The decision to engage an external service provider for a specific purpose is now a generally accepted strategy and should be both cost effective and positive in terms of outcome if due diligence is applied to the selection process.

What will ultimately determine the degree of success of any relationship with an external service provider is the level of commitment and respect that provider is prepared to give, the depth of their knowledge and experience and the quality and relevance of the products or services they provide. We are confident that our approach, knowledge, experience and services will provide you with a positive and effective outcome.


Service Profile

The following is a brief overview of our service profile. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your needs in more detail and to present a specific proposal structured to deliver positive results.

Business Capability Reviews

Have you ever thought to have your business capability independently measured?

Developing a capability profile will help you to clearly identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

Our comprehensive review process not only measures overall capability and specific degrees of capability against the eight principles of business excellence that underpin the Business Excellence Framework (the framework used to assess submissions from nominees for the Australian Business Excellence Awards), it will also deliver detailed recommendations and an implementation strategy designed to generate an optimum response to the review’s findings.


Strategic Planning

Where will your business be in 2020?

It’s a difficult question to answer but it is not difficult to imagine that things will be very different. It won’t just be a very different operating environment, we should also assume that business dynamics, structures, resources, methods of operation and indeed the products and services we offer will be entirely different and in many cases, yet to evolve.

It is important therefore to embrace the need for change and to begin to create a tangible, viable pathway to future sustainability, to be part therefore of a new and perhaps evolutionary process. If you can see merit in adopting a new approach to business we invite you to make contact. We would be pleased to present our views in person and if invited, prepare and deliver a tailored proposal.

Skills Development

Leadership, entrepreneurship and teamwork are essential attributes in today’s competitive business environment. Whilst some business operators have inherent skills in these areas, many find them difficult to master or apply. One of our key interests lies in helping business operators to develop their skills and the skills of their team.

We have comprehensive skills development programs and work regularly with individuals or selected groups on site or off site to produce specifically tailored outcomes. We are also experienced workshop facilitators and would welcome the opportunity to provide a quotation for the preparation and professional delivery of a skills development presentation or series of presentations.

Ethics Consulting

It is becoming increasingly important to understand the importance of establishing and promoting ethical business practice in a society now beginning to focus more on social equity and with an increasing concern for the welfare of the environment.

It is our belief that businesses committing to the philosophy of the triple bottom line will benefit from this new outlook at the expense of those that fail to demonstrate their commitment to social or environmental responsibility. We would be happy to present our views in this regard and to prepare a proposal that would establish the protocols necessary to facilitate a transition to this important new business imperative.

Market Harmonisation

Identifying target markets and maximizing the return from those markets can at times be a challenge and often diverts or employs internal resources that could be more effectively utilized. Our work with clients has generally focused on the following:

  • Market research, 
  • Product profiling,
  • Market development,
  • The development of sales strategies.

Our aim is to help develop strong and lasting business relationships and in doing so make a positive contribution to your bottom line. We also believe strongly in the ultimate power of customer service and will generally strive to articulate its importance as a catalyst in helping to convert customers to advocates. We would be pleased to discuss your specific circumstances and deliver a tailored assistance proposal.

Service Footprint

Paradigm 2020’s office is centrally located between Ballina and Lismore on the far north coast of New South Wales and offers its services to businesses located south to Coffs Harbour, north to Tweed Heads/Coolangatta and west to Tenterfield.

We would be pleased to offer our services outside this footprint by invitation.