Little steps, big impact. Auckland-based consultancy, Thomas Consultants, a land development and engineering force, proves small actions fuel business growth. They’ve snagged their fourth award in 15 years at the 2017 Westpac Business Awards for ‘Strategy and Planning’.
The key? “Little by Little,” an internal project analysing operations, vision, values, and goals.
“We had strong growth and fantastic partnerships,” explains Director Richard Thomas. “But we needed to ensure we’re ready for Auckland’s big infrastructure push. Time to reassess our mission, vision, and strategic plan.”
The “Little by Little” project landed big results. Instead of sweeping changes, our team implemented a series of small but impactful improvements, inspired by the proverb “whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.” By refining processes and systems, we streamlined work, boosted project delivery, and exceeded ambitious growth targets.
Innovation and openness were key. Richard credits our expanding team’s embrace of challenge and change for the project’s success. “Their commitment to great client outcomes drove our company’s success,” he says.
The Westpac Business Awards are a celebration of New Zealand’s finest companies. Since 1980, they’ve shone a spotlight on trailblazers, innovators, and game-changers across diverse industries. From family-run gems to global giants, winners represent the backbone of our economy, inspiring future generations to dream big and build their own success stories.