At HutSix, we've always prided ourselves on our ability to deep dive into our clients' needs, providing top-notch software solutions and consultancy services. Yet, we understand the challenges that arise when our clients can't spare their entire work capacity to walk us through every intricate detail of their operations, or aren’t even sure what they really need. Particularly as we often get the call up when our clients are fresh out of capacity. When our clients have limited capacity, it makes it hard for us to get enough information to start to build software that can effectively solve their capacity issues. 

It’s common practice for large consultancy firms to conduct major analysis works and operate on-site from their client’s offices. This is often the case with long form projects (we’re talking years), and can be quite expensive for the organisation (check out ‘House of Lies’ if you want a peep into this high-flying type of consultancy). Even though this is a great way for a consultancy firm to make a heap of cash, it’s not the most agile method to complete this work in. 

Enter our innovative solution, "Fly on the Wall Consultancy". A member of the HutSix team stationed right in the heart of your office, blending seamlessly into your workspace like trusted colleagues. This approach enables us to deliver set deliverables while immersing ourselves into the daily rhythm of your organisation's operations. From a minimum engagement of one week to a maximum of twelve, we become an integral part of the team, tackling defined tasks alongside our own workload. 

Not only is this an effective method for our clients' back pockets, but it also means that we can form ‘generalist knowledge’ about our clients' organisations. You might’ve heard this concept before in a Ted Talk, but it is theorised that there are two types of knowledge, generalist and specialists. Generalist knowledge consists of being across a variety of fields, and only having a surface level knowledge of each field. A specialist, however, has an in-depth understanding of one particular topic. We found that when we we're hired for short, concentrated stints, we we're only seeing one piece of the puzzle, not the whole picture. This method is effective for understanding one key component very well, but doesn’t suit when we’re trying to build software to solve a problem for the whole organisation. 

So what do we get out of a generalist approach? A wide range of benefits, including the following: 

Enhanced Collaboration: With a physical presence in your office, we're readily available for impromptu discussions, troubleshooting sessions, and ad-hoc meetings, streamlining communication and project management.

Deep Insights: By observing your workspace, team dynamics, and work culture firsthand, we gain invaluable insights that inform our recommendations and decision-making processes.

Seamless Integration: Forget the hassle of perfecting everything before engaging a consultant. With us on-site, collaboration becomes iterative, allowing for agile adjustments and reducing the pressure to have everything 'perfect'.

Cost-Effective Solutions: Our flexible billing model ensures that clients only pay for the time spent on project-related activities, making it a cost-effective alternative to traditional consultancy arrangements.

So when are we engaged in these activities? They’re pretty wide ranging, but often fall under the following categories: 

Organisational Transitions: Facilitating smooth transitions between systems or operational frameworks.

Change Management: Guiding teams through shifts in work methodologies and practices.

Process Development: Crafting and refining processes and procedures for both new and existing systems.

Culture Analysis: Assessing corporate culture and implementing strategic reconfigurations.

Skills Gap Analysis: Identifying skill deficiencies and devising actionable plans for recruitment and upskilling.

In essence, our "Fly on the Wall Consultancy" offers a steady hand and keen insight in navigating complex projects, especially when the point person in the organisation is grappling with where to begin. By fostering a collaborative environment and embracing a slow-but-steady approach, we simplify the problem-solving process and pave the way for lasting success.

Ready to experience the benefits of having someone from HutSix right by your side? Get in touch, and we’ll make it happen.