Reports for transformative engineering

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Embarking on a journey toward success in engineering and business endeavors requires meticulous planning and expert guidance. At Deskia Consult, we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner in this expedition. Let's delve into the essence of our services and how we can craft success for your projects.

1. Unraveling Knowledge: Literature Reviews and Research Papers

In the realm of knowledge, our team excels at unraveling the intricacies within literature reviews and research papers. We don't just compile information; we meticulously synthesize it, providing you with insights that are not only comprehensive but also transformative for your projects.

Example: Smart City Report. In a comprehensive literature review and research paper, we untangled the complexities of smart city integration. Our synthesis not only examined technological aspects but delved into social implications, resulting in transformative strategies for urban development. The insights paved the way for a forward-thinking city infrastructure that seamlessly blends technology with the needs of its residents.

2. Navigating Success: Feasibility Studies and Business Plans

Success is a journey and we are your navigators. Our expertise in feasibility studies and business plans ensures that every step is carefully charted. From initial concept to the final execution, we pave the way for success by analyzing possibilities, mitigating risks and strategizing for sustainable growth.

Example: Architectural Firm Expansion. In a feasibility study and business plan, we navigated an architectural firm's expansion into sustainable design. Carefully analyzing market trends, cost-benefit analyses, and sustainable construction practices, we paved the way for the firm's success in eco-conscious architecture. The result was a thriving business that contributed to environmentally responsible urban development.

3. Transformative Engineering Proposals: A Showcase of Success Stories

Our success stories speak volumes about the transformative power of our engineering proposals. Whether it's creating something new, upgrading existing structures or breathing new life into infrastructures, Deskia Consult is synonymous with innovation. Your vision becomes a reality with our detailed and forward-thinking proposals.

Example: Reuse of Industrial Space. Our transformative engineering proposal focused on the adaptive reuse of industrial space. By upgrading and repurposing an existing structure, we created the project to transform a warehouse into vibrant mixed-use complex. This story not only showcased architectural ingenuity but also demonstrated how our proposals contribute to sustainable development, breathing new life into a forgotten industrial building.

Why Choose Deskia Consult?

Affordable Excellence: Quality without compromise. We provide affordable rates for excellent services.

Multilingual Mastery: Break language barriers effortlessly with our proficiency in English, Spanish, Français, Italian and Galician/Portuguese.

Holistic Support: Beyond reports, we offer engaging presentations, team coaching and precise technical translations.

In a world where success is crafted, not stumbled upon, Deskia Consult stands ready with extensive experience. Connect with us for a journey where every detail is perfected, every opportunity seized and success is a masterpiece sculpted with precision. Your triumph begins here.

A closer look at the traditional business consulting industry

In recent years, the management consulting industry has exploded in popularity. Companies of all sizes are turning to consultants for expert advice on everything from marketing strategy to organizational structure. But is it all it's cracked up to be? In this article, we take a closer look at the management consulting industry and uncover the truth behind the hype. 

First, let's talk about what management consulting is. Essentially, it is a service where a company hires an expert to evaluate its operations, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend solutions. Sounds simple enough, right? But here is the thing: Most of the advice consultants give can be found in books, articles and online resources. Most of the information consultants provide is not unique or proprietary. Another problem with the industry is the lack of accountability. It is not uncommon for consultants to make grandiose promises about the results they can achieve for a company and then fail to deliver. And because consulting engagements are usually short-lived, companies have little recourse when things do not go as planned. 

In addition, many consultants focus on short-term gain, so they recommend quick fixes that are not sustainable in the long run and could even harm the company. Perhaps the biggest problem in the traditional management consulting industry, however, is the exorbitant fees companies pay for these services. It is not uncommon for consulting firms to charge hundreds of thousands of dollars for a few weeks of work. And in many cases, the value companies receive for this investment is questionable at best. 

In summary, the traditional business consulting industry is not what it claims to be. While there may be some benefit to hiring a consultant, it is important to make the decision with a healthy dose of skepticism.

Can anybody become a technical writer?

Sorry, no-no. Writing effective engineering and business reports for clients can be challenging for many experts. Anyone who is reasonably literate and knows about the technical matter can string words together in a meaningful way. Transforming dull stuff into a compelling report that informs, persuades or moves to action is a different story.

