Case Studies

The Acacia Tree CTO/COO Review

Holistic technology and operations review for The Acacia Tree.

Technology & Operations Review

Get a clear, prioritised roadmap across technology, vendors, and operations.

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Overview

Delivered a combined CTO/COO review covering technology stack, vendor performance, and operating model for a multi-centre early childhood organisation.

Business problem

  • Leadership needed clarity on technology risks, vendor performance, and operational gaps without disrupting families or staff.
  • Service quality and governance required improvement, but change needed to be staged and low-risk.
  • Stakeholders wanted a practical roadmap that balanced quick wins and longer-term change.

Approach

  • Assessed architecture, integrations, and vendor contracts alongside operational processes across centres.
  • Prioritised risks and opportunities, aligning them to measurable business outcomes and compliance needs.
  • Presented a staged roadmap with ownership, investment needs, and success metrics the leadership team could action quickly.

Outcome

  • Clear view of current risks and the steps to remediate them without disrupting service delivery.
  • Prioritised initiatives with agreed owners and timelines, giving teams confidence to act.
  • Leadership confidence through concise reporting, governance recommendations, and vendor expectations.

About the client

  • Early childhood education provider
  • Multiple centres with centralised leadership
  • Vendors supporting digital and operational platforms

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What to expect

  • Assessment of architecture, integrations, and vendor performance
  • Risk and opportunity mapping linked to business outcomes
  • Roadmap with ownership, investment needs, and success measures