Welcome to UGM Consulting

We see ourselves as 'Human Capital Strategists'. We’d like to explain just what this means.

The largest single budget item in any organisation is usually associated with people. Although we hear leaders claiming that ‘people are our most valuable asset’, they are more often viewed as a cost than as an investment! Sound familiar? The term ‘capital’ is closely associated with investments, though it’s generally used to refer to tools, machinery and plant: the organisation’s typical assets.

At UGM, we really do believe that people are an organisation's most important asset. In a nutshell, an organisation's Human Capital is its people, and its ability to unlock their potential to deliver value. In this powerful sense, Human Capital and organisational value are intertwined. Organisations that are able to maximise their Human Capital enjoy a competitive advantage over those that don't – especially in tough times! In addition, people who work for organisations that maximise Human Capital enjoy an employment advantage that inspires success even in the face of challenges.

The challenges that organisations face are complex and never more so than now. Moving from the industrial economy into the knowledge economy has only seen this complexity accelerate. At UGM, we work with clients in the corporate and public sectors who are interested in new ways of working that will make a measurable difference to their business.

From many years of working in a wide range of industry sectors, we use our experience to help you address the issues you're facing right now in your business – whatever they are. Our evidence-based approach ensures that you solve problems and achieve practical outcomes, adding measurable value to your organisation.

We won't offer you any fads or fashions! Instead, we’ll draw on a range of Human Capital related fields to help you address the challenges confronting you now. Our expertise and experience in integrating strategy development, strategy facilitation, change management, cultural alignment and leadership development allows us to extract the specific elements that will best address your particular circumstances. This multi-lens perspective and customised support also reduce your risk profile.

Our goal is to build an enduring partnership with you. So we take pride in working closely with you and your team to create an authentic and productive relationship, based on our core values of trust and respect. We personally commit to your success over the long term. You'll find examples and case studies of how we work on our website and we also have many satisfied clients who can tell you more.

If you'd like to discuss how UGM could help you address your challenges and increase the value of your business, please give us a call. We are always happy to have a friendly chat over the phone. You can also arrange a time for an initial consultation about your particular situation and needs, free of charge.

In addition, we provide regular executive briefings on issues relevant to our clients’ current challenges. We like to offer a limited number of complimentary invitations for these events to interested organisations. Let us know if you would like to join us next time.

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In 2007, Dr Margaret Byrne was the winner of the ACT Telstra Business Women's Award, Corporate Sector Category, and was a national finalist.