Introduction

Driving out the 10% of cost which is hardest to reach

Local government faces an area of unprecedented financial constraint. Although the position varies by council, savings of 20% to 30% are likely to be needed. In the face of this adversity, there is an overwhelming desire in local government to achieve efficiencies without cutting services. Most councils already have a good efficiency track record – so good in fact that some efficiencies can be identified now.

At iMPOWER we aim to recognise and respect the good work councils are already doing. Our approach is to build on – not replace – the good thinking and work in place to find the hidden 10%. It is this supportive, delivery approach that makes working with us different. Our approach is to focus on very specific efficiency opportunities using real experts that have the credibility with operational and management teams. We will deliver and not just analyse – for example our Efficiency Lab approach takes teams through a structured approach to increasing benefits. But most important of all, the Hidden 10% gives our clients the tools, ideas and energy to make it happen after we are gone – the essence of the iMPOWER experience.