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Agreeing Success Rates: A Fresh Approach to Accounts Payable / Sales Order Processing Projects

We’ve recently adopted a slightly different strategy to ensure we’re completely aligned with our clients’ objectives for an accounts payable / sales order processing project. As part of this new method, our Business Process Consultants are now establishing the percentage of success that clients are aiming for before initiating the project. Surprisingly, I’ve noticed that… Read More »Agreeing Success Rates: A Fresh Approach to Accounts Payable / Sales Order Processing Projects

Unexpected Muse: Unlocking Creativity in Unlikely Situations

There’s been significant discourse in the media recently about which environments are most conducive to generating the best ideas. Surprisingly, I’ve found two scenarios to be the most productive, although also inconvenient: Being a regular contributor on LinkedIn and maintaining a daily blogging routine has heightened my awareness about potential content inspirations. This practice not… Read More »Unexpected Muse: Unlocking Creativity in Unlikely Situations

Remote Work and Results-Only Environments: When Should We Really Be Concerned

Returning to the topic of remote work, time management, and employee monitoring, I bring to the table my personal experiences with a range of line managers. Some have shown most interest with the amount of time I’ve spent at my desk, while others have more concerned with the results I’ve delivered, irrespective of the hours,… Read More »Remote Work and Results-Only Environments: When Should We Really Be Concerned

From Firefighting to Foresight: Navigating the Paradox of Efficiency in the Finance Department

I recently came across this quote in a Sage advert: “I went from finance fire-fighter to financial foresight-er.” Sage LinkedIn Post It got me thinking about all the times I’ve worked with a stressed-out Finance department and how they’re often crying out for help but with seemingly no time to help themselves. A story as… Read More »From Firefighting to Foresight: Navigating the Paradox of Efficiency in the Finance Department

Exploring the Growing Adoption of RPA Projects: Unveiling ROI, Transformation, and Employee Wellbeing

I have previously discussed the significant return on investment (ROI) that can be achieved through RPA projects. These benefits often stem from time savings and the ability to redirect staff from manual data entry tasks to more value-added responsibilities that drive tangible business advantages. Interestingly, I have noticed a growing trend of implementing RPA projects… Read More »Exploring the Growing Adoption of RPA Projects: Unveiling ROI, Transformation, and Employee Wellbeing

Unlocking Efficiency: Exploring Paper Archives, Digital Files, and Document Management in Discovery

Yesterday, I conducted a discovery session with a potential client. The Automation Consultant had talked to them about their files and discovered that they maintain paper archives and have a large off-site storage cost. During the discovery, I found out: – All files are stored in paper. They print digitally born documents and find it… Read More »Unlocking Efficiency: Exploring Paper Archives, Digital Files, and Document Management in Discovery

Unleashing the Power of Social Media: My Journey as The Automation Advocate

I’ve really enjoyed my social media journey so far. I’ve posted to my LinkedIn and Blog every working day, I’ve started building my own personal YouTube channel and I’ve recorded 6 episodes of my new Spectrum Digital podcast ‘Automation Generation’. LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/theautomationadvocate/ Blog – https://theautomationadvocate.co.uk/7b3c2-blog-archive/ Personal YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@TheAutomationAdvocate Podcast YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@spectrumdigitaltech Please… Read More »Unleashing the Power of Social Media: My Journey as The Automation Advocate

How Many Cancellations Are Too Many: Navigating Client Meetings in the Pre-Sales Landscape

As a pre-sales professional, part of my role is to assist our business development managers in selling our intelligent document processing and automation solutions to our diverse range of clients, both in the hardware and software sides of our business. This often requires me to be on the move, meeting clients who may be situated… Read More »How Many Cancellations Are Too Many: Navigating Client Meetings in the Pre-Sales Landscape

A Week of Achievement: Celebrating Success with RPA Projects and Tangible Returns

Last week, I shared an update on LinkedIn about the promising schedule I had for the upcoming week. The Automation Consultants have been achieving great results, and my calendar was fully booked with the following meetings: 7 new discovery meetings for 7 exciting automation projects. 2 productive RPA meetings that should lead to the creation… Read More »A Week of Achievement: Celebrating Success with RPA Projects and Tangible Returns

Transforming Sales Strategy: The Power of Narrative Storytelling

Lately, the topic of ‘storytelling’ has gained significant traction across professional platforms such as LinkedIn and other social media networks, particularly in regard to its role in the sales process. A noteworthy perspective on this subject has been shared by Jon Brosio in his LinkedIn post. Brosio lays out an effective narrative framework for storytelling,… Read More »Transforming Sales Strategy: The Power of Narrative Storytelling