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 Prevista is a customer focused consultancy specialising in economic, social and cultural development to assist businesses and communities achieve their potential. The practice-led approach has resulted in a reputation for delivering robust solution-focussed assignments. The Prevista team and methodology combines service know-how with extensive industry and sector awareness.
With over 11 years’ experience, and funding from the London Development Agency, the Learning & Skills Council, Business Link, and the European Structural Fund, Prevista works with clients in public and private sectors, as well as voluntary and community sector organisations. They involve not only decision makers (organisations that want to implement change) but also people affected by any changes.
From their offices in London’s Islington, the company’s expertise is focussed on four key services: Business Support; Skills and Brokerage; Programmes and Partnerships; Research and Evaluation.
With such a diverse range of clients, many of whom develop into long term relationships, externally audited quality systems are not just important, they are essential. The company was already recognised as an Investor in People, and other rigorous standards, when they decide to add ISO9001 and ISO27001 to their list of achievements.
Alan Thompson, Director of Business Development & Quality explained, “We wanted to see how we benchmarked against an international standard, and also to have a mechanism for continuous improvement. By holding these standards, we give our clients and funders confidence in our approach, as well as our ability to react and adapt to changes. We chose IMSM because of their experience in the marketplace, and understanding of small businesses and the service sector. We were so pleased with IMSM’s support for ISO9001 that we asked them to help us achieve ISO27001, for Information Security. Now we know we have systems in place to demonstrate that we have taken all reasonable measures to minimise risks and prevent unauthorised use of both company and customers’ data.”
He concluded, “We are already seeing the benefits of both Standards. We have clear and documented systems which keep us concentrating on efficiency, as well as being useful for training new members of the team. And as a service business, dealing in sometimes sensitive areas, with a raft of training materials, we know we are protecting our intellectual property, and individual staff are aware of their responsibilities. I was concerned that it would be a lot of time away from our core business, but the IMSM Assessor understood our business and made it all seem very easy. I am delighted with the outcome, and would recommend IMSM.”
www.prevista.co.uk
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