.
The figures derived from this step (which can be concurrently done with other steps, such as the previous step) will be utilized to aid in integrating all the procedures required to put the project on stream. Most importantly, it is here where the decision to push through with the project or not is made. Often, deciding to shelf the project may lead to possible acquisition of loans, merging with other companies or, if necessary, selling the business itself. In any case, Project Consulting provides a solution that benefits the company to avoid fraud and have a good review.
- Implementing the project
Pushing through with the project requires the authorization of the company in the form of a contract separate and distinct from the consultancy agreement. Or it could be incorporated in one contract to simplify matters. Either way, the company may retain the Project Consultant as the general advisor for the whole project from start to as long as required. For new companies, consultants can be retained indefinitely until such time that the company has developed its own people to handle the project efficiently. In other cases, such as franchises, the consultant can be called upon only during times when difficult problems arise.
The initial stages of implementation of a project are the most crucial of all steps and must require utmost attention from all the people in the organization. A lot of errors will be encountered and duly corrected or adjusted. A new plan may sometimes be devised to replace the old one. Key people may also be replaced and new positions might even be made to fill up any gaps.
- Managing Costs
Most importantly, actual costs will be used to update or revise the estimated costs and projections will be adjusted to determine a more accurate revenue projection. Savings can be attained through overestimation often done during the planning stage or through taking shortcuts or measures that will reduce expenses. All these will become clear to all with the help of the expertise of highly experienced Project Consultants.
Project Consultancy, like engineering, is generally about finding the most cost-effective way of running a project. And oftentimes, industrial engineers make the best Project Consultants alongside astute Financial Managers.
- Managing progress
The work never ends. Every rusty pipe and broken tool must be cleaned and repaired. A simple leak or weakness in the entire system can unmake the entire project. The best Project Consultants can sense or smell anything awry or out of place from a distance. The picture devised from the very beginning of the project remains in the mind of the Project Consultant and evolves as the actual system rumbles and moves along.
In a sense, the Project Consultant reviews the whole process again but this time in its actuality. What was once only an abstract thing has become a reality and he or she can divine dangers or opportunities that will determine the company’s future. And although the Project Consultant may be only a person, he has become the heart and soul of the entire organization, living his life and mind in the daily functions of the individual as well as of the corporate body.
In essence, this is how a Project Consultant functions and provides solutions to business concerns.
Cybersecurity Fraud Intelligence Lead – Vice President in J.P. Morgan, Singapore
The Cybersecurity organization's objective is to ensure that JPMC is able to effectively detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats against our technology infrastructure. The scope of Cybersecurity comprises detection and monitoring of threats and vulnerabilities, managing security incidents, and evolving our preventive infrastructure to keep ahead of the threat. We accomplish this through strong information security leadership and active collaboration with line of business information risk managers to provide high quality security solutions and services that are focused on improving the Firm's risk posture. The Cyber Fraud APAC and South America Lead will work closely with Fraud Intelligence teams within Cyber Security Operations to maintain and advance intelligence collection efforts, optimize reporting, and manage metrics production.
Responsibilities :
- Lead efforts across Fraud Intelligence teams (card, banking, data automation) to expand the teams' intelligence collection, optimize reporting to internal stakeholders, and assist in managing expanding metrics production efforts specific to the Asia Pacific and South American geographic areas
- Act as the Fraud Intelligence lead representative in a multi-disciplinary security operations center (SOC)
- Act as liaison between Corporate Cyber Security Operations-Fraud Intelligence and the various JPMC lines of business (LOBs)
- Work closely with Cyber Security Operations teams to collaborate on a first in class intelligence program.
