“If we always do what we always did, we will always get what we always got.” –Jackie ‘Moms’ Mabley

  Challenging - “they really chew and   don't just lick the issues”.

  Focused - “From the beginning of the   project, they were focused on   delivering results that the whole   business could buy into and act   upon”.

  Ground Breaking - “I'm not aware of   anyone else, who is really talking   about or able to tackle the complete   picture”.

  Rewarding - “My people really like   them because of the energy, drive and   they cut through the rubbish. They   find them insightful in bringing in new   ideas”.

  Supportive - “They are huge fun to   have around and I've always found   them incredibly supportive. If I need   support... I'd ring Adurasys”.

  Participative - “Your technique for   moving things along in such a jovial   and business like manner, was a joy to   participate in”.

  Strategy - “implementing cost   affective sales and service strategies,   effectively supporting managers   achieve performance targets”.

  Technical - “equally able to   understand both technical and   commercial arguments, she [Melanie   Smart] can actually talk the talk AND   walk the walk”.

Testimonials

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Academia

“..open minded, proactive and forward looking. her [Melanie Smart] knowledge in management of related data using computer based systems is state of the art and she is highly regarded by all our industrial collaborators”.

Professor Rajkumar Roy. Head, Decision Engineering Centre, Cranfield University

Aerospace/Defence/Automotive

“of the highest integrity and exercises total professionalism. This coupled with a very broad technical and product knowledge make them a force to reckoned with. Melanie's attitude in all my dealings with her has been total commitment to the project and total honesty in describing the many attributes and short comings”.
John Henson Estimating Manager - Augusta Westland Helicopters, Yeovil

Bryan Woods has a wealth of experience in management of green field and mature manufacturing processes, combined with a rare mix of professionalism, pragmatism and sheer dedication.
Luke Bennett -Operations Director, Group Lotus Plc

“has impressed with her knowledge, understanding and appreciation of topical issues facing UK industry. She [Melanie Smart} has actively promoted initiatives in industry and academia to improve the performance and competitiveness UK plc by advancing the the state-of-the-art in this field”.
Philip Wardle, Project Engineering Manager, British Aerospace Systems -IST, Chelmsford

“Sometimes, you meet someone who actually knows what they are talking about!
Sometimes, you meet someone who silences the audience with their delivery
Sometimes, you meet someone who naturally inspires lateral thinking
Sometimes, you meet someone who can identify opportunities your business hasn't even recognised
Sometimes, you meet someone who delivers what they've promised
However, it is rare that you meet someone with all these qualities
Melanie Smart is just such a person”.
Graham Bailey - Cost Engineering Manager, Group Lotus Plc

“a real pleasure to meet and work with”.
Franck Ramaroson, Programme Management, OCCAR-EA, Germany

IT/Telecomms

"I have always associated any consultancy projects with hardship, regardless of deliverables; however from the beginning of the project, they were focused on delivering results that the whole business could buy into and act upon and yet provided zero hardship. They [Adurasys] are equally able to understand both technical and commercial arguments, she [Melanie Smart] can actually talk the talk AND walk the walk and don’t come with the usual consultant stuffiness which I have previously suffered"
Mark Shane, Sales Director, IKON Plc

“brings to the business world the insight of a knowledgeable technician and to the technical world the insight of a business leader. This is a phenomenal mix when applied to the business strategy as they help maintain the balance between what is possible and what is profitable”.
Andrew Langridge, Sales Manager, Galorath International

"... a joy to work with; in particular it was refreshing to work with someone who actually listens to what you have to say and then works with you to help achieve your aims... highly creative and resourceful in tackling challenges ...[inc] challenges of selling their services to larger organisations."
Bill Matthews, Managing Director, Target Testing Ltd

“Our solution was faster, better and cheaper; but at Airbus, we were a "David" against "Goliath" with multinational competitors. they were not only able to sell our solution but also our company, overcoming confidence issues and resulting in the largest account [£900K] in our history - thank you!”.
Dr Ansgar Liening, Managing Director, CEL

“Melanie is a joy to work with, full of energy and bright ideas. She will energise any project, always smiling, but methodical and meticulous in her approach.”
Gerard O'Hanlon, Business Development Director, Stredia Limted

“I can count on one hand the number of people I have come across in my business career that are on the right wavelength with impressive immediacy. Melanie is one of those people. Whether that’s because it’s something that comes naturally to her or that she works hard at is almost immaterial – what’s important is that the benefits gained by working with Melanie are immeasurably greater as a result.”
Sanjeev Thearia, Managing Director, Arventa Systems Ltd

“Melanie is one of the most professional and empathetic people I have worked with in this industry. She delivers what she promises and challenged us to think in new ways without a radical attempt to "change the culture." The results from working with Melanie and her team exceeded our expectations and we plan to work with her again within the next year.”
David Cronin, Director Business Development, Cognition Corporation USA

“They have an empathic understanding of individual responsibilities with real integrity, there are no bullshitters, as opposed to some of the competition - my people love working with them”

CEO UK Software Vendor

Miscellaneous

"I was told that our tender was the best by far and that if we continued to present tenders of that standard then we will definitely continue to be successful with future bids..."
R Kemp -MRMS

"I highly recommend Fiona Campbell and Jacquie Forde they are continually updating their training with the most up to date skills I have developed and are both licensed internationally through the Society of Neuro-Linguistic Programming."
Dr Richard Bandler (co-founder NLP)

"Nicola’s ability to manage change within the organisation was the project’s greatest success. On a more personal level, Nicola is great fun to work with, and her enthusiasm and honesty is quite refreshing"
Samir Kehil, Senior Account Manager, WCN plc

"Melanie is an outstanding speaker - and a lovely person to boot! Her presentations are most impressive and she is able to deliver impromptu talks as if they had been prepared for weeks in advance. It is no wonder she has won awards for her speaking. Melanie is an engaging individual with a wonderful, warm manner.”
Guy Kingston, Owner, Mind Your Own Business

"professional and perceptive in her approach, it felt as though Nicola was an integral part of our team. We valued her input and will certainly involve Nicola again"
Paula Bates, Head of HR Operations, Davis Langdon LLP