08 March 2010
Oman office enhances its capabilities to support organisations to Transform*

In an effort to continually develop world-class business management methodologies and tools, PwC Oman has recently rolled out Transform* a unique business consulting methodology which aims to assess and transform businesses across the Middle East.

Utilised and proven across the globe with major successes already achieved for clients in the U.S. and across Europe, Transform* provides a phased, rapid and cost effective method of transforming organisations.  It addresses all aspects of business management including strategy development, strategic planning frameworks, organisation structures, operating models, business processes, people and technology.

Now being adopted by PwC's regional and local consultants to share with clients throughout the region, the Oman team has been further enhancing its capabilities to accommodate this new process.   As an initial introduction to this unique and robust tool, PwC's local advisory consultants were invited to attend a training course on Transform* during February, where they were not only introduced to the methodology but also asked to contribute to ideas on how this can be successfully adapted to local organisations.

Ammar Hindash, Director for PwC's Advisory Services in Oman, explained the importance of Transform* in providing a common, versatile and consistent framework through its consultants.  "Globally, organisations are experiencing dynamic times.  From the global financial crisis to pressures to globalize and adopt new technologies, organisations are experiencing significant internal and external forces. These forces are requiring them to transform, in order to continue to meet changing stakeholder demands and dynamic market conditions.  As leaders in helping businesses transform, we will continue to engage our clients with world class methodologies which address our clients' complex needs."

As one of the leading professional service firms in the world and with over 163,000 staff globally, PwC has been helping organisations transform across various sectors in order to adapt to the ever changing conditions organisations' operate in.  PwC Oman has been honing the new skills and tools that have been proven to fundamentally change the way organisations operate, so becoming more cost-effective, customer-focused and adaptable to change, while improving service and getting the best out of their staff.

Ammar added, "The course was directed towards providing our consultants with the knowledge and skill sets required to allow our teams to enhance their capabilities and deliver this unique methodology to our clients and in turn provide them with value added and customised consultancy services."

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