- 1. 3rd Meeting of Caribbean Business SupportOrganizationsMarch
24-25, 2009 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 3rd Meeting of
Caribbean BSOs, March 25, 2009, Presenter: Dennis Strong, CMC
2. The services sector is sitting on a gold mine of
opportunities. You must not squander it Excellency Edwin
Carrington, Secretary General,CARICOM Secretariat. March 11,
20093rd Meeting of Caribbean BSOs, March 25, 2009, Presenter:
Dennis Strong, CMC 3. Globally recognized Enforceable
standardsaccountability to Accreditation andprotect users training
to achieve Periodic renewal of the standardscertification
Certification to confirm the appropriate application of 3rd Meeting
of Caribbean BSOs, March 25, 2009, Presenter: Dennis Strong, CMC 4.
92.5% of management consulting market in Caribbean owned by
non-regional consultants-opportunity to import recovery Management
consultants are used extensively in the region- regional CMC s more
relevant Mutual Recognition Agreement under EPA can level the
playing field Technical assistance and capacity development can be
enhanced by specifying3rd Meeting of Caribbean BSOs, CMC March 25,
2009, Presenter: Dennis Strong, CMC 5. Increase foreign exchange
Avoid erosion of Increase direct foreignreserves Reduce job loss
investment Survive the hurricane Diversify economies Reduce
unnecessary Increase high end servicespending exports Get more
value formoney spent Create sustainable and Increase capacity of
prosperity entrepreneurs and Poverty eradicationSMEs3rd Meeting of
Caribbean BSOs, March 25, 2009, Presenter: Dennis Strong, CMC 6. A
management consultant is an individual who, for a fee, provides
objective, strategic assistance to senior management and executives
of organizations, institutions and governments for the enhancement
of organizational performance. Management consultants not only
propose change but also help implement it. As independent
professionals, their primary concern is the welfare of the client
organizations 3rd Meeting of Caribbean BSOs, March 25,
2009,Presenter: Dennis Strong, CMC 7. FirmSpecialtyEmploysOffices
Annual Revenues IBM GlobalMgmt & tech190,000300 52US$48.3
countries billion Accenture IT, Mgmt.178,000110 49US$ 19.9
Outsource countries billion Capgemini IT, Consult, 80,000 36
countriesUS$ 12 billion Outsource DeloitteAudit, Tax,16,500 150
countries US$ 23.1 Advisorybillion Booz AllenMgmt & 18,400 100
6 US$ 4 billion HamiltonStrategycontinents Bearing Point Mgmt &
17,000 170 60US$ 3.4 Technologycountries billion Mercer HR HR
strategy16,500 150 42US$ 2.7 countries3rd Meeting of Caribbean
BSOs, March 25, 2009, Presenter: Dennis billion Strong, CMC 8.
92.5% of consulting fees in the region go toforeign consultants Fee
structures accord international consultantshigher rates than local
consultants Eligibility to bid on and lead large IFI projects
isconfined to international consultants3rd Meeting of Caribbean
BSOs, March 25, 2009, Presenter: Dennis Strong, CMC 9. EPA is a
development tool There are funds and opportunities available Access
to benefits is through organizations vs. Individuals Regional
organizations have an advantage Standards, accreditation,
certification and regulation are essential for competitiveness 3rd
Meeting of Caribbean BSOs, March 25, 2009, Presenter: Dennis
Strong, CMC 10. Management consultants not considered in regional
growth strategies Small populations made establishing national
institutes impossible Regional market immature Regional consultants
are self-appointed Existing consultants are reluctant to be
certified Recognized accreditation and certification3rd Meeting of
Caribbean BSOs, March 25, 2009,was not available Presenter: Dennis
Strong, CMC 11. Essentials of Professionalism, Credibility and
Global Access 3rd Meeting of Caribbean BSOs, March 25,
2009,Presenter: Dennis Strong, CMC 12. 3rd Meeting of Caribbean
BSOs, March 25, 2009,Presenter: Dennis Strong, CMC 13. Strategic
Objective Independent Knowledgeable Competent Ethical Professional
Up-to-date 3rd Meeting of Caribbean BSOs, March 25, 2009,Presenter:
Dennis Strong, CMC 14. By 2011, CICMC will be recognized as a
global standard of management consulting excellence; trusted by
members and their clients for providing services of proven value.
3rd Meeting of Caribbean BSOs,March 25, 2009, Presenter:
DennisStrong, CMC 15. Enroll regional management consultants in
CICMC Establish CMC as basis for Mutual recognition agreement with
EU and subsequent trade agreements Train and certify regional
management consultants Create database of regional management
consultants and the diaspora Educate public on how to use
consultants3rd Meeting of Caribbean BSOs, March 25, 2009,
Presenter: Denniseffectively Strong, CMC 16. Membership in CICMC
Recognized degree or equivalent 3 years consulting experience
Summaries of consulting assignments Sponsorship by CMC Training and
testing on ethics, professional conduct, common body of knowledge
Panel review Renewal every 3 years3rd Meeting of Caribbean BSOs,
March 25, 2009, Presenter: Dennis Strong, CMC 17. Recognition as an
international consultant who meets the highest standards in the
world Ongoing access to global consulting best practices Access to
more opportunities and higher fee structures Key resource to assist
with regional development 3rd Meeting of Caribbean BSOs, March 25,
2009,Presenter: Dennis Strong, CMC 18. Member of ICMCI (global
standard) Linked to UWI, CAMC, BCSI Provides accreditation,
certification & regulation of management consultants Will
advocate, educate and initiate Mobilize management consultants
throughout the region3rd Meeting of Caribbean BSOs, March 25, 2009,
Presenter: Dennis Strong, CMC 19. Address: Norwick#11 Johns
Plain,Holders Hill,St. James Telephone: 246-432-2722 Fax:
246-432-8913 Email: [email protected] Website:
www.caribbeancmc.com 3rd Meeting of Caribbean BSOs, March 25,
2009,Presenter: Dennis Strong, CMCTHANK YOU
