AGS Consulting and Training (est. 1997)

''AGS deliver practical training, consulting, guidance and assessment services. As a small firm with low overheads we offer high quality for reasonable fees (ie value for money). 
                                                                     
                                  Alan Schwartz, Director
CPPD FAIPM, IPMA Lvl A (2015-20), CMC (2002-13), MPM, Grad Cert Mgt., Grad Cert HRD, Adv. Dip. Bus. Mgt, Adv. Dip. Proj. Mgt., Dip. Mgt., B Arch, Cert IV TAE

AGS Consulting & Training, established in 1997, is a project &  management consultancy that specialises in program management courses, project management courses, workshop facilitation, organisational capability review/assessment and system/methodology/framework development, strategy, management consulting, portfolio, program and project management, competency assessment & training.

AGS/Alan Schwartz has a 40⁺ year track record (with 300⁺ clients) in delivering a range of inter-related services to organisations including organisational, program & project reviews, establish project methodology, AIPM RegPM Certification assessments, facilitate workshops (eg project start-up, value management, review...) train, support & coach managers & staff.

We have assisted over 300 clients improve decision-making, systems & structures, increase capability and achieve desired results.

Why AGS

•     Over 40 year track-record in delivering diverse services to 300+
      public, private and not-for-profit clients (with numerous repeat
      engagements) in Australia & overseas
•     Company & Director recognition, accreditations, certifications,
      endorsements  and referrals 
•     Significant experience in optimising organisational performance
•     Ability to bring out the best in leaders, management & staff
•     Help organisations & individuals face diverse challenges
•     Flexible and responsive
•     Value for money
•     Practical
•     Personalised service
•     Streamlined approaches
•     Can work with any industry
•     Select most appropriate approach to suit situation/context    

Examples of results achieved

• Contributed to culture change of client organisations
• Improved organisational capability via effective & efficient methodologies, processes............?
• Applied metrics to improve outcomes & benefits delivered
• Reviews at all levels to identify strengths & weaknesses
• Streamlined processes
• Established / enhanced corporate systems & frameworks
• Enhanced practical skills of 1,000s of managers & staff
• Helped transform operations to project-based delivery 
• Organisational and individual capability recognition 
• Aided managers in changing from risk averse to taking risks
• Governance frameworks to deliver consistency & flexibility
• Changed relationships from confrontational to collaborative 

Our approach typically involves

• A sustainability focus
• Incorporation of current 'trends' including VUCA, AI & Agile
• Stakeholder engagement at all levels
• Development of realistic strategies
• Socio-economic & technical considerations
• Integration of strategy, programs, projects, operations
• Comprehensive analysis to define needs
• Customisation to suit industry & organisational culture
• Satisfaction of requirements & expectations
• Production of results suited to situations 

Build organisational & individual capability 

• Increased productivity & commitment
• Improved results
• Support positive culture change
• Governance
• Competency development
• Hard & soft processes
• Practical tools & techniques
• From scenarios to strategies to plans