SME News - Managing Director of the Year Awards 2024/ 50 Best Strategic IT Consulting MD 2024: Monica Jones Embracing change is essential for any business, but it can be difficult to determine where to start. Animo Consultancy is here to help clients through the transitions in their organisations with its team of friendly, professional senior advisors dedicated to helping business evolve and thrive. In the wake of her win, we speak to Monica Jones, Managing Director of Animo Consultancy, about the company’s ongoing success and her journey to Thought Leadership. Whether businesses are seeking long or short-term support to manage change, Animo Consultancy is committed to setting change in motion and letting clients get on with handling their core business. Founded in 2006, Animo Consultancy employs industry leading methodologies to help clients strengthen and enhance their business. Its team of highly skilled professionals deliver proven technical and management skills to help clients navigate change and uncertainty. Animo Consultancy offers a suite of IT consultancy services, including Project & Programme Management, Enterprise and Solutions Architecture, and Training and Development, to help businesses evaluate their operations and achieve their full potential. The team provides Project & Programme Management in numerous forms such as senior level management, leadership through effective communication, full budget management and financial planning, and risk/ quality management. Its dedicated team of ISEB Enterprise and Solutions Architecture qualified consultants provides strategic planning to help businesses reduce expenses, minimise redundancies, and prepare for and manage the impact of change. Through its deep understanding of enterprise architecture, the team evaluates the risks and impact of change and works with business leaders to create a comprehensive roadmap. Solution architects strive to solve problems and orchestrate software engineering to meet the individual needs of organisations and help them achieve their desired future state. Furthermore, Animo Consultancy provides training and development to enhance employees’ skills and knowledge while offering instruction on how to better approach specific tasks. The consultancy specialises in Health Informatics, the evolving discipline of leveraging technology, information, data, and communications to support health related fields such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and dentistry. Animo means ‘with intention or with purpose’ and the company employs this approach to provide effective and affordable business consultancy. As a leading Healthcare Informatics consultancy, Animo abides by international standards and has collaborated with numerous globally acclaimed organisations, including MOHW Jamaica, NHS England, Cancer Research UK, and many more. As Managing Director, Monica Jones uses her technical expertise and extensive experience in education, science, technology, and healthcare to design and deliver high-value solutions. Monica’s overarching goal is to foster a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation within the business and her team. With an emphasis on transparent communication, collective goals, and mutual respect, Monica strives to lead by example and establish clear expectations for her staff. In addition to providing clear direction, she also fosters autonomy in the workplace and provides opportunities for creativity. Monica shares, “I prioritise investing in the growth and development of my team, recognising that their success is integral to the success of the organisation. Integrity and ethical leadership are non-negotiable, as they form the foundation of trust and credibility both internally and externally. My advice to aspiring Managing Directors is to prioritise building strong relationships, both with your team and stakeholders, and to never stop learning and adapting in the ever-evolving business landscape.” Monica Jones is a highly skilled Chief Data Officer (CDO) and Enterprise Architect with an impressive track record of designing and delivering complex, invaluable solutions to exceptional standards. Monica possesses many years of experience defining strategy and directing teams to create current and future Information and Data Systems. As an international clinical terminology and data standards expert, she can promote safe and effective information to achieve the best possible outcome. With an illustrious career behind her, Monica has the knowledge and experience to lead Animo Consultancy and its valued clients to continued success. Monica says, “Animo Consultancy has earned its place as an esteemed industry figure and has laid the foundations for a successful future. Going forwards, the company hopes to continue evolving, ultimately ensuring that it lies on the cutting edge of all industry innovations. Animo Consultancy hopes to further develop its business, provide excellent customer service, and, of course, celebrate its success.” Under Monica’s expert leadership, Animo Consultancy will continue to provide effective and affordable business consultancy to help clients navigate organisational change and thrive in the ever-evolving business landscape. With her wealth of experience and technical expertise, Monica is uniquely positioned to foster innovation within her team and assist businesses on their journey towards a sustainable future. For her inspirational Thought Leadership, Monica Jones has been honoured as this year’s Best Strategic IT Consulting MD. Contact: Animo Consultancy Limited Company: Monica Jones Web Address: www.animoconsultancy.co.uk
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