Nala: Transforming the workplace with Strategy, for success

Sector

Public Sector | Charity

Location

Dublin Ireland

Revenues

£3 million

About

In the field of language education, the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) stands as a beacon of hope and support. With a strong commitment to their mission, NALA has played a pivotal role in assisting over 5,000 learners in acquiring essential English language skills.

Beyond education, NALA’s impact extends deep into individuals’ lives, fostering communication and creating pathways to success in an English-speaking world. Through their unwavering dedication, NALA has emerged as a transformative force, enriching lives, and unlocking opportunities for a brighter future.

Outcome

Streamlined Operations: TTG's strategy and roadmap led to a streamlined approach, optimising NALA's day-to-day operations

Unified View of Learners: NALA achieved a unified view of learners' progress, enhancing the overall educational experience

Strategic Transformation: NALA underwent a strategic transformation that empowered them to fulfil their mission more effectively

Enhanced Efficiency: The collaboration with TTG resulted in increased efficiency across NALA's processes and systems

Future-Ready Roadmap: NALA now has a well-defined roadmap for the future, positioning them for sustainable growth and success.

Executive Summary

In collaboration with TTG, NALA started on their transformative journey to tackle technology challenges and uncover promising opportunities. With a well-defined strategy, streamlined processes, and a clear vision for the future, NALA is now better equipped than ever to bridge language gaps and empower learners in their pursuit of English language proficiency. This partnership showcases the immense power of technology in advancing educational missions, transforming learning, and fostering growth.

The Challange

Lack of IT Strategy or Clear Roadmap

Recognising the need for a comprehensive assessment of their technology landscape, NALA aimed to evaluate their workplace and infrastructure, telephony and communication channels. Their objective was to establish a unified view of the learner, optimise processes, and drive financial improvements. Moreover, they identified promising growth opportunities in the B2B sector, with a desire to collaborate with employers. However, their existing Salesforce implementation fell short in meeting these evolving demands, resulting in manual processes that hindered productivity. 

The Solution

A Path to Transformation

In response to the pressing challenges that Nala faced, a series of vital solutions were identified as essential steps to navigate their complex landscape. A comprehensive transformation assessment was deemed necessary to pave the way forward, offering a clear understanding of the changes required. It was apparent that workplace and infrastructure optimisation was an imperative action to boost operational efficiency.

Moreover, considering the need for enhanced digital capabilities, an Azure cloud migration was recognised as an essential progression. To ensure business resilience, the formulation of robust disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity strategies was crucial to navigate potential disruptions.

Financial management required refinement, which called for Sage improvements to better manage fiscal processes. Additionally, the need for a meticulous review of costing and pricing strategies became evident to maximize financial efficiency. Collaboration and document management needed an overhaul, prompting a SharePoint assessment to provide the guidance and recommendations essential for streamlined operations.

Effective communication and connectivity were acknowledged as fundamental; hence, telephony and channel solutions, including Teams telephony, were identified as critical actions. Robust DR planning was recognised as a prerequisite to uphold business operations even in challenging scenarios.

Furthermore, optimizing B2B and B2C platforms and processes was a strategic necessity to stimulate growth and bolster customer satisfaction. A future architecture strategy, with multiple options and a unified view of the learner base, was seen as an essential foundation for Nala’s future progress. Lastly, detailed planning for the delivery of the B2B opportunity at a pace that built the future platform foundation emerged as a core component of their strategic vision. These necessary actions collectively formed the roadmap for Nala’s digital transformation.

The Success

Building Bridges to Success

Through collaborative discussions, TTG fostered full executive engagement, uniting stakeholders around a shared vision and achieving unanimous agreement on the transformational options and the subsequent steps forward. This cohesive approach laid the foundation for meaningful and impactful change.

TTG introduced a robust platform assessment methodology, empowering NALA to make informed choices about their future technology solutions. This strategic approach ensured that NALA would select platforms that align seamlessly with their mission and aspirations.

By streamlining the learner creation process and proposing automated integration, TTG enabled NALA to achieve a unified view of each learner’s progress and unique needs. This enhancement significantly improved the overall educational experience, enhancing the quality of support provided.

With meticulous attention to detail, TTG documented and defined NALA’s future strategy and roadmap. This comprehensive plan provided a clear operating model, outlined project costs, and identified opportunities to optimise expenditures. NALA not only positioned itself for growth but also gained valuable insights into potential costsaving and transforming opportunities, ensuring a sustainable and successful future.

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