Consulting & Contracting
Consulting & Contracting Services
"If you are looking for the right person to help with your change project, supply chain management or general project management then look no further.”
Dean McLeod
Generation X’r, creative, lateral thinker, practical, logical, hard worker, traveler, explorer, caffeine addict, introvert, extrovert, humorous and friendly!
“Hi there, I’m Dean McLeod and I’ve been working in change management most of my working career. I specialise in the field of Supply Chain but have also had experience in many facets of business and have been involved in the change process from design to delivery and everything in between.
“The understanding of ‘Why’ is the key to any change project. Getting the human engagement is always key to any change proposition and helping the key stakeholders, users and benefactors understand the ‘Why’ is key to a successful change implementation.” ~ Dean McLeod
With over 30 years experience in supply chain, 20 of those years working for myself as a contractor and consultant, I’ve worked with some of New Zealand’s leading businesses (Masport, Sanitarium, Fonterra, Placemakers and the Waikato District Health board to name a few) to help design, implement and complete many supply chain improvements and change projects.
Comfortable in dealing with all levels of staff, from senior management to entry level school leavers, I get on with most people and have a friendly, casual, firm but fair approach to any project I’m involved with.
I’ve worked with many ERP systems and understand the dynamic of the grey matter interface between people, process and systems and how to get the best out of all.I really love exploring the opportunity change presents and being able to help people understand why the change and getting to grips with the expected outcomes. Designing and improving process and sorting out the ‘grey’ areas is where I love to play.
If you are looking for the right person to help with your change project, supply chain management or general project management then look no further.”
" if things don't change,
they'll stay the same "
Who is Dean
Business Consultant specialising in Process, Change Management, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Operations Management and Operational Business Analysis.
Creative, experimental multi disciplinary conceptual creative artist, photographer, videographer, editor, curator
BA Contemporary Art
Services
Change Management
Supply Chain Consulting
Supply Chain Management
Project Management
Operations Management
General Business Consulting
Forensic Auditing - Process, Inventory, Operations
Contracting
Temporary Management
Workshops/Training
Facilitation
Change
The biggest part of change management is getting the buy in from the people affected by the change proposition. I can help deliver that proposition or be involved from start to finish or any aspect in between of a change project.
Process
Process is the art of doing. I specialise in finding the easiest, most efficient way of doing things. Looking into the grey areas of process and finding the faults and solutions to ensure you and your team are working as best they can in the processes they need to follow.
Project & Operations
I have managed many projects focusing on the operational and implementation areas. I can manage or be part of a variety of projects from Supply Chain, change management, construction etc. Utilise my simplified, logical and intuitive skills to help progress your project from start to finish.
Supply Chain
With over 30 years of Supply Chain experience I can help your business in all aspects of Supply Chain. Planning, logistics, distribution, warehousing, process and management. I can consult or contract as required, cover management for short or long periods and use my experience to help look for the improvements to your business.
Temporary Management
Maternity cover, leave cover or just need someone to fill a role while you hire. I Can provide temporary management for any role for as long or as short as you need.
Facilitation
I can provide a facilitation service to help improve the quality and outcomes of your meetings and decision making. I can provide you with a process so that engagement is improved, contributions can be valued, issues raised and considered and ideas captured.
Pay as you go consulting
Rather than hiring a consultant for a fixed or extended period, you can get advice on a 'Pay as you go" basis. Pay an hourly rate with a minimum charge of half an hour.
I'm pretty straight up. I'll talk to you on your level and give you straight up, practical and logical advice.
Always happy to catch up over a coffee for the initial chat (which is free) and we can see how I can help.
If I don't know, I probably know who does and can help put you in touch with the appropriate person.
$150/hr +gst
*negotiable for longer terms
How can I help?
Tap into my experience to help you get your head around your business. From a quick chat to regular catch ups.
Change Management - how to go through the process with your staff
Process Design/Improvement - the in's and out's of process development and improvement
Operational Management - how to overcome daily operational issues and what to think about in your drive for improvement
Project Management - Do you have a plan? What should I be doing and looking out for while managing my projects.
Work getting you down? - Just need someone to talk to every now and then to check your on the right path
Need a dose of reality? - Sometimes you just need someone to give you the hard word!
Mentoring
Need a mentor, someone just to talk to? Some advice on your business, career or personal life?
Free to a good home! Yep, my time absolutely free! I have 2 mentorships to give away.
Digitally at anytime, in person by arrangement.
Business advice?
Career advice?
Work getting you down and just need someone to talk to?
How can I improve my business/career?
Need a dose of reality?
How to check the oil in your car?
or just call for a friendly chat