Türk Şirketinin Avrupa Başarısı
Başarının İlk Adımı Strateji
Yapı Kredi’de Yönetimi Argüden Belirliyor
ARGE Avrupa’ya Örnek
Mr Strategy
Raised the Bar
Strategy Boutique
Global Impact
ARGE Consulting Promotes Responsible Leadership
ARGE Consulting, globally renown for its governance expertise and for “management quality” in Türkiye, has completed over 1000 projects with more than 400 clients. ARGE has an exemplary corporate social responsibility program that has been recognized at the European Parliament.
ARGE Consulting, celebrated its 25th anniversary with respected names from the Turkish and global business world on 26 September 2016 at the Boğaziçi University Albert Long Hall. Chairman of Global Compact Foundation, Sir Mark Moody-Stuart; Chairman of International Integrated Reporting Council, Prof. Mervyn E. King; former CEO of Koç Holding, Can Kıraç; Tüsiad High Advisory Council Chairman, Tuncay Özilhan; and Chairman of International Association of Freighters, Çetin Nuhoğlu were among the contributors at the 25th year celebration.
Improving quality of life
At the opening speech, ARGE Consulting’s Founding Chairman Dr. Yılmaz Argüden said, “Quality of life can only be improved by quality of management. Therefore, strategy: doing the right things, quality: doing things right, building sustainable institutions, and good governance for developing the essential climate and culture of trust are the keys to success.
Çetin Nuhoğlu, Tuncay Özilhan, Mervyn E. King, Dr. Argüden, Can Kıraç and Sir Mark Moody Stuart
Can Kıraç, Tuncay Özilhan and Çetin Nuhoğlu, who took the stage at the 25th anniversary celebrations has thanked Dr. Yılmaz Argüden for his leadership and vision, as well as adding a value to their companies and the society through transformational work of ARGE Consulting.
A panel discussion was held with the participation of Sir Mark Moody Stuart and Mervyn E. King. At the session, which was moderated by Dr. Yılmaz Argüden, the concept of ‘responsible leadership’ and good governance was discussed. Leaders were called on to think for the answers to the following question: ‘How could we add value to the world?’. At the closing, Dr. Argüden stressed that good governance is a key requirement to improve the quality of life within the country and promoted use of ‘Republic of Türkiye’ in all international communications for better perception management.
Mervyn E. King, Sir Mark Moody Stuart ve Dr. Argüden
About ARGE Consulting:
ARGE Consulting is a leading Turkish management consulting firm based in Istanbul. ARGE had initiated the National Quality Movement, served as the B20 Knowledge Partner for governance and sustainability, was the first Turkish signatory of the UN Global Compact, and made critical contributions to the development of local networks with the innovative strategies it had developed. ARGE had also served as a member of the World Economic Professional Services working group, at the BIAC Governance Committee to the OECD, and at the Private Sector Advisory Group of the IFC’s Corporate Governance Group.
Hakan Kilitçioğlu, Pınar Ilgaz, Dr. Argüden, Aylin Tuncer, Dr. Erkin Erimez ve Burak Erşahin
Sustainable Success Model by ARGE at 30th Anniversary
ARGE Consulting has developed the Sustainable Success Model© that incorporate key understandings from integrated thinking (strategic and responsible leadership), EFQM Model (deployment
throughout the organization for effective implementation), and value reporting (for better governance and gaining the trust of stakeholders).
ARGE is among the Top 3 Management Consulting Firms
UN Global Compact
First Turkish Signatory
ARGE Consulting has become the first Turkish company to sign the “Global Compact” among hundreds of companies and non-governmental organizations all around the world.
ARGE Consulting is the first Turkish company taking part in the “Global Compact”.
22 September 2005- ARGE Consulting, a company known for its achievements in value creating strategies, management quality, institutional development, and development of non-governmental organizations in Turkey, was selected as one of the top three companies with its commitment for corporate social responsibility by the European Parliament in 2002. ARGE Consulting has further become the only Turkish company which was recognized in the “Responsible Entrepreneurship” report, prepared by the European Commission to recognize best practices by European SMEs. ARGE’s efforts in corporate social responsibility are also taught as a case study in many universities (The case study, which was prepared by the Bosporus University, is also taught in universities all around the world through the European Case Clearing House.)
