Business Modeling Consulting

Does your organization or department depend on ancient spreadsheets so tired they almost feel like they’re still living on the author’s original 386? Is no one left that understands what it does, or are you terrified that person is going to leave? We’ve been there and have almost certainly seen worse. We can tame or replace those unsupported spreadsheets with well-documented models and bring you into this decade and beyond.

  • Dynamic Systems Modeling

    Although the current version of Excel is quite capable, at its heart it’s just a spreadsheet engine. Dynamic systems modeling, aka complex systems modeling, better captures and represents the complex world we actually operate within.

    Although this capability is now several decades old, it is still rarely used in US businesses and organizations, because it’s not widely known outside of a few elite business schools. Let us unlock the potential of this methodology for your department or organization.

  • Modeling Review & Analysis

    You may have a wunderkind or polymath in your organization whose work is brilliant but needs review or validation before you rely on it. We can provide that second opinion to help you decide whether to move it up the hierarchy or invest additional resources in it.

    We also excel at deconstructing old spreadsheets, legacy systems, and other ephemera that just need to go away.

  • Sustainability Modeling

    Although most of the media focus on this topic is aimed at creating sustainable infrastructure, our practice includes forward business planning. We examine existing business models in light of climate change adaptation and other supply chain disruptions, putting you ahead of future cost inflation.

    Our approach emphasizes robustness and redundancy while controlling the cost drivers frequently associated with such measures.