Geoff’s consulting on specific problems is based on his ability to diagnose the causes of poor performance, grounded in his mathematical and statistical skills.

One client characterised Geoff’s strengths in this area as:

• "The provision of expert advice, an ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organisation, responsiveness to the immediate time pressures which are often associated with operational problems, and an understanding of, and sympathy with, general business constraints which often necessitates a pragmatic approach ... "

Case study

The management team of a quarrying firm engaged Geoff to help them improve the efficiency of their business. Working with the team, Geoff developed a du Pont analysis of the cost structure of the business. The team was then able to identify the major cost drivers for the quarries and to determine their relative importance. As a consequence, the company was able to improve the profitability of its quarrying operations.