Consulting

Kavi's consulting services offer standard setting organizations, regardless of their maturity, a unique opportunity to perform at a higher level, attract and retain members, build a world-class technical process, accelerate adoption, and reduce the risk of costly and damaging legal problems.

Led by the world's leading experts in organizational operations, Kavi's consulting services combine with our enterprise software solutions to form a rock solid foundation for standard setting success.

With Kavi consulting support and SBPC, new organizations can avoid the many pitfalls that slow their startup and lead to missed windows of opportunity. More mature organizations can streamline their processes, encode IPR policies into their daily practices, and align their operations with their strategic goals.

Kavi SBPC services focus on the following key areas:

  • Developing/revising standard setting policies and procedures
  • Membership structure, roles, and privileges
  • Implementation of IPR policies
  • Obtaining ISO or ANSI accreditation of specifications
  • Automation and facilitation planning, technology mapping

Getting started is easy with either of two consulting packages – a one-day initial survey or a comprehensive strategic audit.

Use Kavi's SBPC services to improve your organization’s effectiveness in all areas:

Standards Development Process Services

  • Guarantee members a balanced, efficient, and manageable standard setting process
  • Tailor the level of formality and openness to your specific needs
  • Add credibility to your work
  • Plan for de jure accreditation
  • Well documented expectations for key roles
  • Reduce chair turnover and smooth transition to successors
  • Ensure maximum ROI on technology infrastructure
  • Improve operational efficiency and reduce errors

Governance Services

  • Construct a strong foundation for the organization and create clarity of purpose
  • Design an enforceable IPR policy and integrate it into your business processes and daily practices
  • Comply with privacy regulations and standards
  • Reduce risk of process “gaming” and resulting litigation

Marketing and Promoting Adoption

  • Increase adoption of the organization's work products through promotional activities
  • Set a path toward global adoption with ANSI & ISO accreditation strategies

Operations and Membership Services

  • Design cleaner, simpler business processes
  • Present a professional operation and an attractive value proposition
  • Achieve balanced representation
  • Attract new members faster
  • Achieve sustainable financial health
  • Improve operational efficiency and fewer errors
  • Reduce business risks by systematizing roles and responsibilities

Compliance and Certification Services

  • Minimize cost and complexity by choosing the most appropriate compliance option
  • Receive assistance with vendor selection for quicker time to market