Media Frequently Asked Questions

What is MCI About?

Management Consultancy International consults with global brands on strategic management and planning.  Organisations both large and small approach us when they are implementing change within their organisation. Recent projects include facilitating the introduction of new competencies, culture, values, staff retention strategies and customer service initiatives.  We have then developed customised learning programs that helped transform processes, behaviours and attitudes within the organisation. As part of our consulting work, we bring a fresh and innovative approach to leadership/management training using the most uptodate information available from around the world.

What is MCI's history and reputation?

Management Consultancy International commenced in 2004 and while we are a relatively new organisation, our experience in training and facilitation spans more than 15 years. Principals within the organisation have acted both nationally and internationally in an advisory capacity on legislation around training and development, assisted in the development of a qualifications framework and consulted to Ministers of education and labour.

We are a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and offer a full range of programs and qualifications.

In 2008 we became the only certified partner in Australia and New Zealand for LEGO® Serious Play^TM - an innovative tool designed to enhance business performance.

Global organisations such as Google, Shell, Microsoft, Chanel and PricewaterhouseCoopers all use LEGO® Serious Play^TM in their strategic planning process. Management Consultancy International uses this powerful hands-on methodology in the delivery of our programs.

Who do you work with?

Most of our clients are innovative in their people strategies.  They understand that in an economic downturn they want people who are performing and communicating at their best.
By immersing ourselves in our clients needs, we are able to help clarify their strategy. We use LEGO® Serious Play^TM to introduce cultural change as this innovative business tool works across cultures, languages, reporting lines and personality profiles, to create a team identity and ensure that the team is functioning effectively.

Our clients see positive changes in their people, producing lasting benefits beyond the training program or achievement of the qualification.

Management Consultancy International also assists organisations to identify whether they are eligible for government funding in relation to their training requirements.  We work collaboratively with the client to help them navigate the paperwork, consulting with them to help them get the most from their budget.

What issues does MCI comment publicly on?

MCI is regularly sought after for comment on leadership, a broad range of management and resourcing issues such as attracting, retaining and developing staff, managing in tough times and most recently, how global organisations such as Microsoft can both compete for and attract women into IT positions.

What MCI research can the media have access to?

MCI produces 'whitepapers' on issues from around the world that may impact on organisations and the role of individuals in business community.  Our most recent Whitepapers have focused on Managing in Tough Times.  Women and Innovation - a global case study. 

We regularly post podcasts and our monthly newsletter is subscribed to by xxxxxxxxxxxxx organisations and individuals.

What is unique or different about MCI in relation to other organisations

A unique aspect of our work is LEGO® Serious Play^TM an innovative tool designed to enhance business performance.  By including the LEGO® Serious Play^TM creative thinking tool into our management and leadership programs, we are able to quickly identify any problems or issues and give them an identify through facilitated play. Organisations who have mixed cultures, reporting lines and cross functional teams say it is most effective as it doesn't rely on only speech, powerpoint or flip charts to communicate.

Management Consultancy International also assists organisations to identify whether they are eligible for government funding in relation to their training requirements.  We work collaboratively with the client to help them navigate the paperwork, consulting with them to help them get the most from their budget.

What services does MCI provide?

MCI  provides a range of management training programs, courses and qualifications. Our workshops and seminars on hot topics are popular well attended and as we are regularly invited to speak at international conferences, we often deliver over breakfast, feedback sessions for our clients where the latest in international thinking and best practice is shared.

Our Training approach is practical and hands on.  Participants learn self-analysis and awareness techniques to identify their current strengths and any issues that may be prevent them from being effective.

We use a full range of resources appropriate to the learning need - including formal management games, use of video, role play, case studies, self-analysis surveys and use of relevant technologies.

We work with small groups, which allows a high level of interaction amongst delegates and with the trainer and our manuals and action plans reinforce learning and enable delegates to take what they have learnt and start to apply it back in the workplace.

Above all, we tailor our training to the needs of the organisation.