Technical writing is usually fact-centered, formal and impersonal. However, the key to writing good professional reports is to focus on the final readers. Know your audience and you can then decide your contents and style accordingly. A classic example is Da Vinci, probably the first writer of user manuals for his inventions. As a freelance he had no choice but to send motivational letters to get gigs. Da Vinci does not recite past achievements and employments. No, he focuses on the needs of each client he asks for work.

Other typical suggestions for improving common report deficiencies are using better thematic organization, avoiding inappropriate narrative, and choosing the right theme subjects to enhance textual coherence.

Finally, you should always end on good terms and as amicably as the topic permits. Some controversy is healthy and gives you visibility, but, in the end, honey catches more flies than vinegar.

Ghostwriters

It is generally acknowledged that a book is sold according to the fame of the person who is supposed to have written it. Often that prestigious one does not have the time or inclination to write it. Thus, it is very common to pay one or more ghostwriters who know how to document themselves and have the craft of writing more or less well to produce these writings for a reasonable amount of money. The invisible writer lacks fame but knows the craft of writing, and, by giving voice to someone who is known by the public, the author enables a commercially or academically acceptable result.

Ever wonder how politicians, musicians, athletes, and other celebrities are able to find time to write a book when they are already so busy working their primary careers? The answer is ghostwriters. Not surprisingly, there are also intellectuals who are simply forced by their publishers to write opinion pieces, make public presentations or give speeches at all kinds of events. In fact, there have been famous writers who established authentic story factories to meet the demand, who did not hesitate to organize other writers as a literary franchise. Alejandro Dumas had up to 63 writers in his story factory, thus producing the trilogy of The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo. Nowadays any business or political discourse, any television series or any humorous monologue has behind them a team that does all the grey work. A good ghostwriter will take your ideas and turn them into something that really feels like it expresses your interests and desires.

Why is so hard to raise construction productivity?

The entire construction industry is due for a revolution. Construction is an old sector, a lot of what happens is happening because that is how it has been done since long time ago. Application of information technologies is expected to disrupt operations, engineering or planning of construction projects.

At Deskia Consult we try to keep good ties with small construction companies. Although we can offer practical advice and proven paths on the digital transformation, they generally just search for freelancers to complete the designing task for small projects. There are obvious reasons why there is little acceptance of more ambitious consulting services within constructors. The whole industry is very traditional in the sense that most of what is learnt is what you do on the job instead of at graduate school. The risks of fatal consequences are very high. Financial and legal implications of failure ar huge. And short-term is what drives most small business after the real estate crisis.

All that being said, the fact that the construction is primitive provide extraordinary chances to cause disruptions.

The art of chance: Turning low cost ideas into profitable business

A good idea tend to appear when you are working hard on something else. The most important thing is that you really need to work hard, to be passionate about something in order to cope with the difficulties and to be open to copy and learn from the best. Mind that business creativity is often overrated. We mean, creativity is key for some kind of tech ventures but you will also find lots of successful and sustainable business that do not start with a killer idea but with an efficient implementation that puts clients at the center.
Look around and see what other sucessful businesses are doing to truly satisfy the society and ask yourself if you could adapt it or modify it for your business and your skills set.

At that point, there are a couple of big reasons why you should hire a consultant to do a feasibilty study:

- To get a rapid formal pre-evaluation of the business idea or otherwise to prove that the idea does not sound reasonable saving your money and your time.

- To clean and simplify your main business idea and to generate alternative ideas to compare and pivot.

Good luck!

Trendy business models for digital startups in 2017

Dreaming of becoming an online entrepreneur in 2017? A well-done digital business model has to answer at least 3 important questions:

- Vision: what is the value proposition?
- Monetization: how profit will be made?
- Distribution and engagement: how will people find the business?


Here are seven business ideas to inspire you on your path to entrepreneurial success:

• One day, one deal: Groupon, Lestbonus, Groupalia, etc.

• Two sided hyper-local marketplaces: Wallapop.

• Sharing economy (I). Connecting people looking for intra-city services: Uber, Blablacar, etc.

• Sharing economy (II). Direct exchange between consumers and producers: Airbnb.

• Offer aggregation and inmediate online delivery. Just Eat.

• Beautiful samples in a box: Birchbox, Glossybox, Degustabox, etc.

• Gamification. Selling crowd-sourcing pieces of translation and cheap certifications of skills: Duolingo.

No business is perfect, but we really admire the ones that are shaking up the business scene with simple internet tools.