A Freelance IT Director for law firms, and other professional practices
ALEX HUTCHINSON
FREELANCER, CONSULTANT and “EXPERT FOR HIRE”
An independent specialist who works with “The law firms who do not need a full-time IT Director”
A fellow entrepreneur who has previously started profitable businesses, Alex blends commercial awareness with his ability to independently understand and resolve the specific IT challenges faced by law firms.
Low risk, high reward
Working with Alex enables law firms to source sector specialist, strategic IT skills, on a flexible and temporary basis.
Brining the experience and resource required to help address a specific challenge, or strategic direction.
A focussed individual, who specialises in working solely with the legal profession.
Someone who is able to look at a challenge with outside eyes and identify the right solution for an individual firm. Defining their needs, designing and identifying a solution which will deliver commercial value for law firms.
Ensuring that any improvements proposed, will meet the needs of their people, ensuring change is delivered, with users trained specifically on what they need to know.
Alex has no association with any products, services or suppliers. So, 100% independent advice and no conflict of interest. This enables clients to work with him as an extension of their senior management team, sharing their challenges and looking to him to act in their best interest and identify the right solution for their firm and their people, so they can better server their clients.
He has developed a tried and tested approach for running successful IT Projects, as evidenced by numerous satisfied clients and a bespoke project methodology.
Only working with the small and medium sized law firms who do not want (or need) a full-time IT Director, Alex can liaise with suppliers on their behalf to define a solution and then work with firms to communicate the direction they need to take and why.
He can be trusted to understand what it really takes to make change happen, and work with your people to make “IT” so.
Alex works with firms need Senior IT Input to make change happen.
He is focused on improving the results they achieve from IT Suppliers, Software, Systems and Infrastructure.
His specialist experience means he can understand a firm, their challenges and what their people need.
This is used to identify and implement the right solution for his clients.
“An independent expert on your side can be a valuable asset when liaising with IT Suppliers.
Trying to work out what is best for you and your firm can soon become frustrating, and challenging, when the market appears to be full of conflicting advice and mixed messages”.
Appointing an independent IT specialist, on a Freelance basis, enables firms to access the strategic level advice and resource they require, at an affordable and temporary cost.
The perfect marriage of technical and commercial capabilities
Commercial mindset with a focus on return on investment.
Sound business experience with the ability to influence board level strategy.
Experience of working with existing IT people / teams to upskill, improve reporting and progress.
Knowledge of new and existing technologies in the market.
Reviewing areas of practice to improve processes, increase efficiency and productivity.
Ability to review and integrate different systems and technology.
Focus on identifying and tailoring solutions so they can be adopted and meet the needs of your people.
Change management experience to work collaboratively with your people and help them improve their relationship with IT.
Skilled in vendor liaison, selection, negotiation, and management.
Specialist in delivering clear and bespoke training to non-technical staff.
Below is an overview of the bespoke project management methodology Alex has created (and uses) to help law firms deliver successful IT and Technology projects.
Simple, Stable, Logical – an overview of the bespoke Project Management Methodology
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Agree Headline Strategy
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Interviews, knowledge acquisition
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Collate and confirm requirements
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Review and identify solution
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Tailor / develop solution
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Implement and train