ARGE Consulting, one of the best known management consulting companies in Turkey, encourages its employees to engage in voluntary work for NGOs one day a week as a corporate policy.
ARGE employees have made significant contributions in starting KalDer’s National Quality Movement and creating a separate award category for non-governmental organizations; developing a Management Training program for NGO’s in Bosphorus University; supporting the activities of the Private Sector Volunteers Association to promote volunteerism in the society. ARGE Consulting has also supported Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation’s efforts and published a book on corporate social responsibility.
ARGE Consulting, with its mission to prepare companies for the future, provides services in the areas of strategy, business excellence and institution building, and supports the development and implementation of the leading management concepts in Turkey such as Balanced Scorecard, Value Management, Reputation Management, Change Management and Intellectual Capital.
The Global Compact, which was initiated by the United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan during the World Economic Forum in 1999, has been signed by hundreds of companies and non-governmental organizations all around the world. The Global Compact is a purely voluntary initiative with no legal implications. It is a roadmap that is formed around 10 basic principles in the areas of human rights, labor rights, environment and anti-corruption. There are many benefits to participating in the Global Compact:
– To demonstrate leadership in sustainable growth, and corporate social responsibility,
– To have a series of guiding principles in terms of risk management in critical situations,
– To create solutions for social problems by leveraging the UN’s global reach and convening power with governments, businesses, and civil society.
– To increase corporate brand value,
– To increase employee motivation and productivity,
– To engage in and adapt easily for global collaboration,
– To gain access to private funds and achieve lower funding rates.
BT İnsan
Shaping the Future Award
at the European Parliament
These days, in which we try to get a date for European Union membership, a small Turkish company has left giant European companies behind and was rated among the top three companies “Shaping the Future” in Europe.
ARGE Consulting has become one of the top three finalist companies in terms of “Corporate Social Responsibility” through its efforts for the development of non-governmental organizations. Organized by the Generation Europe, the winner will be awarded at the European Parliament in Brussels on 2 December.
At the press conference, the Chairman of ARGE Consulting, Dr. Yılmaz Argüden stated that this success does not only belong to ARGE but also an important achievement for Turkey, and said: “High quality contributions are recognized and appreciated at the international community. Our success, being among the top three exemplary companies for Europe, is a perfect demonstration of this fact.” ARGE, with its mission for preparing companies for the future, provides strategy, business excellence, and institution building services.
Türkiye
21.11.2002
ARGE Consulting
World Economic Forum
At the WEF Professional Services Working Group, worked with leaders of numerous advisory firms, including;
Hans-Paul Bürkner, BCG
Ian Davis & Dominique Barton, McKinsey
Frank Brown, PwC
Christine Lagarde, Baker & MacKenzie
Orit Gadiesh, Bain & Co
ARGE Consulting
B20 Knowledge Partner
B20 has brought together critical stakeholders in Paris to prepare ‘Governance & Sustainability’ recommendations to G20 Leaders to be presented at the November 2015 G20 Summit in Antalya. Dr. Yılmaz Argüden, Chairman of ARGE Consulting (B20 Knowledge Partner) moderated the session. Speakers included global figures such as John Danilovich, International Chambers of Commerce (ICC) General Secretary; Sir Mark Moody-Stuart ,Chairman of UN Global Compact Foundation; Nikholai Malshev, OECD’s Head of Regulatory Division; Paul Druckman, Integrated Reporting CEO; and Stefan Embled, the World Bank Group’s Special Representative to the OECD and Director Europe.
Paris, June 1st, 2015 – G-20 Leaders’ Summit will be held in November 15 -16, 2015 in Antalya Turkey. B20 will prepare recommendations that would be helpful to find solutions for global business issues. This year B20 Turkey Secretariat decided to form a new Theme “Governance and Sustainability” since 2015 marks a milestone year in which UN will establish Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) and the Climate Summit to be held in Paris will be another milestone event related to global sustainability. ARGE Consulting has been selected as the Knowledge Partner of the Governance and Sustainability Theme.
