News

Client reception a great success

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:48:00 +0100

The Blue Alumni summer Client reception, held last night at Getty Images' Gallery in London, was a great success. Hosted by 25 Blue Alumni members it was attended by over 100 clients who were able to meet Blue Alumni consultants and network with other clients. Organiser Sue Thompson said, 'The success of the evening was once again down to the number of clients who made the effot to attend, the food and drink and the fantastic central London locations of the Getty Images gallery'.

Nationwide - a new client for Blue Alumni

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:03:00 +0100

A team of Blue Alumni consultants has been appointed to support the implementation of a new Operating Model within Nationwide Building Society. The team is to be led by Jocelyn Matthews, supported by Simon Slater and David Mansell, will work with client staff to deliver the 2 year programme which will re-focus the back office support functions on improved customer service.

Blue Alumni win at John Lewis

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:54:00 +0000

The Blue Alumni Procurement Group has won a major new contract with the John Lewis Partnership. Linda Crotty and Sue Thompson will be developing the Blueprint Design for the new integrated Goods not for Resale (GNFR) Procurement organisation spanning Waitrose, John Lewis and Corporate headquarters.

Jennie Beament, Head of GNFR Procurement for the entire John Lewis Partnership is quoted as saying:
"I am delighted to have two such senior members of Blue Alumni to support this important transformation in the Partnership"

New Website Launched

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:45:00 +0000

Blue Alumni is pleased to launch its new website which will be featuring more news stories, client case studies and details of the services we provide. We hope you find it useful.

Blue Alumni annouces new chairman

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:21:00 +0100

Retiring Chairman, Jocelyn Matthews today announced that Richard Surgett will be succeeding her as Chairman of Blue Alumni. “I’m very pleased that Richard has agreed to be step up to this role, he brings great enthusiasm, significant consulting experience and is ideally suited to promoting the company”, she commented. Richard added “we would all like to thank Jocelyn for the huge commitment she has given to the role over the last three years and for the great progress that the company has made on her watch. We are now 25 strong and in fantastic shape to meet our clients’ challenges as confidence starts to return to the economy”

Michael Bryant-Mole rejoins Blue Alumni

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:05:00 +0100

Blue Alumni is pleased to announce that Michael Bryant-Mole, one of the founder members of Blue Alumni, has re-joined the company. Michael specialises in management development work in particular with global clients. Richard Surgett, chairman of Blue Alumni, said "we are very pleased to welcome Michael back into the company, he brings significant experience in organisational improvement, world leading techniques and a professional and exciting way for working with clients”.

Blue Alumni shortlisted for IBC awards

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:39:00 +0000

In December 2008 Blue Alumni were shortlisted for an Institute of Business Consulting award for their work with The RSPCA. At the awards dinner they were finally pipped to the post by KPMG in the category 'Most outstanding practice in generating increased client revenue/service provision'.

Richard Gravestock, RSPCA’s Head of Administration and Property said “Both consultants showed the highest level of professional expertise in all areas. They displayed a full range of technical skills and their in depth knowledge and experience was utilised to the full. What was particularly pleasing was the manner in which they quickly familiarised themselves with the Society and its methods of working, and integrated themselves into the staff hierarchy to work comfortably alongside new colleagues. They were able to quickly gain the confidence and trust of everyone with whom they had contact, and instruct and instill knowledge without taking away individual responsibility.

They kept the Project Manager fully briefed at all times and provided timely and full status reports when required. Changes to plan were seamlessly achieved and potential staff difficulties were considerately and smoothly dealt with.

If the RSPCA ever requires further work of a similar nature I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending them for the task. Overall, I found their commitment and the quality of their work exemplary.”

Blue Alumni start Change Management work at Nationwide

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:34:00 +0100