Effocus

Octopus is an agile management tool that will help you in your digital transformation, accelerating change and improving business control

It is both strategic and operational ...

• Based on your facts/systems and problems
• "Pull" driven with quick start and results
• Proactive: one source self-service, simplifies communication
• Engaging: user friendly that works top <=> bottom
• Continuous prioritised "whiteboard" operation
• Modular and expandable, creates consistency
• Gets more out of existing data and investments
• Improved visualisation and control

... making your organisation to become more agile, effective and efficient

The easiest way to start is with your existing priorities and then expand as you go. Another way is to take a more strategic top-down approach. You can also combine these two, since it is modular. A typical start-up will take 4-12 weeks

Why Octopus?

An octopus has many abilities

• Big eyes: good eyesight and sees well in the dark
• Many tentacles: good grip, can be lost and regrown - modular
• Shape and colour changing: flexible to adapt to new situations
• Water jet and ink fog: high speed and agility

Contact us for a more in-depth presentation of Octopus tool and methodology

      lars.jonsson@effocus.se                    john.cooksley@effocus.se     

* Octopus is currently available in Microsoft environment (SharePoint and Power BI)

About Us

Effocus was founded based on 30+ years of multinational experience in managing operations and utilising different information systems. On many occasions crisis situations have been utilised to create a sense of urgency, the need for change and the need for people to move outside their comfort zone

Our methodology is based on both strategic and practical experience in many different companies and cultures, with proven success in improving our customers competitiveness and profitability. Our tools and methodology will help your organisationto become more agile and effective. This will means changes in the everyday way of working in order to reap all the benefits, and therefore training is critical for success

Our customers have all seen a change in operating methods, simplification of processes that has led to faster and more effective decision making at all levels. Our competencies cover most areas of business, including, Forecasting, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Distribution, Customer Service, Quality, Finance, Maintenance, Systems and especially your People

Our Values

• Commonality

There is always more that unites than separates. "We all succeed or fail together" - then we can discuss contribution

• Openness

"Fish on the table" - be open and flag problems immediately, since it buys time to solve them. No surprises! Manage expectations

• Respect

Respect everyone's opinions, ideas and experiences - irrespective of background or status within the group. Respect deadlines, and history

• Curiosity

Enjoy being outside the comfort zone and adapting to the situation. It's never too late to learn and develop

• Agility

Quick iterations, learn, adjust and deliver. Don't overspend time on specifications. Deadlines are sacred, content somewhat adaptable