A management system is a tool an organization uses to collectively manage the different parts of its business. Successful management systems align company expectations across an organization, provide order, support achieving objectives and enable continuous improvement.
At its core, a management system:
Your management system addresses many complexities of your organization, but together, we can ensure your management system is not complicated and is fit-for-purpose.
The approach to managing business through "cause and effect", where one problem is identified and solved with one solution, is not sustainable in modern business. Internal factors like the size of operations paired with external factors such as fluctuating risk levels, and increasing complexity from regulators, customers and internal processes require comprehensive interrelated solutions.
Different motives underlie the introduction of management systems:
Whatever your motive, SPAN can help you develop a custom solution to fit your organizational culture and meet your needs.
A management system can help you:
A management system is the modern solution to constructively manage your affairs and achieve your operational goals. Need help identifying where you are within your management system journey? Use our management system tool to help you evaluate your next steps.
SPAN has developed a 4-Stage Management System implementation model providing simplicity and predictability throughout implementation. Though Management Systems can be difficult to implement, SPAN’s proven approach will significantly increase the likelihood of success. SPAN’s 4-Stage Management System implementation model is tested and proven to:
SPAN's 4-Stage Implementation Process can be applied at any stage to ensure your Management System is complete and effective. SPAN can assist when:
SPAN can help implement custom management systems based on company needs and applicable regulations to be met.
Two of the most common management systems include an Operations Management System (OMS) or a Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS).
Click on the relevant button below to learn more about how to implement either of these systems, depending on your organizations needs:
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Managing Director | Senior Consultant
Managing Director | Senior Consultant
James is SPAN’s Managing Director and a management system design and implementation expert. He has experience in upstream and midstream oil and gas, forest products, and other high-risk industries.
James has completed multiple large- and medium-scale management system designs and implementations for clients in these industries. He has led and participated in multi-disciplinary teams that supported management system assessments, reviews, improvement and sustainment.
James approaches business problems from a technical perspective and has a passion for ensuring the solution is practical, fits the business environment, and produces defined business value.
Operations Manager | Consultant
Operations Manager | Consultant
MacKenzie is SPAN’s Operations Manager and a communication, change management and project management expert. She has experience applying these capabilities to management system design, implementation, assurance and training projects.
MacKenzie holds a PROSCI Change Practitioner certification and has experience working directly with industry members, associations, and regulators for the energy industry.
Senior Consultant
Senior Consultant
Jodi is an accomplished communications and organizational change professional, having supported a variety of business transformation initiatives. She has experience in management systems, program design and implementation, project management, and assurance.
Jodi has over 25 years of experience in strategic planning, project and change management, and strives to drive business value through collaboration, developing & delivering effective plans to achieve organizational goals.
