Consultancy business Definia has appointed Rachael Hays as its new Transformation Director. Joining the company after two years with RM PLC, a provider of learning resources and technology products to educational organisations, she will now head up the Definia transformation practice based in its London office.

Investigo Consulting, part of people solutions provider Investigo Group, has relaunched as Definia.

An expert advisory and delivery partner, Definia offers tailored services to transform and futureproof businesses, either in the private or public sectors. It works by deploying teams of subject matter experts to help its clients deliver business initiatives, adopt new technology and bring about transformation.

When designing systems, it is crucial that the end users, whether they are customers, employees or other users, enjoy the experience of using the system. If they are confronted with an interface that is difficult to use, unresponsive or confusing, they are unlikely to want to use the service again and may go elsewhere.

Investigo staff, along with friends, family and professional networks, will be taking part in The Big Investigo Run on Friday 23rd April, in support of our charity partner St Mungo’s. 

As I celebrate my 10-year anniversary at Investigo and think about recognising International Women’s Day, I thought I would take some time to reflect on what has been a really challenging (in a good way) and rewarding journey.

As Investigo Pride start our Spotlight Quarter with L-week, we thought it important to share a significant movement in history that demonstrates allyship and heartfelt support between lesbians, gay men and trans women, which formed the acronym we all know and recognise today as LGBTQ+.

From COVID-19 to Brexit, IR35 to elections, the weather to wondering what is next, the last year and the year ahead will prove hard to forget. Given the considerable flux in the market, it’s hardly surprising that we have witnessed many companies reassessing their digital transformation agenda...

People often talk about the size and breadth of their network, but it’s not about how many people you know, or even about the skills in your network. It’s about how you harness the talent in your network and mobilise the right people at the right times for the right projects. If you’re not engaging with them in the right way, they’re as good as strangers. At Investigo Consulting, our approach to resource augmentation is based on people.

For many decades now the expectation of continuous acceleration of change delivery has been a main driver of new delivery methodologies, new tools and techniques. The mainstream recognition of the benefits of Agile methods over waterfall and the (partial) adoption of this approach has brought a substantial change in perspective of what good looks like. It is hard to believe the Agile Manifesto was published 20 years ago. But the principles of the Manifesto are as valid as ever and eloquently express what values should be prioritised:

We’re not ones for shouting about who we are. We prefer to let the quality of our work speak for itself – but I thought it was about time you all got to know Investigo Consulting a little better. If you only take one thing from what I’m about to share, take this: unlike traditional consulting models, which, in the main, have remained the same for many years and are no longer fit for the way organisations need to change, Investigo Consulting have the expertise, flexibility and credibility to align more effectively with our customers. We understand that your strategy may change and objectives evolve.

During the COVID-19 crisis, businesses across the globe have been forced to do things very differently, making quick decisions and even transforming their entire organisations within a matter of days.