CREATING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AND INHOUSE CONSULTANTS

Our ability to solve problems is one of the most important skills we learn in life and we use it to a greater or lesser degree every day. In a knowledge-based economy, it is imperative that middle managers possess skills to identify opportunities and propose solutions in the most compelling manner.

Many experts although very strong in their domain area, often are not able to push their idea forward, however compelling it be, simply because they lack the skills to discover and present a business case in both formal and informal setups.

‘Solution Architecting’ is the only stand-alone longitudinal workshop and coaching offered by First AvocaDO [our services are all consulting-driven interventions]. The longitudinal coaching is broken into 2 packages:

• Package 1 – 5-day workshop-based learning.
• Package 2 – 2 months long coaching-based learning on real-world scenarios. Participants may opt only for Package 1 at the onset.

Phase 1 [5 days] – Workshop based:
The workshop is aimed at understanding the importance of a structured approach to fact-finding and solution development, increase buy-in from stakeholders in conflicting environments.

By raising awareness of the need for a systematic approach to business improvement and the application of proven tested models, participants will be able to use their subject knowledge in the most effective way in proposing solutions to internal or external stakeholders. By identifying valued behavioral traits in consulting and problem solving activities, participants will be equipped to use appropriate communication and co-creation skills in managing feedback and stakeholder resistance. behavioral traits in consulting and problem solving activities, participants will be equipped to use appropriate communication and co-creation skills in managing feedback and stakeholder resistance.

Phase 2 [2 months] – Coaching on real-world scenarios:
First Avocado consultants will mentor and coach on framing problems, data Collection, analysis, and presentation based on the proven framework and structured thinking. This will be done on an existing problem for a specific business or department.

Real-world cases will be used to present recommendations to the stakeholders. During this, participants will also identify ways to accept and challenge feedback and resistance in the most professional and effective way.
This a cross-functional skill development exercise that strengthens organizational change champions and innovation-led capabilities.

The sessions and coaching are delivered by seasoned consultants with a proven track record of working in international and national-level corporate interventions.

This is particularly useful for

1. Any professional who is currently dealing in multi-stakeholder environment in Leadership and Managerial roles that includes problem solving and program implementation
2. Providing expert advice based on research and due diligence as in-house consultants for continuous improvements etc
3. Roles in Centre of Excellence, Research and Development, and Support functions
4. Consultative Sales & Presales, technology account executives and sales