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Here are the ones we’re asked the most often… or call us on +44 (0) 845 519 5934 if you can’t find what you are looking for.

How do I know if The Complete Visual Collaboration Process will work for my company?

If you want to be able to collaborate and communicate with internal colleagues and external business to improve productivity, reduce cost, time and risk whilst create significant new value The Complete Visual Collaboration Process will work for you.

If you are in a competitive, international or price sensitive market, The Visual Collaboration Process will enable you to select the correct partners and areas to focus on to deliver increased productivity and value from your business relationships

It works regardless of organisation size and can operate in a B2B, B2C or public sector. close ↑

Can I just use SharpCloud and how does it work

Yes you can use SharpCloud by itself to start your Visual Collaboration Process, especially if you want to improve your visual communication – a critical element of Visual Collaboration.

There are 5 steps to using SharpCloud:

Prequalify to get an invite to join SharpCloud. You can do this by completing the form on the right and requesting your free business collaboration guide.
After attending your face to face or online meeting to determine your visual communication needs, if you qualify you can have a Free 30 day evaluation of a Team Site and Private Directory.
During this time you will receive a complimentary 1 hour online “quick start” session to help you develop your SharpCloud Story. If further support is required this will be charged.
After the 30 Day Evaluation you can continue to evaluate SharpCloud for another 30 days and must undertake a Proof of Concept study, which will be completed for a fixed price – cost to be confirmed and agreed.
Once the PoC has been completed you can either subscribe to an annual SharpCloud membership or access to your Team Site and Private Directory will be cancelled. Note: You will still have your Free personal membership to SharpCloud.

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Can I just adopt BS 11000 and do I need to go for certification?

Adopting BS 1100 by itself is a good start to a visual collaboration approach and can help you develop your collaboration policy and identify the benefits.

You don’t have to go for BS 11000 certification. You can simply use the framework to help you improve your collaboration capability and increase the value of your existing and new business relationships.
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What is the Return On Investment if I use The Complete Visual Collaboration Process?

It’s going to be different for everyone – from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of pounds, dollars, Euros, depending on the size, complexity and number of business relationships you have.

You will save money and time through reduced travelling time and improved collaborative working by being able to visualise data quickly and easily so you can make informed decisions with other people, increasing your overall productivity. close ↑

Do you run workshops and training seminars?

Yes we run multiple workshops for both BS 11000 and SharpCloud. To find out more simply click the links to the following workshops to download an overview.

If you are interested and would like to discuss a potential workshop or training seminar please contact us.

BS 11000 – 1 Day Introduction
BS 11000 – 1 Day Gap Analysis
BS 11000 – 2 Day Overview and Relationship Management Plan
SharpCloud – 1 Day Introduction
SharpCloud – 2 Day Proof of Concept
Visual Collaboration – 2 Day and 1 Day Follow Up Workshop
Technology Roadmapping: T-Plan (based on the Institute for Manufacturing, Cambridge University)
Strategy Roadmapping: S-Plan (based on the Institute for Manufacturing, Cambridge University)

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I am already using SharpCloud or have started adopting BS 11000, can I apply for the Visual Collaboration Strategy Meeting?

Yes by all means. If you have started using SharpCloud attending this Visual Collaboration Meeting will help you to maximise the benefits of your SharpCloud membership and put SharpCloud to work in your business. close ↑