Below are a few case studies that show how our team has helped other clients.

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ü A leading energy producer wanted to improve compliance of their drilling and construction contractors.

ü A General Contractor using casual labor found the quality of work was rarely consistent and satisfactory.

ü A Chemical Manufacturer needed to upgrade staff computer skills with minimal business interruption.

ü A family owned/operated Distribution firm struggled with poor management from their executive personnel.

ü A Construction firm's contractors were not complying with safety and quality procedures on-site.

ü A Health Products Manufacturer found staff disagreeing often and unresolved conflicts caused disruption.

ü A Systems Integration firm required technical writing assistance.

ü  An Engineering firm required marketing assistance and staff training.

Case Study - Energy Producer

Problem:  A leading energy producer wanted to reduce incidences and accidence by improving safety and environmental compliance of their drilling and construction contractors.   

Solution:  Abstract Solutions provided on-site safety consulting and leadership coaching to 7 on-site contractors for the 3-month duration of the exploration project.  Our team developed relationships with each contractor and all 300 on-site staff members to improve safe behaviors and compliance. 

Outcome:  Accidences and incidences were reduced by 58% and reporting increased.  Our team identified numerous issues that could have lead to significant injury and worked with the corporate teams to address and resolve each issue quickly preventing accidents.  Individuals modified their behavior in the field and bought into the corporate safety vision of "No one gets hurt on my shift". 

 

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Case Study - General Contractor

Problem:  A General Contractor with 50% of its staff operating as casual labor, found that the quality of work was occasionally not to his satisfaction and that employees were not behaving safely.  This led to unhappy customers, wasted material due to errors, late job completion, risk of fines for non-compliance and undo stress for the Contractor. 

Solution:  Abstract Solutions prepared a New Employee Training Program that identified the corporation's and government standards and safety policies; and provided the Contractor with material and training to perform this program internally with ease.  Additionally, Abstract Solutions recommended that they increase employee involvement in projects and articulate each project's goals with more clarity.  We created tools that allow the Contractor to hold detailed pre-job safety meetings and regular toolbox talks which clearly identify the tasks, hazards and deadlines associated with the project.  Employee hazard ID tools and project information tool templates were created to ensure all future projects ran smoothly and met code. 

Outcome:  The Contractor immediately saw an improvement in employee ownership and quality of work.  This very affordable program paid for itself in one month through satisfied customers, compliance to code, a reduction in wasted materials, significant reduction in injuries, faster job completion and improved employee loyalty.

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Case Study - Chemical Manufacturer

Problem:  A local Chemical Manufacturer wanted to improve the computer skills of several employees but was unable to send everyone off-site during regular business hours to participate in computer training.

Solution:  Abstract Solutions met with the specific employees to understand their current computer level and learn what areas they needed to improve based upon their current computer skills and the tasks they performed daily.  We developed customized, 30 and 60 minute computer training sessions for each employee based upon their needs and delivered the programs on-site at their desks eliminating lost time for travel. 

Outcome:  Each employee upgraded their computer skills and returned to their tasks immediately after the training was complete.  Productivity and efficiency were improved.  The Chemical Manufacturer was so pleased that they now include this training as part of their Continuous Improvement policy for all staff members nationally.

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Case Study - Distribution Firm

Problem:  A successful family owned and operated Distribution firm was struggling with their executive personnel who were at times, rival siblings.  A senior share holder was concerned about the conflicting messages that these siblings were delivering to staff creating confusion, poor productivity and low morale.

Solution:  Abstract Solutions had several meetings with the group with the expressed purpose of identifying the goals of the corporation, documenting everyone's present role and identifying the strengths of each team member.  We helped the team revise and clarify roles for each member and delivered a one-day customized Leadership program to help them improve their management style and better focus on their strengths to manage their staff better.    

Outcome:  Operations and employee morale improved immediately.  Management learned how to communicate clear direction to staff.  Bickering and unproductive disagreements ceased and productivity improved throughout the organization.

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Case Study - Construction Firm

Problem:  A large Construction Firm relies heavily on several smaller contracting companies to complete projects.  These contractors work in the field and had occasional incidences that caused injuries, damage to equipment, downtime and were subject to government fines.  The Construction firm's concern for safety and production downtime prompted them to develop safety procedures in 2005 to prevent incidences from happening, however; teams in-field were not complying and incidences continued to occur.

Solution:  Abstract Solutions had several meetings with the Construction firm and the contractors to identify the root cause of incidences.  We made revisions to the safety program to meet OSHA code that included; hazard inspection and ID products, training, regular safety meetings, safety and housekeeping incentives, and simple procedures to meet recordkeeping requirements that both the Construction firm and contractors agreed upon and rolled the program out on-site to every in-field employee.   

Outcome:  Teams began to comply to the revised safety program immediately and incidences were reduced by 56% while productivity and morale improved significantly.

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Case Study - Health Product Manufacturer

Problem:  A manufacturer of Health Products found staff disagreeing often and unresolved conflicts caused disruption within the team. 

Solution:  Abstract Solutions met with several key personnel at various levels to understand what problems they were facing.  We developed and presented a two-day customized Team Building and Leadership program that dealt with conflict, communication, team development and helped them refocus on the corporation goals.  A second 1/2 day follow-up session 6 weeks later found improvement among the team and encouraged them to keep the progress moving forward. 

Outcome:  The program encouraged the group to create and agree upon new rules that addressed everyone's concerns and stressed empathy.  Their new respect and understanding for each others' roles, coupled with clear rules, policies and procedures; improved morale and productivity they became a strong, interdependent team.

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Case Study - System Integration Firm

Problem:  A Systems Integration firm had a large project and required large operations manuals to accompany their customized equipment.  These manuals were part of the deliverables per the purchasing agreement and would have delayed final payment.

Solution:  Abstract Solutions met with project managers to document project details and provided technical writing to complete the manuals within the deadline.  We suggested that they deliver both printed and electronic copies and produced an interactive CD for delivery to the client that included; mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, operation procedures, staff operation and safety training, maintenance schedules and instructions and included promotional material for expansion to the equipment to accommodate projected larger throughput requirements.   Abstract Solutions also created a template allowing the administration team to prepare all future documentation in this fashion.

Outcome:  The Integration firm's client was pleased with the equipment and material and has since required all vendors to produce manuals based upon the template provided.  The equipment expansion material prompted the customer to obtain a quotation from the Systems Integration firm and included these cost into the next fiscal budget.

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Case Study - Engineering Firm

Problem:  An Engineering firm required marketing assistance and software training to update their logo and prepare new marketing literature.

Solution:  Abstract Solutions met with the marketing team and discussed requirements.   Within 15 minutes we revised their logo to their specifications to meet a printing deadline and trained their staff on graphics software providing them with the flexibility to handle all future graphics work internally.  We assisted the marketing team with the content, design and printing requirements and created several templates for new literature. 

Outcome:  The Engineering firm is now self-sufficient in the development of new marketing products to accommodate their growth and pursue new opportunities with ease.

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