About Us
Proving Services was formed by business practitioners at Cranfield School of Management in 2002. A process and supporting software toolkit were developed based on the comprehensive and unique research into Benefits Management and Realisation conducted at the School over a number of years.
Since 2002, Proving Services has reviewed over 2000 projects and programmes for government departments and major private companies. Together with on-going research, this practical experience has helped Proving extend and develop its processes and toolkits. The Proving Suite now supports organisations in:
- Project/Programme/Activity Assessment
- Portfolio Prioritisation & Management
- Trade-Off Analysis: Prioritisation of Capabilities, Products & Service Offerings
- Strategy Planning
- Benefits Management
Proving provides a low cost, highly effective solution for meeting the current economic challenges. In keeping with our academic background, our business ethos is to support our clients in developing internal capabilities and competences, without the need for on-going and expensive consultancy. This is achieved through a Capability Transfer Programme; embedding the process together with the essential skills and knowledge. Skills transfer may be delivered on-site or at Cranfield University.
Karen Farquharson: Director
Within Proving Services, Karen is responsible for Client Assignment Delivery and Process Definition. Karen has been responsible for completing assignments with several major UK-based organisations and institutions. Much of the work undertaken for these companies has involved a comprehensive assessment of Portfolio investments using the Proving Process and Toolkit.
Prior to the formation of Proving Services in 2002, Karen spent 12 years with Cranfield University, including her final years as Head of Information Systems at Cranfield School of Management. During this time, she worked closely with the School's managers and academics to develop an integrated and market focused approach to client relationship management, supported by leading-edge systems. This complex project provided the impetus and opportunity to work closely with the School's academics in researching and developing many of the tools and techniques now used by Proving Services.
Karen is a Chartered Accountant and completed a Cranfield MBA in 1995.
Simon Wilson: Director
Within Proving Service, Simon has particular responsibility for overseeing Software & Business Development.
Prior to the formation of Proving Services in 2002, Simon spent four years as Director of IT for Cranfield School of Management. During this time he was responsible for replacing the School's infrastructure and introducing leading edge, client focused application to support the changing needs of the School of Management.
Previously, Simon was a Director and shareholder of a specialist management consultancy and systems house specialising in the development of strategy planning software. As well as being extensively used in industry, the software was also used by Ashridge Management College and London Business School.
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