Accredited Consultancy
Aspire is one of the few APM Group Accredited Consultancy Organisations, which means that we have developed a Quality Management System to cover our assignments that meets the needs of the APM Group and also the Institute of Management Consultants. Organisations that have this accreditation have invested heavily in preparation, undergo extensive review and pay annual subscriptions and renewal fees to maintain this status. Accredited Consultancy Organisations have access to a number of tools and techniques that unaccredited organisations do not, the main example being the P3M3® maturity assessment tool. Benefits of using an ACO: Service provision is to the highest possible standards All consultants are accredited Consistently high quality service Proven track record Integrity from the supplier Certified use of unique tools, for example P3M3® maturity model All ACO's are also member of the Institute of Management Consultants More information on the APM Group Accredited Consultancy status can be found on the APM Group website, www.apmgroup.co.uk. Our Quality Management System certifies that clients have key controls in place to ensure that the quality of the delivery will meet specified standards. All ACO's must have internal processes to ensure that all assignments have: Adequate internal responsibilities and controls are in place Assignment negotiations are conducted in a controlled and systematic manner Documented agreement on what outcomes are sought Assignment control that ensures deviation from expectations by the client and the consulting organisation are dealt with early Clear responsibility for dispute escalation Development plans in place for all staff A quality assurance process prior to submitting consultants for Registered Consultancy status If you have any queries regarding the above please contact us on enquiries@aspireeurope.com or 01275 848099