Case Studies

Organizations are facing increased competition

Organizations are facing increased competition and pressure from stakeholders to deliver high-quality results quickly and cost effectively. We work with clients to understand their issues, goals and objectives, and then develop a strategy to address proce

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HR strategy which supported a full relocation and restructure

Purpleoak quickly recognised that communication and support for staff were key elements of the strategy, from the announcement through to implementation. This included on-site group workshops and individual programmes for those not moving with the company

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Constantly demonstrating expertise and value has become the mantra for how management consulting firms to survive.

Firms that enjoy the most success are specialists. Purpleoak have established positioning and messaging around certain regions, niches, or lines of business. Our marketing materials are based on our specialty and that’s what the firm becomes known for.

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Experience supervising beginning consultants and from the many conversations.

Management consulting includes a broad range of activities, and the many firms and their members often define these practices quite differently. One way to categorize the activities is in terms of the professional’s area of expertise (such as competitive

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Twin Peaks Building Supplies

Chris White telephoned his friend John Noel to inform him that Twin Peaks Building Supplies was for sale and added that "the price is right". John replied, "that's great we don't have any experience in that kind of business but at least we won't have to p

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Twin Peaks Building Supplies

Chris White telephoned his friend John Noel to inform him that Twin Peaks Building Supplies was for sale and added that "the price is right". John replied, "that's great we don't have any experience in that kind of business but at least we won't have to p

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Salmon River Inn Limited

The telephone rang on Saturday afternoon, October 10, 1992, as Fred Jones, 50% owner of Salmon River Inn Limited, was settling in front of the televised World Series game between the Braves and the Blue Jays. The caller, his sister Eileen, who was the onl

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Memorial University Faculty - Staff Club

The financial statements of the Memorial University Faculty/Staff Club for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1988 indicated a deficit of $1,368 (Exhibit 1). In April 1989, the Board of Directors was considering what, if any, steps should be taken to avoid

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LITTLEWOOD TRUCKING COMPANY

Stanley Birch was the Comptroller for Littlewood Trucking Company, a long-distance trucking company located in Fredericton, New Brunswick. His responsibilities included all insurance-related matters for the firm. Insurance premiums had risen dramatically

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Johnston Processors Limited

Charlie Johnston, President of Johnston Processors Limited, operators of three One Hour Drycleaning franchises, sat in his office in downtown St John's and considered the information in front of him. It was March 28, 1991, and Charlie's accountant, Harry

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Hair Impact

Samantha Wakeham became the owner of Hair Impact in 1991, a business which manufactures and markets hair accessories within St. John's and Mount Pearl. The company had been somewhat successful in the past two years and Samantha was seriously considering e

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BEV'S CERAMICS AND CRAFTS

In August of 1994 Bev Campbell contemplated purchasing a mould of a maritime fishing village and harbour scene which she believed would appeal to tourists. Bev was the owner / manager of Bev's Ceramics and Crafts located in Lower Sackville, twenty minutes

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