Services is the business name of Robert Cochran. The business has evolved from an earlier company, Catalyst Software, which in turn is an offshoot of another company which was
established in 1985. At different times the focus has been on
technology project management, software process improvement, specialist company management services,
new hi-tech product development, etc. The current focus is outlined below. more about me....
Not-for-Profit Management
The
management of not-for-profit organisations, includng charities,
voluntary organisations, and other socially progressive groups, is a
complex matter requiring a high level of management skill. We bring
many years of management capability gaining in a range of service
organisations, both commercial and non-commercial, and can apply it
sucessfully to onsure your orgnisation operates efficiently and
effectively
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Project
Management
We
have considerable experience in managing a wide range of projects. This
includes management of projects for the not-for-profit sector in particular
including charities and other organisations with progressive social
goals. We have also significant experience in managing software
development projects and organisations, including advising and assisting with
techniques for effective software management. In
addition, we also deal with R&D management, management
of
specific projects (including EU and other international projects),
software process improvement, business and legal aspects, people and cultural issues, etc.
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IT ServicesWe can also advise and assist small companies to implement basic IT services (e.g. networking, email and web facilities, basic office services, etc). We give priority to working with small charities and non-profit organisations, and particularly those who feel they can't afford it or can't cope with the complexities. We focus on simple, practical and inexpensive solutions, using Open Source, free or other high quality, low cost software as far as is sensible.