ARGE Consulting is the only Turkish consulting firm to become a B20 Knowledge Partner. ARGE has a global reputation on governance related subjects.
Workshop has been organized in OECD Headquarter Paris in June 1, 2015. Workshop has been started with panel discussion moderated by Dr. Yılmaz Argüden, ARGE’s Chairman. Speakers in the panel are; Sir Mark Moody- Stuart UNGC Foundation President, John Danilovich ICC General Secretary, Nikholai Malshev OECD, Head Regulatory Division, Paul Druckman Integrated Reporting CEO and Stefan Embled World Bank Group Special Representative and Director Europe.
The role of principled business practices in building trust and achieving inclusive and sustainable development were the focus of discussions. Multi-lateral institutions participating in the discussion emphasized the importance of disclosure and transparency on reporting business performance in the areas of environmental, social, and governance spheres.
The participants who were key business representatives from the G20 countries that participate in B20 Task Forces had opportunity to state their views after panel discussion. ARGE has been represented by Dr. Yılmaz Argüden, Ms. Pınar Ilgaz, and Dr. Erkin Erimez.
Paul Druckman (CEO, Integrated Reporting), John Danilovich (Secretary General, ICC), Dr. Yılmaz Argüden (ARGE Consulting, B20 Knowledge Partner), Stefan Emblad (World Bank, European Director), Nikolai Malyshev (OECD, Head Regulatory Policy)
ARGE Consulting
Certified EFQM Advisor
Istanbul based strategy boutique ARGE Consulting achieves a global first at its 30th year by being recognized as a Knowledge and Training Partner by two global thought leader institutions: EFQM and IIRC.
Dr. Yılmaz Argüden, founder of ARGE Consulting, told that “Since our founding in 1991, we are committed to not only to helping our clients succeed by improving their management systems, but also to helping improve quality of life by making intellectual contributions to NGOs and international organizations for inclusive and sustainable development on a voluntary basis. We believe that integrated thinking and the EFQM Model 2020 share a common understanding of responsible leadership and are complementary in improving implementation and deployment capability of this understanding throughout an organization. ARGE is going to publish a Model for Sustainable Success that demonstrates how to utilize these concepts during its 30th year.”
ARGE has been recognized as a Knowledge and Training Partner by both EFQM and IIRC, two globally well-known thought leader organizations for building a trust-based world. As such, ARGE Consulting became the first and only management consulting firm to achieve such a status globally during its 30th year.
The first EFQM Model was introduced by the European Foundation for Quality Management in 1991. This model has guided the quality improvement journey of many organizations in the world since then. ARGE Consulting has been instrumental in the deployment of this model throughout the country, particularly with its pioneering role in National Quality Movement that helped not only companies but also public sector institutions and NGOs adopt a quality culture. ARGE was also instrumental in motivating and helping numerous Turkish companies win the European Quality Awards. One of the ARGE partners, Hakan Kilitçioğlu, was the only Turkish member of the international committee that prepared the 2020 update of the EFQM Model. EFQM has recognized ARGE Consulting as a Certified Advisory Organization and Training Organization.
International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) who is the leading advocate of integrated thinking in the world has also recognized ARGE consulting as a Training Partner. ARGE is the only Turkish Training Partner recognized by the IIRC. As a Knowledge Partner for B20 (Governance & Sustainability), ARGE Consulting was instrumental in bringing Integrated Reporting to the attention of G20 leaders. Later ARGE was instrumental in pioneering NGOs and municipalities to adopt Integrated Reporting. Dr. Yılmaz Argüden stated that “ARGE has been working and contributing to the adoption of a good governance approach in the organizations and working for trust-based world order. These two licenses will enable ARGE to help businesses, NGOs, local governments, and other organizations that would like to gain an advantage for sustainable success through value creation and responsible leadership.”
