FAQ

What is BYRNES FREEMAN about?

Byrnes Freeman consults with the Public and Commercial sectors on strategic management and planning. Organisations both large and small approach us when they are implementing change within their organisation. Recent projects include facilitating the introduction of new competencies, change strategy, culture, values, staff retention strategies and customer service initiatives.

We have also developed customised learning programs that help transform processes, behaviours and attitudes within an organisation. As part of our consulting work, we bring a fresh and innovative approach to strategy development and implementation using the most up-to-date information available from around the world.

What is BYRNES FREEMAN's history and reputation?

Byrnes Freeman was founded in 2000 and while we are a relatively new organisation, our experience in training and facilitation spans more than 25 years. Principals within the organisation have acted both nationally and internationally in an advisory capacity on legislation, assisted in the development of frameworks and consulted to Ministers of Health, education and labour. Our success is backed up by many Customer testimonials and references.

Who do you work with?

Most of our clients are innovative in their strategies. They understand that in an economic downturn they want people who are performing and communicating at their best and systems that are cost efficient and effective.
By immersing ourselves in our clients' needs, we are able to help clarify their strategy. Our clients see positive changes in their people, producing lasting benefits beyond our time on site.

What issues does BYRNES FREEMAN comment publicly on?

BYRNES FREEMAN is regularly sought after for comment on leadership, a broad range of management and resourcing issues such as attracting, retaining and developing staff, managing in tough times and most recently, how global organisations such as Microsoft can both compete for and attract women into IT positions.

What BYRNES FREEMAN research can the media have access to?

BYRNES FREEMAN produces 'whitepaper's on issues from around the world that may impact on organisations and the role of individuals in business community. Our most recent Whitepapers have focused on Managing in Tough Times. Women and Innovation - a global case study.

We regularly post on our blog and our monthly newsletter is subscribed to by many organisations and individuals.

What is unique or different about BYRNES FREEMAN in relation to other organisations?

A unique aspect of our work is our cost effective, team commitment designed to enhance business performance. Organisations who have mixed cultures, reporting lines and cross functional teams say our methods are most effective as we don't just rely on only speech, PowerPoint or flip charts to communicate.

What services does BYRNES FREEMAN provide?

BYRNES FREEMAN provides a range of strategic and operational assistance from change management using LEAN methodology to Programme and project management. Our workshops and seminars on hot topics are popular and well attended. We are regularly invited to speak at international conferences, we often deliver over breakfast, feedback sessions for our clients where the latest in international thinking and best practice is shared.

Our Training approach is practical and hands on. Participants learn self-analysis and awareness techniques to identify their current strengths and any issues that may be prevent them from being effective.

We use a full range of resources appropriate to the need - including formal management games, use of video, role play, case studies, self-analysis surveys and use of relevant technologies.

We work with small groups, which allows a high level of interaction amongst staff and our manuals and action plans reinforce knowledge transfer and enable our clients to take what they have learnt and start to apply in the workplace.
Above all, we tailor our support to the needs of your organisation.