Ralph Tiffin
BSc · AMIMechE · FCA
ConsultantTrainerAuthor
With years of experience in an ever-changing operational, social, political and regulated world, I have learned one thing above all else: people matter.
Philosophy
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People
People
Matter
AI may help, but live, awake humans remain essential.
Today more than ever we need plain speaking. No ambiguous words. No vacuous or nebulous terms. Focus on the heart of the issue.
Individuals and teams should be supported with practical advice and training.
Start a plain-speaking conversation
Services
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Consultancy
Consultancy
& Training
Helping organisations and individuals make better decisions, improve performance and achieve practical results.
- Training in financial matters for accountants and non‑accountants
- Project appraisal and development of appraisal procedures
- Development of budget and reporting systems
- Cost reduction and cost management
- Corporate governance, ethics, fraud awareness and prevention
- Masterclasses in Rail Project Appraisal and operation
Direction
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Strategy &
Strategy &
Implementation
Successful investors and business owners understand the need for revenue, controlled costs and capital expenditure, all focused on achieving a return on investment and effort.
Purpose may be virtuous and well meant, yet still be moribund and cause misdirection.
Visions can be cloudy. After all, one definition of a vision is something seen in a delirium or trance. There must be clear strategy and practical implementation.
Understand your business model. Understand the opportunities for success, and the barriers that stand in the way.
Talk through your strategy
Specialisms
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Rail Sector
Rail Sector
Expertise
Railways are capital intensive. Funding for infrastructure, rolling stock, and efficiency or capacity-enhancing equipment and systems is required worldwide.
Schemes can be winners, but understanding the numbers involved is essential for both promoters and government departments.
Learn about the full range of economic and financial issues involved in developing, funding and operating rail projects.
Explore a rail project together
Specialisms
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Project &
Project &
Investment
Appraisal
Understanding how to evaluate projects properly is fundamental to successful decision‑making.
Over many years, shareholder value has been consistently destroyed by poor investment and project appraisal.
Whether considering capital expenditure, infrastructure, operational improvements or strategic investment, robust appraisal is essential.
Ask about appraisal support
Get in touch
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Contact
If you wish to discuss these, or any other topics, please get in touch.