Training, Coaching & Mentoring

When you select Platform3Research to aid your firm, you are actually opening the door to a partnership approach of doing business. Most larger consulting houses endeavor to deliver "black box" solutions which keep the "secret sauce" hidden from the client. This insures long-term engagements with on-going consulting fees. The Platform3Research philosophy is entirely different. Inspired by comments from a recent client who stated "I don't want your team to do the fishing, I want you to teach my employees to fish;" this message struck a chord with the team of experts at Platform3Research who realized that very few consulting service organizations approach client projects from this perspective and we decided to help fill this void. Many consulting firms treat knowledge as power, and aspire to hold their knowledge and solutions close to the vest. Our team works quite the opposite and is eager to help educate your employees in the best rail operations and fleet management techniques. Our objective is to assist your organization in achieving the highest level of success over the long run; and increasing the knowledge and skills of your employees and arming them with the best set of tools available is one of the best methods available. Your success is our success.

Normally each client-based project commences with an analysis phase where our team of experts explores all aspects of your firm's rail and fleet operations. Depending on the size and complexity of your rail operations, this generally constitutes a 3-6 week commitment. We compile a list of issues and/or areas where improvement opportunities exist. An attempt is made to quantify the potential savings in each of the deficient areas and assess the level of risk and investment required for improvement. Our team then develops alternatives and solutions designed to each of these areas. This is where the real partnership approach becomes so important. We explain each potential solution with your team until they understand the "hows" and "whys" of each potential alternative. A successful project entails implementing cost-saving or efficiency improvement solutions AND knowledge/skill development of your employees, making them more self-sufficient for handling future issues.

The "Teaching your employees to fish" methodology is what makes Platform3Research services unique. This approach mitigates the need for on-going fees and long-term consulting services. Let us partnership and help your organization reach its full potential.
Contact Platform3Research at the email link below to see how we can help your organization become more successful.