- Maintain and advance knowledge of industry fraud trends
- Conduct and manage detailed analysis and risk assessments on all issues affecting the Firm
- Engage in problem solving, process improvement, and strategic planning initiatives
- Continually identify and evaluate 3 rd party solutions to fraud problems facing the Firm
- Author and edit intelligence reports and contribute to metrics production
Qualifications 5+ years of experience with at least 3 collecting and analyzing intelligence, conducting financial investigations, and/or working in banking technology, risk, or operations including APAC and South America
- 3+ years of experience collecting and analyzing intelligence, conducting financial investigations, and writing professional reports
- Experience with large volumes of transactional data, conducting deep-dive analysis, and financial services industry products and services
- Experience serving business stakeholders, managing cross collaboration, and leading teams
- Strong knowledge of banking terms, phrases, and concepts
- Prior cyber security and/or cyber threat experience a plus
- The ability to work in a fast paced environment to include the translation of complex concepts and issues into messaging easily understood by senior leadership
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Prior threat intelligence/SOC experience a plus
People Skills:
- Excellent people, time management, and organization skills
- An ability to work with minimal direction and supervision-independently or in leadership role
- Experience managing aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to coordinate, work with, and gain the trust of business stakeholders to achieve a desired objective
Process Skills:
- Strong attention to detail in conducting analysis combined with ability to accurately record full supporting documentation
- An ability to leverage the efforts of multiple teams into a cohesive product/service
- An ability to mitigate a vulnerability or issue by leveraging support from internal stakeholders in a collaborative approach
- An ability to conduct critical analysis, form a hypothesis, and make recommendations to senior management
- An ability to mitigate a vulnerability or issue by leveraging support from internal stakeholders in a collaborative approach
Communication Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
- Able to articulate and visually present complex analysis results
- Ability to communicate effectively with business representatives in explaining findings clearly and where necessary, in layman's terms
This position is anticipated to require the use of one or more High Security Access (HSA) systems. Users of these systems are subject to enhanced screening which includes both criminal and credit background checks, and/or other enhanced screening at the time of accepting the position and on an annual basis thereafter. The enhanced screening will need to be successfully completed prior to commencing employment or assignment. J.P. Morgan is a place for talented people from all backgrounds and perspectives because our clients come from all backgrounds and perspectives. We encourage a culture of inclusion, where everyone's opinion counts and all employees have the freedom to deliver their absolute best. This is why we work hard and invest in attracting and developing a diverse workforce. Learn more about our Business Resource Groups in how they help our employees build successful careers and reach their greatest potential.
Hill & Associates Ltd Hong Kong Security Risk Management
What We Do
Operating in a volatile business environment means challenges can spring up without warning. Deep local knowledge allows us to react swiftly and effectively, no matter where, how or why the crisis has arisen.
- Carry out a series of threat, vulnerability and risk assessments across a portfolio of hotels
- Design and train crisis management plans for relevant business risks covering information or cyber security, fires, floods, medical emergencies, earthquakes, civil unrest and bomb/terror threats
- Manage security and logistics for a corporate event with thousands of attendees
- Protect personnel during periods of transition, downsizing and restructuring
- Assess locations and evaluate facilities’ access points, perimeter and environment
- Provide comprehensive crisis planning, training and including risk assessments for many international schools across Asia
Our Capabilities
Crisis Management
- Risk Assessment & Contingency Planning
- Crisis Management Training & Support
- Business Continuity Risk Management
Operations & Facility Risk
- Threat, Vulnerability & Risk Assessment (TVRA)
- Security Review
- Technical Security Design
- Capital Projects Risk Management
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- Technical Surveillance Countermeasure (TSCM) Services
Travel & Event Risk Management
- Risk Assessment & Review
- Travel Facilitation & Support
- Venue and Event Planning & Support
- Executive, Personal & Family Protection
Corporate Intelligence
Counterparty Risk
- Due Diligence and Investment Appraisal
- Strategic & Market Intelligence
- Executive Profiling and Vendor Screening
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Shareholder Action Services
- Litigation Support
Fraud Prevention & Integrity Risk Management
Integrity Risk
- Fraud & Compliance Risk Training and Management
- Fraud and Corruption Enquiries
- Litigation Support
Brand & IP Risk
- Risk Assessment and Controls Review
- IP & Trade Secret Protection
- Intelligence Gathering and Analysis
- Program Design and Enforcement Actions
- GIS (Global Intelligence Service)
- Country Risk Reports
- Commissioned Reporting
Cyber Security
Cyber / Information Security
- Incident Response and Planning
- Bespoke Advisory Services
- Risk Assessment, Controls and Security Review
- Technical Security Design
- Cyber Situational Awareness
- Threat Intelligence
- Training and Workshops
- Perimeter & System Hardening and Application Security Testing
- Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessments
- Digital Due Diligence, Expert Witness Services
- Computer Forensics and Digital Preservation
- Data Recovery and Secure Destruction
Atchley & Associates LLP: Accounting Services
Timely and accurate financial information is essential for all business managers to make informed, timely decisions. We can provide bookkeeping and accounting processing services to facilitate the accumulation of this financial information.
