RMI Group
Mississauga, ON
Company Overview
The RMI Group is a management consulting firm committed to assisting organizations thrive today, and prepare for tomorrow. RMI works with clients across Canada.
Our success is based on providing clients with a superior level of value added. We are highly responsive to client needs and maintain excellent client relations by directly involving senior staff in each project from inception to completion. We understand the concerns that uncertainty and change create for an organization's employees and strive to minimize these effects when working with a client's staff.
Our services centre around four complementary areas:
Technology project management;
Implementing organizational change;
Organizational and program assessments; and Performance measurement and improvement.
Our business model for achieving client satisfaction is to assign consultants with the most relevant expertise and a high level of personal commitment to producing work of exceptional quality.
When a team is required it includes at least one Certified Management Consultant. This designation is earned through a combination of experience, peer review and a rigorous examination process. CMCs are committed to continuing professional development, and to a stringent Code of Conduct that must also be applied to the work of all employees and sub- contractors. The designation assures clients of a professional approach to doing business.
Company Information
Physical Address
754 Cameron Crt.
Mississauga, ON L5C 3B9
CA
Mailing Address
754 Cameron Crt.
Mississauga, ON L5C 3B9
CA
Additional Details
Legal Name: RMI Group (Canada) Inc.
Number of Employees: 4
CA
Project Management of a Large De-merger This project was undertaken for one of the successor companies to Ontario Hydro and involved managing major aspects of the transformation from a company division to a standalone corporation. Key activities included: major systems software selection; selection of external auditors, legal counsel and search firm for Board members; risk management implementation; assessment of start-up financial structure; managing transfer of assets, liabilities, intellectual property and records;
and the development of inter-company service agreements. All work was successfully completed in time to meet the legislated de-merger date.
Project Management of Implementation of SAP Financials and HR This project involved managing the implementation of SAPs Financial, Human Resources and Pay modules for a company with some 350 employees and $40million annual revenue. The modules were implemented using an accelerated methodology based on pre-configured clients. Key aspects of the project included scoping, configuration, data conversion and testing. The implementation was completed in 12 weeks - on time and under budget.
Project Management of Implementation of SAP Service Management, Mobile Service and Sales and Distribution. This 15 month project involved managing the implementation of SAPs Service Management, Sales and Distribution and Mobile Service modules. Key aspects of the project include re-engineering, change management, training, scoping, configuration, data conversion, testing and roll- out. The Mobile Service component of this project, which is part of SAPs customer relationship management (CRM) suite, made the project unique, as it was the first North American implementation.
Development of a Performance Measurement System for a Large Business Unit The organization had re-organized to more of a stand-alone basis and was to be accountable for its results. It was managing a shift from technology-based culture to a business-based culture. The project involved developing and introducing a broad based set of performance indicators for review and action by the management committee. The measures and the associated reporting format assisted the management team focus attention on key operational indicators, the status of strategic investments, and the financial viability of the business. The process provided an early warning of potential problems and facilitated co- operation among departments to achieve overall business unit targets. Bid Proposal Preparation - High Tech Company This project involved assisting a hi-tech company respond to an RFP from a large U. S. institution. The proposal, which was valued $1+ million U. S., had to be prepared in a short time frame. RMI co- ordinated the process and prepared the final proposal documentation.
Contacts
Martin Kane
Title: Consultant
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
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Services
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Implementing Organizational Change
We can assist you successfully implement organizational change, including mergers, de-mergers, re-structuring, re-locations and the introduction of new business processes.
Major organizational change frequently encompasses a wide range of issues including:
Visioning and strategic planning Change readiness assessments Organizational design Position evaluations Staff re-deployment Recruitment of staff and Board members Training Legal issues Insurance and risk management issues Real estate matters Fleet management Communications Customer satisfaction Outsourcing decisions Retention of professional services (legal counsel, external auditor) Business information systems Pension and employee benefits Business and financial planning
We will provide an experienced project manager to ensure that all required activities are identified, integrated and completed on time.
When specialized expertise is required, we can quickly arrange for proposals to be submitted by firms on our list of leading service providers. Alternately we can manage a selection process involving a wider range of service providers.
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Organizational & Program Assessments
We will assess how well an organization, organizational unit, or a specific program is meeting stakeholder expectations and identify any opportunities for improving results and increasing satisfaction. This type of review goes by various names, including management review, operational audit or a needs and satisfaction study.
Clients typically retain us to carry out this work in order to:
Determine the effectiveness of recently implemented or pilot programs;
Periodically assess the effectiveness of established programs or processes;
Obtain an independent, third party assessment of performance prior to initiating organizational or operational change.
While each assignment is unique and is tailored to meet each clients needs, it usually entails: developing and agreeing to clearly defined terms of reference, conducting interviews with executives and key staff; surveys of employees and customers, and analysis of processes, service levels, and results.
Depending on client needs our findings can be presented in a formal report with all of the relevant background information and data, or in a condensed format of findings and recommendations.
Following the assessment, we can assist clients implement the changes needed to increase stakeholder satisfaction.
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Performance Measurement & Improvement
Performance Measurement
Regardless of size, sector or specialization, organizations tend to be interested in the same general aspects of performance:
Financial considerations Customer satisfaction Internal business operations Employee satisfaction Community and shareholder/stakeholder satisfaction
We will assist clients design and successfully implement performance measurement systems based on the best practices. For example:
Leadership is critical in designing and deploying effective performance measurement and management systems. A conceptual framework is needed for the performance measurement and management system. Effective internal and external communications are key to successful performance measurement. Accountability for results must be clearly assigned and understood. Performance measurement systems must provide intelligence for decision makers, not just compile data. Compensation, rewards and recognition should be linked to performance measurements. Performance measurement systems should be positive, not punitive. Results and progress toward program commitments should be openly shared with employees, customers and stakeholders.
Performance Improvement
We can assist organizations in identifying the root causes of performance shortfalls and implement corrective actions. These assignments frequently entail a review of internal processes and procedures and a comparison to generally accepted business practices. The final product can vary from a high level assessment and implementation plan to a detailed implementation plan coupled with implementation assistance.
- Technology Project Management
Additional Information
541611
B300-Cost Benefit Analyses, B301-Data Analyses (other than scientific), B302-Feasibility Studies (non-construction), B304-Regulatory Studies, B308-Accounting/Financial Management Studies, B311-Organization/Administrative/Personnel Studies, B314-Acquisition Policy/Procedures Studies, B329-Other Administrative Support Studies, B503-Medical and Health Studies, B504-Educational Studies and Analyses, B505-Elderly/Handicapped Studies, B506-Economic Studies, B509-Other Studies and Analyses, D306-ADP Systems Analysis Services, R009-Accounting Services, R010-Auditing Services, R113-Data Collection Services, R115-Contract, Procurement, and Acquisition Support Services, R121-Program Evaluation Studies, R122-Program Management/Support Services, R123-Program Review/Development Services, R199-Other Administrative and Management Support Services
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