How can your organization optimize your intangible capital?

We currently offer four training modules that address the core concepts of intangible capital and prepare a practitioner to apply the ICounts tools to help organizations optimize their intangible capital . Completion of the applicable modules leads to the ICountant designation:

Introduction to IC

This module gives context to the shift in the core drivers and value of business away from tangible to intangible assets including:

• A review of the history of intangibles investment and how it has flipped the value of companies from 80% tangible to 80% intangible
• The implications of this shift on the field of management
• The relationship between intangibles and the rise of Social Media
• Why intangibles are a measurable economic asset and how to make the connection between financial performance and intangibles
• The basics of intangibles monetization strategies
• How to engage management teams using the ICounts Index methodology
• How to involve multi-disciplinary teams in conversations about intangible capital management

Using the ICounts Inventory Methodology

This module prepares an internal or external consultant to lead an ICounts Inventory exercise. This module includes:

• Background on the core intangibles driving corporate value
• How to answer the seven ICounts questions:

• How to use the ICounts Inventory to create Visualizations of the intangible capital infrastructure of an organization
• How to use the ICounts Inventory and Visualizations as a starting point for 

Using the ICounts Graph Methodology

This module prepares a consultant to manage an ICounts Graph engagement from beginning to end including:

• Selling the concept and explaining the ROI of an assessment
• Contracting the engagement and calculating the right pricing
• Running the kick-off meeting, including the use of the ICounts Index, Inventory and Visualizations as a starting point for measurement
• Customizing the ICounts Graph tool
• Running the assessment using personal interviews as well as running it as a survey
• Evaluating the results
• Presenting the results to the management team and other stakeholders
• Creating momentum for future action based on the assessment findings

Upon successful completion of the three modules above, an internal or external consultant can apply for a license to use the ICounts tools and branding.  External consultants will want to also complete the following module on building an ICounts consulting offering.

Building an ICounts Consulting Offerings

We also offer training and coaching designed to help our licensees build their ICounts businesses including: 

• Options for integrating intangibles into your existing business
• Options for creating a new business or stand-alone intangibles offering
• Marketing strategies for driving prospect development
• Selling strategies for tools and consulting
• Engagement strategies
• How to use the ICounts frameworks as a model for building a team of experts to support your client

For more information on ICounts or our training programs, please contact Mary Adams by email or phone at 781-729-9650.

 ICountant is a trademark of Smarter-Companies and use of the brand is only available by those licensed to do so.