What is the Nullam Method?

The Nullam Method reviews your company's current position against best practice and provides a gap analysis and an action plan to get you there. Start with an online self-assessment for any module, then follow up with consultancy from our experienced associates to deliver the action plan — or have it delivered for you.

How the Nullam Method works

Two ways to strengthen your LATCo — assess it yourself online, then let our experienced associates help you deliver.

1

Self-assessment module

Complete the online self-assessment for any module. You get an instant red / amber / green score, a section-by-section breakdown, and a tailored action plan — delivered as a branded report.

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2

Consultancy & delivery

Follow up with hands-on consultancy from our experienced team of associates to deliver your action plan — or have the improvements delivered for you by our associates.

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The risks it addresses

Poor financial management
Loss-making contracts
Unclear governance
Lack of commercial strategy
Poor procurement practices
Poor-value support services
Unclear business plan

A diagnostic framework for organisational excellence

12 modules across 5 layers — structured diagnostics for strategy, governance, finance and operations. Each module scores your position red/amber/green and produces a tailored action plan.

Strategic

Strategic Purpose & Business Case

Why the organisation exists, options appraisal and ongoing relevance review

01

Commercial Strategy & Positioning

Trading model, income generation, market analysis and growth strategy

02
Governance

Governance & Company Review

Oversight structure, board composition, director behaviours and ethical standards

03

Board Effectiveness & Leadership

Chair and NED performance, board dynamics, skills audit and development planning

04

Risk Management & Assurance

Risk appetite, risk register, audit integration and escalation frameworks

05
Financial

Financial Management & Viability

Business plan, cash flow, balance sheet and medium-term financial planning

06

Procurement & Contract Management

Compliance, contract frameworks, supplier management and value for money

07
Operational

People, Culture & Workforce

Staff transfer, terms and conditions, cultural change and workforce planning

08

Performance Management & KPIs

Objectives, KPI design, performance reporting and intervention triggers

09

Legal, Compliance & Ethics

Director duties, anti-bribery, data protection and conflicts of interest

10
Transition & Exit

Alternative Delivery & Insourcing

Options appraisal for exit or restructuring and insourcing analysis

11

Transformation & Change Readiness

Readiness assessment, stakeholder engagement and benefits realisation

12

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