Double dose of change for MGS Consulting
Team expands to help organisations meet government’s challenging new efficiency targets
Organisational change specialists MGS Consultancy have bolstered the team with two new high-level appointments.
Together, Martin Thomas and Seamus McAllister bring over 30 years in local authorities and consultancy to MGS, a leading consultancy which takes a people-centred approach to transforming organisations and improving the delivery of public services.
Martin Thomas says, “We’re at an exciting point in time where organisations have the opportunity to reshape services in ways which not only reduce costs, but are also more people-centred and accountable. I’ve spent a lot of time in local authorities and understand the pressure people are under now to rethink the way they do things – in the best interests for their organisation and the communities they serve. I’m really excited about working with MGS to support teams through the challenges that lie ahead for our sector.”
Seamus McAllister adds, “MGS offer a refreshing blend of behaviour insight and organisational management which, rather than dry theory, really engages with people and the issues and challenges they face. MGS is helping authorities face these challenges head on, whilst still ensuring that people – an organisation’s most valuable assets – are kept at the centre of the change process.”
“I’m delighted that Martin and Seamus are joining the team, as we’re passionate about transforming the sector we’ve all worked so long in, says Michael Gates, MGS Director. “These are challenging times, but they do provide a unique opportunity to make some radical, community-focussed changes to local services. I strongly believe that this change, if managed effectively, can bring wide-ranging financial, political and human benefits to communities across the country.”
MGS is also working closely with ICE, one of the UK’s leading change and social marketing companies to drive forward SO Change principles – a powerful combination of Social Change and Organisational Change – in order to drive forward greater effectiveness for individuals, organisations and wider communities. The partnership sees both companies maximising strategic links with Central Government, Local Authorities, Primary Care Trusts and NHS Trusts across the country.
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Biographies:
Martin Thomas
Martin is responsible for the Organisational Change team, delivering cost-savings and effective project management across all his client work. Before joining ICE he worked as a consultant in for 8 years, using his 14 years of experience in Local Government to streamline services across a number of IT and quality management services.
Martin’s strong project management skills and sector expertise enables him to apply his wide and in-depth knowledge of new and emerging technologies in innovative ways, benefiting organisations and users alike. He has extensive experience of working with members of the public, users, senior officers, Councillors and external organisations which enable him to offer and deliver a range of solutions to complex situations.
Seamus McAllister
Seamus has a strong background in consultancy specialising in organisational change, project/programme management, business transformation, customer services operations and IT Consultancy. He has in-depth experience of public sector consultancy and strategic change delivery. He has worked for a large consultancy for 4 years, after working in major Project Management roles in a local authority.
MGS Consulting is a leading consultancy offering specialist advice and programme management to help deliver service transformation and service efficiencies in the public sector. The company offers five key integrated services:
- Service Improvement through cost-effective people change, process change and technology enablement
- Change Management that makes a difference!
- Team Facilitation for senior public service staff and elected members
- Shared Services & Partnership Working between public sector organisations and with the private sector
Programme Management and co-ordination of multiple projects using Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) methodology
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