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At Mayla Consulting we help organisations maximise their return on investment in any transformation programme by defining, measuring and monitoring the benefits associated with delivery using our Benefits Realisation Framework.

Benefits Realisation

Why is achieving an ROI so difficult?

Compiling transformation programme benefits and ROI is challenging because it requires predicting future value across complex, interdependent, and uncertain environments while aligning diverse stakeholders around a single version of the truth.

Benefits are spread across multiple projects

Programmes deliver value cumulatively, not in a single stream. This creates challenges such as:

  • Overlapping benefits
  • Double counting
  • Dependencies that delay or dilute value

It is rarely obvious which programme "owns" which benefit.

Difficulty establishing a credible baseline

ROI requires a "before and after" comparison. But many organisations lack:

  • Accurate baseline performance data
  • Consistent KPIs
  • Historical cost information

Without a baseline, benefits become speculative.

Benefits are often intangible or hard to monetise

Examples:

  • Customer satisfaction
  • Staff morale
  • Compliance risk reduction
  • Brand reputation
  • Strategic positioning

These are real but difficult to convert into financial terms, making ROI calculations incomplete or subjective.

Forecasting future value is inherently uncertain

Programmes often span years, there can be:

  • Changing market conditions
  • Evolving technology
  • Shifts in organisational priorities
  • Inflation and cost volatility

This makes long term ROI projections fragile.

Stakeholders disagree on what counts as a benefit

Different groups value different outcomes:

  • Finance wants quantifiable savings
  • Operations want efficiency
  • Execs want strategic alignment
  • Users want better experience

This leads to negotiation rather than objective measurement.

Benefits depend on behavioural change

Many programme benefits only materialise if:

  • Staff adopt new processes
  • Customers change behaviour
  • Leaders enforce new ways of working

Behavioural change is unpredictable, making benefits realisation risky.

Attribution is difficult

Was the benefit caused by:

  • The programme?
  • A parallel initiative?
  • Market forces?
  • Natural business growth?

Attribution uncertainty weakens ROI credibility.

Benefits realisation often occurs after programme closure

Programmes may deliver capabilities, but benefits emerge later. This creates challenges such as:

  • No one owning benefits post programme
  • Benefits not tracked after handover
  • ROI never fully evidenced

This is a common failure point in organisations.

Data quality and availability issues

Benefits require evidence. But data may be:

  • Incomplete
  • Inconsistent
  • Owned by different departments
  • Not measured at all

Poor data undermines ROI calculations.

Pressure to justify investment

Political or organisational pressure can lead to:

  • Overstated benefits
  • Understated costs
  • Optimistic assumptions
  • Ignoring risks

This creates fragile business cases that collapse under scrutiny.

Complex interdependencies

Benefits often rely on:

  • Technology readiness
  • Process redesign
  • Training
  • Supplier performance
  • Regulatory approvals

Any delay or failure reduces or shifts benefits.

Difficulty separating cashable vs non cashable benefits

Finance teams often challenge:

  • Productivity gains that don't reduce headcount
  • Efficiency improvements that don't reduce spend
  • Time savings that don't translate into cash

This can significantly reduce the "official" ROI.

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Simplifying ROI

What is a Benefits Realisation Framework?

Our Benefits Realisation Framework is a structured approach that defines how a transformation programme will create value by linking planned activities to measurable outcomes and financial gains ensuring decision makers can see a transparent, evidence based path from investment to value.

Benefits Identification

Pre-populated lists all expected benefits:

  • Cashable
  • Non cashable
  • Qualitative
  • Strategic

Quantification & Valuation

Defines how each benefit will be measured:

  • Metrics and KPIs
  • Financial valuation methods
  • Assumptions and constraints
  • Timeframes for realisation
  • Baseline measurement

Ownership & Accountability

Assigns a named benefit owner:

  • Tracking
  • Reporting
  • Ensuring operational adoption
  • Realising the benefit after delivery

Realisation Plan & Timeline

Sets out when each benefit will be delivered:

  • Milestones
  • Dependencies
  • Phasing
  • Post implementation tracking periods
  • Handover to BAU

Measurement & Tracking Approach

Defines how benefits will be monitored:

  • Data sources
  • Reporting cadence
  • Tools or dashboards
  • Evidence requirements

Risks, Assumptions & Dependencies

Identifies what could prevent benefits from being realised:

  • Behavioural adoption
  • Technology readiness
  • Market changes
  • Operational capacity
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Who we are

Expertise

Our team consists of highly skilled professionals with years of experience in the business transformation and IT industry.

Clive Godwin,
CEO & Programme Manager/Director

Clive has 30 years' senior programme delivery experience with blue chip brands and CXO's, directing the Virgin Media launch for Richard Branson and part of the Littlewoods integration programme for the Barclay brothers.

Other telecoms clients include Cable & Wireless and BT, plus insurance giant Legal & General, along with global Private Equity firms Brookfield Asset Management and Bain Capital.

He has delivered security tools and data centre moves for NTT Data, developed complex Cloud solutions for Atos, and managed multi-national teams across different time zones in Azure and AWS environments.

His ERP experience was gained over decades, leading implementations including IFS, D365, Baan and JBA.

Clive also spent 12 years running a technology start up, working with the FCA and BSI to develop a Cloud based AI regulatory workflow and compliance solution. This company was the first RegTech firm to be licensed by the FCA to use its handbook.

Customized Solutions

We understand that every company is unique, and we tailor our services to meet your specific needs.

Proven Track Record

We have a history of delivering successful IT projects that exceed our clients' expectations.

Commitment to Excellence

We are dedicated to providing exceptional service and support to ensure your satisfaction.

Previous clients

Brookfield Asset Management - Private Equity

Responsible for mobilising the Technology workstream of a €60m IFS ERP implementation for a global PE owned manufacturing company generating €1.4bn revenue with 4,000 colleagues across Europe and APAC.

Bain Capital - Private Equity

Responsible for mobilising the IT and D365 ERP workstreams of a $15m pensions administration carve out generating $350m revenue with 3,500 colleagues in the UK, India and US.

NTT Data - IT Services Provider

Responsible for successfully delivering a £4m security tools and office moves programme in an Azure and DevOps environment, comprising 14+ projects across Europe, South America, and APAC.

RS Group - Retail

Responsible for mobilising a complex £8m business and technology re-brand transformation programme, comprising 26+ projects across Europe, US and APAC.

ATOS - IT Services Provider

Responsible for delivering a £1m+ AWS Cloud services programme, using Agile methods to build a Distributed Hybrid Cloud management solution based on ServiceNow.

Solvassure - Technology Start-up

Founded a pioneering technology start-up to develop a proprietary Cloud and AI based ERP workflow platform and mobile app for ISO standards, FCA regulations, and ESG publications.

Legal & General - Financial Services

Responsible for programme setup, leadership, and delivery of a major £4m technology and data transformation programme for a FTSE100 insurance firm.

Cable & Wireless - Telecoms

Responsible for spearheading the delivery of a £10m business transformation programme, using new technology to support 7000 corporate customers with IP, data and hosting solutions.

Virgin Media - Telecoms

Responsible for delivering a £25m brand integration programme, creating the world's largest Virgin company servicing over 7m customers, supported by 25,000 staff, and sponsored by Sir Richard Branson.

Littlewoods Shop Direct - Retail

Responsible for all aspects of programme leadership, spearheading business and technical integration activity as part of a £100m retail merger programme.

BT - Telecoms

Responsible for the £11m launch of a new broadband product delivery platform and integrated business processes, including a £6m programme to roll out Siebel CRM to call centres in the UK.

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