Firm Boosts Operational Efficiency with Risk-Based Decision Training

On 18 January 2026, James Cubitt Development hosted a structured training session in Abuja aimed at strengthening decision-making capabilities across its facilities management teams.

The session focused on improving how teams assess risk and prioritise tasks in daily operations.

The training was delivered using a web-based Risk Assessment and Task Prioritisation application designed and developed by Akinwale Akinniranye, a Senior Data and Digital Transformation Specialist and Business Intelligence Analyst.

Akinniranye worked closely with the organisation to address a critical operational challenge related to consistency and clarity in decision-making across multiple sites.

Speaking on the initiative, the Managing Director of James Cubitt Development Nigeria, Mr. Oyediran A., described facilities management as a highly demanding environment.

“Our teams manage competing priorities, safety considerations, compliance obligations, and time-sensitive issues across multiple locations.

“While our staff are highly experienced, we identified an opportunity to improve consistency and clarity in how decisions are made under pressure, particularly around prioritisation and risk evaluation,” he said.

According to Oyediran, Akinniranye introduced a structured and practical solution that enhanced decision-making without removing professional judgment.

The training involved 126 employees, including facilities managers, supervisors, and operational staff.

It was delivered through hands-on, scenario-based sessions using real examples drawn from the organisation’s operational context.

During the session, participants were guided on how to: Identify operational and safety risks using a structured scoring approach, prioritise tasks based on impact, urgency, and available resources.

Others are visualise workload and risk exposure to support faster and clearer decisions.
Oyediran noted that one of the immediate outcomes observed was improved clarity and alignment across teams.

“Discussions around task priority became more focused and objective, reducing duplication of effort and enabling better allocation of resources. Managers reported that higher-impact risks were identified earlier, supporting more proactive responses and reducing unnecessary rework,” he said.

From an efficiency standpoint, he explained that the structured prioritisation approach reduced the time spent debating task order and improved focus on activities that delivered the greatest operational value by 22 percent.

“This led to better use of labour hours, reduced wastage, and improved coordination across our facilities teams,” Oyediran added.

He also highlighted the strong adoption rate of the application, noting that its user-friendly design made it accessible to both technical and non-technical staff.

“Because the application was designed around how our teams actually work, staff were able to engage with it confidently without extensive training.

This supported immediate uptake and practical use beyond the training environment,” he said.

Oyediran further stated that the initiative reinforced an important organisational lesson: that digital tools are most effective when they are embedded into real operational workflows rather than adding unnecessary complexity.

“By integrating risk assessment and prioritisation into everyday operations, Akinniranye’s solution enabled better decision-making across our teams,” he said.

“We value the contribution he made to this initiative and the tangible impact of the tools he developed. As an organisation, we remain committed to adopting scalable, well-designed solutions that improve efficiency, support compliance, and help our teams operate with greater clarity and confidence.”