Dr. Yılmaz Argüden: “Adapting integrated thinking and quality management approaches create a competitive advantage for companies.”
Dr. Yılmaz Argüden, told: “We are very pleased and honored to be accepted as a Knowledge and Training Partner by EFQM and IIRC. Adapting integrated thinking and quality management approaches creates a competitive advantage for companies. ARGE is committed to helping its clients for their sustainable success.” ARGE Consulting will soon publish a new book on Model for Sustainable Success that helps demonstrate how to utilize these concepts in a complementary fashion for better deployment of value creation and responsible leadership throughout the organization and continuous learning for sustainable competitive advantage.
ARGE, IIRC
Licensed Training Partner
ARGE Consulting is the first Turkish institution to become the Training License Partner of International Integrated Reporting Council
Since 1991, globally recognized Turkish management consulting firm, ARGE Consulting strives “To create value by improving management quality.” ARGE is aware the importance of social and intellectual capital development for a sustainable future since its inception. ARGE’s partners volunteer one-day-per-week for pro-bono work to support civil society organizations and utilize one-month-a-year for intellectual capacity development programs since 1991. With the effectiveness of its CSR program, ARGE was recognized as one of the best 3 companies for ‘Shaping the Future’ at the European Parliament in 2002.
ARGE is a thought leader in management quality, governance, and sustainability. ARGE was the first Turkish signatory of the UN Global Compact and was instrumental in establishing the Turkish Network. Chairman of ARGE Consulting has also served as the elected Chair of UNGC Local Networks, globally. ARGE is a Certified Advisory Organization of the EFQM and has been instrumental in initiating the National Quality Movement that brought numerous European Quality Awards to Turkish companies. ARGE actively contributes to the activities of Business at OECD and IFC’s Corporate Governance Advisory Group.
ARGE has also served as B20 Knowledge Partner during the Turkish presidency of G20 during 2015 and actively contributes to the B20 process since then. ARGE has worked in close cooperation with UNGC and IIRC and has prepared policy recommendations to be presented to G20 Leaders where adoption of Integrated Reporting was among the recommendations.
ARGE has founded Argüden Governance Academy in 2014 as a nonprofit organization with a mission of “Improving trust to the organizations for quality of life and a sustainable future”.
Argüden Governance Academy has adopted integrated thinking approach since its founding and became the first Turkish organization to prepare an Integrated Report and one of the first ten civil society organizations to do so globally. Argüden Governance Academy Foundation’s 2019 Integrated Report has been published in record 40 days, demonstrating the level of internalization of integrated thinking in its daily operations. Both ARGE Consulting and the Academy are active members of the Integrated Reporting Türkiye Network.
ARGE Consulting has been instrumental in helping Kadıköy District Municipality of Istanbul to prepare the first Integrated Report by a local government in the world. The model developed by ARGE Consulting improves value creation for all stakeholders and inclusive policy making at the local level by incorporating the EFQM concepts, the SDGs, and the Quality of Life Index of OECD with Integrated Reporting.
ARGE’s proven expertise in providing management consulting, developing strategy and skills within its clients, and its history of being a change agent makes ARGE a critical partner for any organization that aims to adopt integrated thinking, including the corporations, public institutions, and the NGOs.
“Trust is the essence of good governance and sustainable development. Adoption of integrated thinking and the transparency and accountability demonstrated by Integrated Reporting are the keys for gaining the trust of stakeholders.”
Dr. Yılmaz Argüden, Chairman – ARGE Consulting
International Council of Management Institutes
During ARGE Partner Murat Yalnızoğlu’s Chairmanship, YDD was authorized to give ICMC certificates. ARGE supported this initiative by asking all its consultants to get the certificate.
While serving as the Vice-Chair of Turkish Management Consultants Association, ARGE partner Pınar Ilgaz led the first international conference at İstanbul, Çırağan Palace.
Balanced Scorecard
is in Türkiye
With the cooperation between ARGE and Renaissance Worlwide, a new management system, “Balanced Scored”, is now in Turkey. Balanced Scorecard, which has been widely used by successful companies over the five years, enable to implement strategies effectively.
