Consultancy Service
Independent, practical advice on the decisions that shape your organisation.
Overview
Consultancy is the service that gives Oriental Consultancy Service its name. We work with leadership teams on questions that cut across functions: where to compete, how to organise, how to operate more efficiently and how to manage risk.
Because the OCS group also delivers technology, legal, corporate, certification, communication, marketing and business development services, recommendations do not stop at a report. We can help carry them out.
What is included
The main capabilities within Consultancy Service and the outcome each one delivers.
| Capability | Scope | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Business strategy | Vision, positioning, portfolio choices, growth plans and investment priorities. | A clear direction the team can act on |
| Operations improvement | Process mapping, performance measures, quality systems and cost reduction. | Higher efficiency and quality |
| Digital transformation | Technology roadmaps, system selection, automation and change management. | Modern operations that fit the strategy |
| Governance, risk and compliance | Risk registers, internal controls, policy frameworks and compliance programmes. | Managed risk and demonstrable control |
| Organisation and people | Structure, roles, performance frameworks and capability building. | Teams aligned to the strategy |
| Programme and project support | Planning, governance and delivery oversight for complex initiatives. | Initiatives delivered on time and on scope |
Who this service is for
- Leadership teams planning growth or change
- Organisations improving performance and cost
- Businesses preparing for audit or certification
- Boards that need independent advice
How the work unfolds
A clear four-stage path from first conversation to lasting results.
Frame
We agree the question, scope, stakeholders and measures of success.
Analyse
We gather facts, interview stakeholders and test options.
Recommend
You receive a prioritised, costed and sequenced plan.
Implement
We support execution directly or through the OCS service lines.
Frequently asked questions
How are consulting engagements structured?
Typically as a defined project with agreed deliverables, or as an ongoing advisory retainer. We confirm the model during scoping.
Will we receive a report only?
You receive practical recommendations and, if you wish, hands-on support to implement them.
Is our information kept confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality terms are agreed before work begins and information is shared on a need-to-know basis.
Related services
Many clients combine this service with others in the OCS group.
Talk to our Consultancy team.
Tell us what you need and we will respond with the right next step.