Management consultants that drive performance.
Red Jacket Consulting is a Perth based boutique management consulting firm offering personalised,practical and results-driven advisory services to individuals, businesses and boards.
LEARN MORE About UsPerth’s Boutique Management Consultants
Red Jacket Consulting was founded in 2013 by John McLean, an experienced consulting, training and business professional.
John has seen both sides of the desk through his work as CEO of one of the largest law firms in Western Australia and partner of one of the ‘Big 4’ accounting firms. Consequently, he is uniquely placed to look at projects from a client perspective.
John is intimately involved in every Red Jacket project, assembling teams of trusted experts to support him in offering clients personalised, practical advice for addressing their strategic and operational challenges.
The Red Jacket Consulting Difference
Tailored Advice from Industry Experts
We approach each new project with the knowledge that every client will have a unique set of challenges, requiring customised support and advice.
Flexible & Attentive Service
We know that our clients’ time is valuable, which is why we adapt to their schedules, delivering our services with attentiveness and flexiblity.
Practical Solutions
We believe in offering solutions that are carefully considered, realistic and can be implemented in a reasonable timeframe. We only take on projects where we are confident that we can add value.
Management Consulting Services
Strategic Planning
At Red Jacket Consulting, we assist our clients with strategic planning and excecution. The challenge of strategic planning is generally in its implementation, which is why we can recommend implementation methodologies that will offer the best chance of success.
Business Improvement
Every business can benefit from a periodic, objective assessment of its strategic plan and operational activities. We work with businesses to review and benchmark profitability, key processes, risk and people development to improve performance and the strategic alignment of the business.
People Development
We provide coaching and mentoring for businesses to prepare a blueprint for the attraction retention and development of people. We also help individuals who are seeking assistance with career development, career transitions and retirement strategies.
Procurement
Red Jacket Consulting provides end-to-end assistance with the entire procurement process, from Request for Proposal through to evaluation, interview, contract negotiation and feedback sessions with unsuccessful bidders.
Training
We offer training and support for boards, businesses and individuals who require guidance on matters relating to goverance, finance, effective meetings and the role of the chair.
Risk
We work with businesses to assess high level risk and assist them with addressing this risk through improved processes and procedures or alternatively through insurance.
How We Approach Consulting
At Red Jacket Consulting, we provide personalised, practical and flexible professional services that deliver valuable results. Here is what you can expect when you work with us.
1. Scoping
Following the initial enquiry, we meet with our clients to gain an understanding of their circumstances and requirements. This step is crucial, as we only take on clients if we believe we can deliver exceptional value and results.
2. Proposal
Once we’ve identified our clients needs, we create a proposal, outlining our methodology, timing, client involvement, expected outcomes and costs.
3. Planning & Goals
Next, we solidify timeframes, client availability and confirm the Red Jacket Consulting team members that are the best fit to deliver the agreed outcomes.
4. Implementation
We then mobilise our team and conduct field work, delivering or implementing the agreed services. During this time we report regularly and seek feedback to ensure that we are meeting client expectations.
5. Final Report
Our findings and recommendations are generally delivered via an oral presentation, allowing the client an opportunity to test the conclusions and discuss the timing and challenges of implementation.
6. Follow Up & Support
We connect with our clients following final delivery to see how they are progressing. If there are unexpected implementation hurdles or resource challenges, we’re available to provide additional support and guidance.
Latest Assignments
Government Procurement
A team member has sat on a number of government procurement panels. This role involved the review of tender submissions, value for money and "value add" assessments, extensive committee deliberations, consultation with probity auditors, interviews and feedback sessions with unsuccessful bidders.
Career Guidance and mentoring
Many projects have been undertaken for a range of senior and junior individuals drawn from a wide range of professions. The work has ranged from reviewing and advising on CVs and job applications to long term career planning and the provision of on going mentoring and support.
Financial & Operations Review
The Red Jacket team completed a comprehensive financial and operational review of a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm. The output was a long term strategic "blue print" for the firm's sustainable growth together a list of potential short term operational wins .
Training and education
Aimed at non accountants in the professions or on boards, this highly flexible program assists attendees grasp the concepts and then gradually move onto drivers of profitability and the key relationships between the income statement, cash flow and balance sheet.
Investment policies and performance reviews
A recent project addressed compliance with Trusts Deeds, service agreements, and investment policies. It also entailed a review of the service provider's performance against agreed benchmarks and their costs.
Tailored training for Indigenous Boards
Several years of experience working on indigenous boards has helped shape these courses, which are tailored to address: effective meetings, role of the chair, agendas and minutes, conflicts of interest and understanding financial statements.
Contact Red Jacket Consulting
Please send us a message using the form below, or alternatively email or call us directly.