Milliyet HR Newspaper, December 13th, 1998
Turkish Davos:
Searching for Tomorrow
Gila Benmayor,
Hürriyet Newspaper, February 17th, 2004
Turkish Chambers of Commerce Works With ARGE Consulting
ARGE Partners With IMC to Establish ABİGEM & İŞGEM
Dünya, Microsoft and ARGE Collaborates for Anatolian SMEs
ARGE Consulting collaborated with Microsoft and Dünya Daily to introduce new management concepts in Strategy, Governance, and Sustainability for Local SMEs, NGOs, and Local Governments in Anatolia.
Local Development Guide
For Business
ARGE founded the Academy to improve quality of life and sustainable development
(February 16th, 2014)
Argüden Governance Academy
is Founded
ARGE Danışmanlık Şirketi’nin kurucusu ve Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Dr. Yılmaz Argüden ile sohbet şaşmaz bir şekilde “yönetişim” üzerine döner.
Nitekim bu kez de öyle oldu. Farsçaya dahi çevrilen “Yönetişimin Anahtarları“nın (kitap İngilizce yazıldı) yazarı Argüden‘in yönetişim tarifini çeşitli vesilelerle yazmıştım.
Bir kez daha tekrarlıyorum: “Yönetişim, yönetimin üzerinde bir kavram. Yönetimin nasıl denetleneceğini, nasıl yönlendirileceğini belirleyen bir mekanizma“. Bu mekanizmada devlet, özel sektör ve sivil toplum var. Pek aşina olmadığımız şeffaflık, hesap verme, denetim, tutarlılık, yerel bazda kararlara katılım, kurumlara güven gibi kavramları içeriyor.
Türkiye’de BM’nin “Küresel İlkeler” sözleşmesini ilk imzalayan kişi olan ARGE Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı’nın yeni göz ağrısı “Argüden Yönetişim Akademisi“.
“Amacım yönetişim kavramının Türkiye çapında yayılması. Üniversitelere dersler konsun, sivil toplum, bürokrasi bunun eğitimini alsın. ARGE olarak birikimimizi gönüllü sunmaya, eğitim vermeye hazırız ” diyor Argüden. Yönetişimin “Don Kişot”u olarak.
Akademi tam bu sıralar OECD‘nin “iyi yönetişim ilkeleri“ni İngilizceden Türkçeye çeviriyormuş. Biter bitmez Ankara‘da çeşitli çevrelerle paylaşacak.
Yönetişim konusunda Kuzey Avrupa ülkelerinin eline hiçbir ülke su dökemez. Ancak Argüden‘in verdiği bilgiye göre, Yeni Zelanda bu konuda “devlet bilançosuyla” bir ilke imza atmış. Nedir bu bilanço derseniz? Devlet halkıyla bugün aldığı kararların gelecekteki etkilerini paylaşıyor.
Şöyle bir örnek vereyim. Bugün çok tartışılan Kanal İstanbul gibi bir proje gelecekte İstanbul‘u, insanları, Marmara Denizi‘ni ve en önemlisi bütçeyi nasıl etkileyecek? Yeni Zelandalı olsaydık öğrenebilirdik belki!
Bu arada ARGE‘nin yönetişimle ilgili danışmanlık verdiği kamu kurumları arasında Elazığ Belediyesi’nin de olduğunu öğrendim. Elazığ, birkaç yıl önce hapis dahil 40 kadar kişinin çeşitli cezalara çarptırılmasıyla sonuçlanan büyük bir yolsuzluk skandalıyla sarsılmıştı. ARGE önümüzdeki ayın sonunda Elazığ‘da düzenleyeceği kurultayda şehrin stratejik planının hangi yöntemlerle uygulanacağını ele alacak. Sanırım Elazığ Türkiye’de yönetişimle ilgili böyle bir açılım yapan ilk şehir olacak.
