A BRIGHT PATH FORWARD
Regional
Footprint
Customized Solutions
30 Years
of Expertise
Data Driven
Insights
Established in 1994 as a pioneer management consulting firm in the Middle East and North Africa, CDS has developed into a reference advisory firm that helps business owners and senior executives reach their corporate objectives.
Driven by a passion to unlock the full potential of each of our clients, CDS has performed assignments for organizations operating in a diverse range of industries including Financial Services, Insurance, Oil & Gas, Contracting & Construction Materials, Retail & Distribution, Industrial Services, Manufacturing, Recycling, the Public Sector, and the Non-Profit sector.
ABOUT US
While most of our clients have traditionally been based throughout the MENA region, our work has also taken us wherever clients needed us to be; namely in Asia, North America, and Africa.
OUR CORE MARKETS
Our Services
CDS supports organizations throughout their institutional and corporate development, particularly after experiencing solid growth, while facing a major crisis, or when in need for rejuvenation. Based on a detailed understanding of the client internal situation, its market position, and the dynamics of the industry(ies) in which it operates, we craft creative and customized solutions at the level of governance, strategy, management, operations, organization, and human capital management, all aligned with global best practices. Our solutions stretch our client organizations to their very best while remaining within their execution capacity; we give them the paternity of the results and ensure a real, positive, and long-lasting impact, creating tangible value for stakeholders and the communities in which they operate. Our commitment goes well beyond documentation, and when needed, we remain actively involved during the implementation phase.
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CDS provides expert guidance and insights to help client organizations revisit and reformulate their purpose, corporate strategy, and line of business strategies, enabling them to reach their business objectives. We also advise on the appropriate governance mechanisms for guidance, support, and control.
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Through detailed engineering / reengineering of workflows using CDS’ time-proven methodology, CDS identifies enhancements that optimize its clients’ operations; this often involves a redesign of the client’s operating model and organization structure. For each enhancement and change, we systematically identify all decisions and actions required for successful implementation.
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To maximize individual and collective contributions towards achieving our clients’ business objectives, CDS develops the framework for the strategic management of an organization's workforce, covering all aspects of HR management. We also address challenges in talent retention, succession planning, and compensation & benefits.
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CDS builds the platform for a disciplined and coordinated program implementation based on a set of planned activities, tasks, and initiatives, ensuring efficient resource utilization and timely execution of all desired outcomes. As needed, CDS leads or provides support during the implementation phase, and is often called to make implementation reviews.
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