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A clear route from question to capability.

Our holistic approach helps organisations navigate complex and uncertain environments while staying true to their core values and objectives, integrating AI with data-driven decision-making and strategic alignment.

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Our methodology

Incremental transformation. Real results.

Our thinking methodology focuses on incremental transformation that delivers real results while ensuring return on investment through a considered roadmap.

It is designed to give leaders a clear line of sight from the first conversation to the change that people can actually adopt.

Engaging VCM

A simple process to suit your requirements.

01

Tell us about yourselves

Our approach is practical, not overbearing and tailored to your organisation.

Tell us what you want to achieve, when you need to start and whether a one-off, consultative or proposal-led engagement is right for you.

02

Your preferred way

Choose a working model that assists with budgeting and resource allocation: on demand, tailored, or ongoing engagement.

This stage also covers roles and responsibilities, contractual arrangements, pricing and payments.

03

Agree objectives

Based on your preferred engagement option, we work with you to decide the requirements and articulate your desired outcome.

We give you the platform to create a request for proposal or submit one to our experts.

04

Delivery and completion

We deliver to our committed work base products and provide regular updates.

We hand over progress and transition your team to business as usual.

Pricing models

Make the commercial shape explicit.

01

Time & Materials

  • ◆Fee based on the actual time and resources spent.
  • ◆High flexibility.
  • ◆Costs can rise if the project drags on or scope grows.
02

Fixed-Price

  • ◆A fixed price for the entire project.
  • ◆Predictable costs.
  • ◆Less flexibility for scope changes without renegotiating.
03

Retainer

  • ◆A recurring monthly fee.
  • ◆Provides ongoing access and predictability for both sides.
  • ◆Can be costly if the consultant's services are not fully utilised.
04

Success-Based / Risk & Reward

  • ◆Fees tied to achieving specific results, with a minimal upfront cost to cover expenses.
  • ◆Aligned to outcomes.
  • ◆Challenging to define and measure success and may require a longer payment cycle.

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VCM donates at least 2.5% of revenue to charitable causes, and works with clients on social value and community impact.

Start with the way you want to work.

Tell us what you are trying to achieve and we will help shape the engagement.

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