Yolsuzluk skandalından iyi bir ders çıkartmış. Darısı tüm Türkiye’ye diyeceğim…
Gila Benmayor,
Hürriyet Gazetesi, 21.10.2014
A Global First
From a Turkish Municipality
Kadıköy Became the First Municipality to Issue an Integrated Report
Kadıköy Municipality prepared the first Integrated Report for a local authority in the world. An integrated report is a concise communication about how an organization’s strategy, governance, performance, and prospects lead to the creation of value over the short, medium, and long term. The Model© that was developed for Kadıköy benefited from OECD Better Life Index, EFQM Excellence Model, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
“An Example for Other Public Autorities”
During the Press Conference, the Mayor Nuhoğlu presented the outcomes of the Kadıköy Municipality Integrated Report and expressed the fact that “We are proud to be the first municipality in the world to adopt Integrated Reporting which shows our commitment to transparency and accountability to our citizens and future generations.”. The Mayor also wished that “The Report will become an example for other public authorities to explain their activities and use of not only their financial resources, but also their social, natural, and human resources”. The Conference attracted the participation of Members of Parliament, Municipal Council Members, the Candidate Mayor of CHP and civil society organisations.
Kadıköy Citizens Expect More Than Essential Services
ARGE Consulting developed the Municipality Integrated Reporting Model© that adopted the International Integrated Reporting Council’s model and enriched it with the OECD Better Life Index, UN SDGs, and EFQM Excellence Model in preparing the Integrated Report for Kadıköy Municipality. Chairman of ARGE Consulting, Dr. Argüden said “Having promoted Integrated Reporting as the B20 Knowledge Partner during Turkish Presidency in 2015, we are happy to see Kadıköy becoming the first example of a local government to adopt it.” According to the Report’s findings, Kadıköy residents expected more than essential services and the Municipality’s activities were properly directed at raising the quality of life in general at the district.
Integrated Report: the Municipality Created Value for its Citizens
The Integrated Report focuses on the value creation for improving the quality of life in a sustainable world. At the Report, the district was analysed in different dimensions such as demographics, spatial, environmental, and economic aspects. The impact of Municipality’s policies and activities were evaluated for different segments of citizens. The results were measured according to the OECD’s Better Life Index criteria, UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and European Foundation for Quality Management’ Excellence Model. The Report confirmed that the Municipality improved its citizens individual well-being, social welfare, urban development, and sustainable life. It also expressed the Municipality’s participatory governance mode, civil society partnership culture, and continuous institutional development efforts.
“Advocated Public Values, Defended Public Spaces”
Mayor Nuhoğlu, who served between 2014-2019, told the participants that “when Kadıköy was ranked at the top tier by the Municipality Governance Scorecard published by the Argüden Governance Academy last year, we decided to adopt Integrated Reporting which was one of the recommendations of the report to further improve our performance”. He also added that during his term, the Municipality used the public resources in appropriate activities with utmost responsibility.and defended many historical and green spaces for the benefit of public use with the support of the citizens, City Council and civil society organisations.
A Municipality Without Debt
The Report contains detailed information about the Municipality’s financial governance. It was singled out as a fact that the Municipality carried out wide spectrum of services and made important investments without any debt. This was an eye-catching fact given the current situation in Türkiye and the world.
Innovative Municipality for Future
In addition to the activities and their impacts, the Report also highlighted that the Municipality has been innovative in its service provision and developing new approaches such as Ecological Day Nursery, Alzheimer Centre and Participatory Climate Action Plan. The Integrated Report also indicated that participation and transparency principles were crucial in creating strong partnership for common good while contributing to the sustainability efforts at global scale.
During the Press Conference, the Mayor Nuhoğlu presented the outcomes of the Kadıköy Municipality Integrated Report and said “We are proud to be the first municipality in the world to adopt Integrated Reporting which shows our commitment to transparency and accountability to our citizens and future generations.” The Mayor also wished that “The Report will become an example for other public authorities to explain their activities and use of not only their financial resources, but also their social, natural, and human resources”. The Conference attracted the participation of Members of Parliament, Municipal Council Members, the Candidate Mayor of CHP and civil society organisations.