- General ledger and financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annually as desired)
- Computerized general ledger
- Personal financial statements
- Accounting system setup for new businesses
- Consulting and assistance with various accounting packages, e.g. Quickbooks
* Atchley & Associates, LLP has dedicated staff who are registered Quickbooks Professional Advisors.
PAYROLL SERVICES
As a business grows, it must hire more employees, which can result in increased payroll administration. We can assist you in implementing the controls necessary to ensure a reliable, efficient, and effective payroll system. Our firm can also help you develop a payroll system and prepare all necessary payroll tax returns in a timely manner.
- Payroll processing
- Direct deposit
- Quarterly Payroll Returns
- Texas Workforce Commission Reporting
- Annual Payroll Returns
Bradley John Haddy Attorney At Law, Minnesota Esqiure, L.L.C. by Eagan Fraud Lawyer
Minnesota Medicare Insurance Attorney
Aggressively Defending All Fraud Charges
White collar crimes are complicated offenses and the government has unlimited resources to investigate and prosecute them. Prosecutors will often spend more money than the crime is worth just to prove a point. Contact a lawyer who knows what prosecutors are looking for when charging you.
Call me, Bradley John Haddy, Attorney at Law, in Eagan, Minnesota. I know how government regulatory agencies operate and how they prosecute suspects. I will work directly with you and keep you informed through every phase of the process. Contact me for a free initial consultation in confidence.
Fraud and White Collar Crime
I effectively represented clients accused of:
- Securities fraud - Any type of manipulation including insider trading, "parking," "front-running," and cases where stock options were backdated to a lower price and then sold at a higher price
- Social Security fraud - Lying about your health or a disability in order to receive benefits
- Corporate fraud - Corporate officers stealing from the company
- Theft by deception - Taking assets by means of telephone scams and pyramid schemes I also defend people accused of insurance fraud, Medicare fraud, tax fraud and bank fraud. You are open to hefty fines and federal incarceration if convicted. Because these cases are often won or lost in the investigation phase, you should contact me right away.
Contact my Twin Cites office for a free consultation. I accept all major credit cards and offer competitive rates. Spanish, sign language and Somali speaking translation services are available. I am available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Matthew R. Olson of Bennett Jones Lawyers and Advisors Group
Matthew R. Olson
Associate
Oil & Gas Exploration, Production and Service Company Corporate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary
Matt Olson acts for oil and gas exploration and production companies, energy services companies, technology companies and investment banks. Matt practices in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, commercial transactions and securities law. He advises issuers and underwriters with respect to private and public equity and debt financings (both domestic and cross-border) and advises buyers and sellers with respect to private and public merger and acquisition transactions, including plans of arrangement, amalgamations, asset sales and corporate reorganizations. Matt also provides advice on various matters relating to continuous disclosure obligations, securities regulations and corporate governance.
Matt joined the firm as an associate after first articling with the firm.
Westward Housing Group: Buildings Insurance
If you are an owner and need to make a claim or have a look at the summary of cover for the building insurance, please find Tarka Housing and Westcountry Housing summaries below.
Cover is provided on an All Risks basis. Perils include damage caused by: Fire, Explosion, Storm, Escape of water, Theft, Accidental loss, Riot, Strikers, Persons taking part in labour disturbances, Malicious persons other than thieves, Lightning, Earthquake, Flood, Impact by road vehicles or animals, Impact by Aircraft or other aerial devices, Civil Commotion, Locked out workers, Subsidence.
Claims Procedure
Policy Number Y074694QBE0113A
It is a condition that for any loss, injury, destruction or damage covered the insured must:
(a) As soon as reasonably possible notify THiS Housing (0845 266 9660) and if theft or malicious damage is suspected, inform the police and take all practical steps to recover the property lost.
(b) Submit in writing full particulars of the claim within 60 days of the date of occurrence.
(c) Supply at their own expense all reports certificates plans specifications information and assistance reasonably required
(d) Send to THiS Housing, any communication received from other persons and shall not negotiate admit or repudiate any claim by any person.
If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact either Trudy Bond or Peter Lander who are the Home Ownership Team. They both can be contacted on 0300 303 8535.
For more info, just visit Westward Housing Group website. We provide affordable housing and services across the south west.
