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The Meta Management Group continues to be busy growing successful companies. The group's achievements included;
> Consulting - Completing business planning for an energy retailer, and implementing a major organisation restructure and planning a shared services implementation. > Teambuilding - Continuing Good Corporate Governance programs and delivered risk management workshops for boards. A number of presentation where delivered, including overcoming Skill Shortages at APPEA's oil and gas conference, the Safety Implication of Growth for the IFAP conference and in-house briefings on investment, projects and employment for a number of resource companies executives. The team at Meta Management has appreciated the efforts of our colleagues and the tremendous support we have received from past and present clients, collaborators and associates. Regards Steve Starling Managing Director
Current work is focused on planning the start-up of a new mining venture, launching a web based Competency Register and managing growth after commercializing a research venture. SINO IRON ORE PROJECT- New mine, plant, port and associated power and desalination plants This $5bn new mining venture will construct a mine, pellet plant, port and associated power station, desalination plant and townships in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Meta Management is working with the management team to devise Operations and Maintenance strategies, design organization structures, and to establish management processes and reporting systems. Various contracting options are being evaluated to engage contractors, vendors, and suppliers. This work will establish a best practice company which will become a reliable, low cost producer of feed stock for the global steel market. ANTCER - AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TRAINING COMPETENCY & EMPLOYMENT REGISTER - New Venture Start-up
Since 2003 the ANTCER venture has collaborated with the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) to implement a career development strategy to attract and retain employees for the oil and gas industry. This work included researching staffing issues, mapping career paths, devising an organisation development framework and producing a series of Career Guides, Coaches Handbooks and Coach the Coach Training sessions. ANTCER is now taking a lead role in the implementation of a national network of Induction Centres and in the provision of an Induction Card and web based system to record training records and qualifications. Induction Centres Australia (ICA) has been formed to deliver a standard induction through a national network of training centres. The construction of the first centre in Perth has been sponsored by Woodside, Alcoa, BHP Billiton, BP, Caltex, CSBP, Mobil and Shell. To support the induction centre network ANTCER has designed, built and implemented a web based Competency Register and photo Induction Card system to capture and display induction training records. This ANTCER Competency Register provides a secure storage and convenient presentation of verified records of an individual's qualifications, licences, and inductions via a secure internet portal. ANTCER operated the Competency Register system for the initial trials and the first three months of the center operation, issuing ID cards and capturing over 300 training records. ICA has now transferred operation of the centre to IFAP who are now responsible for marketing and delivering courses. Argus Research – Technology Commercialisation
In 2004 Argus Research was launched to commercialize a patented on-line survey technology. It has now become a growing startup business. During the year market research, industry analysis, and employee surveys were conducted, including the following projects. Investment, Projects, and Employment Research – Seven Multinational Resource Companies Argus Research was commissioned by Alcoa, BHP Billiton, Bluescope Steel, Chevron, Iluka, Newmont, Woodside and Xstrata to undertake a national study of investment intentions and development projects to forecast construction activity, employment demand and labour availability from 2005 to 2010. The research involved contacting over 100 project sponsors, interview 60 project managers and surveying contractors, recruiters and labour hire companies. Workforce numbers were determined, employment demand forecasted and future investment scenarios developed. The study, for the first time provided comprehensive, accurate and timely data to support project planning decisions. Construction Activity and Labour Market Research - Multi-National Metal & Mining Company This leading company is considering multi billion dollar investment so needed to know the level of construction activity, projects which would compete for resources, and where to target recruitment of it's workforce. Argus undertook in-depth analysis of building and construction programs across Australia,; assisting in profiling labour needs; and then conducted extensive mapping of location and characteristics of labour pools. Argus identified construction schedule window and recruitment locations and provide recommendations to overcome resource constraints and skill shortages. Argus Research will now continue to grow into a successful independent business. META MANAGEMENT CONSULTING Meta Management works closely with managers, executives and directors to devise plans, resolve issues, and implement changes to grow successful businesses. Recent assignments include the following; Business Planning and Customer Relationship Management - Energy Utility This major utility is facing increased competition, market deregulation and internal structuring. Meta Management researched the governments' reform agenda, facilitated planning sessions, devised action plans and then compiled implementation schedules. Working with the sales division market opportunities were identified and new product offering outlined. Work with the customer service division focused on relationship management, information system improvements and call centre restructuring. With these plans in place the company is better equipped to succeed in an increasingly competitive market. Organisation Design for Shared Services - National Marketing Division This marketing division needed to achieve closer alignment with national buying groups, to rationalise internal organisation, and to prepare for the introduction of a wide range of ecommerce technologies. Meta Management was engaged to evaluate organisation structures, assess current workloads, propose design options, plan restructuring activities and then facilitate the communication releases and the management of change. The project reorganised support groups, transformed the customer call centre and established an electronic commerce group. The Meta Management's work included planning staff redeployment and assisting with the recruitment of new managers. The result is a more efficient and focused organisation based on multi-skilled teams with appropriate staffing levels, defined roles and agreed responsibilities. META MANAGEMENT TEAMBUILDING Meta Management believes that growing successful businesses requires a balanced management team with complimentary skills, compatible personalities, a common view of the business and shared aspirations. The recent focus has been advising on corporate governance and risk management. Good Corporate Governance - Board Roles and Responsibilities Meta Management was engaged by the State's Training Board to deliver seminars to board members and executive officers of 14 Industry Training Advisory Boards. The focus was on governance principles, regulatory compliance for incorporated associations, non executive directors' roles and effective board planning and procedures. Participants were coached on planning a good corporate governance framework for their boards by defining directors' accountabilities, management roles, and establishing board protocols and operating procedures. Risk Analysis and Management - International Engineers and Project Managers This fast growing company recognised the need for good corporate governance and effective risk management. Meta Management was assigned to undertake a review of four current projects and then proposed a sound risk management framework. The recommendation included checkpoints in management processes, checklists to identify risks, tools to access probabilities and improvements to tracking and reporting systems. Once implemented, these recommendations will help ensure the continued growth, profitability and sustainability of the business. If you would like additional information on the Meta Management Group and its services please contact Steve Starling on 61 8 9367 9973 or email steve.starling@metamanagement.com.au.
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Ventures - Planning the establishment of a new multi-billon mining venture, launching a web based Competency Register, and managing the growth of market and industry research business.
Meta Management grows successful business by devising business strategies, building organization capabilities, implementing efficient processes, developing teams and mentoring leaders. Meta Management works to improve business profitability, facilitate the creation of new ventures, commercialise emerging technology, and to assist the entry of companies into the Western Australian market.
ANTCER
will provide an Internet hosted Competency Register to enable employees in the oil and gas industry to verify, store and retrieve details of their safety certificates, induction training, vocational licenses, and employment qualifications. ANTCER is sponsored by resource companies and industry associations with support from various training councils and authorities.
Argus Research improves business performance by delivering focused, accurate and timely information to decision makers. Argus Research conducts surveys, analysis, and benchmarking of customer needs, product features, service quality and staff morale. Argus Research's industry experience, proven methodologies, and advanced technology will deliver rapid, incisive results. 