Knowledge Matters™

Durant-Law Consulting Pty Limited, which also trades as Knowledge Matters™, is a boutique company specializing in business network analysis™ and knowledge management solutions.

Knowledge Matters™  has particular skills for the review and re-engineering of business organisational structures and staffing. We can determine strategies to manage major organisational and cultural change that will improve revenue, profitability, and cost effectiveness. Knowledge Matters™ has specific expertise in planning and controlling the execution of projects which are outside the normal experience of the client's organisation, particularly when the skills, knowledge, and experience of the organisation are:

• not appropriate,
• not currently available for the concentrated effort needed, or
• not sufficiently independent for the task.

Our assignments are always collaborative in nature. We work closely with our clients to develop a shared, and sometimes fresh, understanding of their organisation's processes and systems. The problem solving, and the development of pathways to future solutions, is done in conjunction with the client.  In most assignments we apply our business network analysis™ techniques to work towards a knowledge management solution. This approach, coupled with some innovatively used tools, allows us to approach assignments in a robust and consistent way to meet our client's needs. We use quantitative, qualitative, and visual methods to build multiple lines of evidence including:

• narrative techniques;
• brainstorming and mind-mapping;
• the Analytical Hierarchy Process;
• Viable Systems Modelling;
• RAAAKERS™ profiling; and of course
• social and organisational network analysis.

Knowledge Matters™ uses a strategic partnering model to access highly qualified and experienced consultants in a range of fields to strengthen our skills for specific assignments. These consultants have a proven ability to dissect and analyse the components of an issue to deliver effective and efficient solutions. In addition to our consultants, they bring to your assignment keen analytical minds, considerable project management experience, significant information technology skills, and relevant training and management experience. You can be sure that by engaging Knowledge Matters™ you will get a 'purpose-built' team that meets your specific requirements.

Finally, Knowledge Matters™ is committed to assisting our clients to achieve their desired outcome and reach their full potential. We deliver practical innovative solutions on time, at or above standard, and always within budget. We particularly pride ourselves on building lasting long-term relationships, and more importantly transferring our knowledge and skills to the employing organisation.

Please e-mail Knowledge Matters™ if you want to know more.