Delivering Profitable Change using Industry-Leading Benchmark Data for Professional Services
Using our 1801xSPI framework, 50,000+ organizations have achieved proven profitability gains
Backed by 18 years of data, evidence, and industry-leading benchmarking insights against your peers
Comprehensive 55-page PS Maturity™ Scorecard Report
Benchmarking across 165+ critical metrics against industry peers
Change Projects linked to overall Benchmark Score for increased profitability
Clear roadmap that will definitively increase service margins
Accelerate Productivity

Enhance Profitability

Optimize Performance
Accelerate Productivity

Enhance Profitability

Optimize Performance
What We Do
We deliver benchmarking & data-backed change projects for Professional Services Organizations.
The PS Maturity Model™, built on the foundation of five Service Performance Pillars™, leverages 18 years of pioneering data-driven research by Service Performance Insight, LLC to help professional service organizations unlock profitability.
At 1801, we turn these insights into action—providing expert benchmarking and consulting delivery to drive impactful, data-led transformation.
PS Maturity Model™

The PS Maturity Model™ is designed to help professional service organizations understand their relative performance compared to an expansive benchmark of peers. It provides visibility into critical business processes and key performance measurements so organizations can compare, diagnose and improve their performance. It also provides prescriptive advice so organizations can pinpoint current levels of maturity and visualize the steps required to advance to the next level.
HOW 1801 CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS?
- Drive value creation with 1801xSPI's proven frameworks
- Boost efficiency and profitability through benchmarking
- Empower leaders with data-driven insights
- Scale operations for 'Buy & Build' strategies
- Maximize ROI from tools and vendor relationships
Ready to boost your business performance with data-driven solutions? Fill out the form below, and we’ll reach out to explore how 1801 can help you reach your goals.
Where 1801 add value
1801 accelerates service productivity & profitability for PS organizations using our industry-leading 1801xSPI PS Maturity Model™ – a framework trusted by 50,000+ organizations and backed by 18 years of benchmark data.
Leveraging the 1801xSPI benchmarking & delivery frameworks will give you a comprehensive 360° view of your service maturity, with a clear roadmap that will definitively increase service margins.
Through our proven implementation expertise, we accelerate these improvements and maximize operational excellence.
Our end-to-end approach spans PS Maturity benchmarking, strategic discovery, pre-acquisition benchmarking for PE firms, and implementation of scalable solutions that drive measurable value creation and sustainable growth.

David Richardson – Director of Operations – Data Intellect

I collaborated with 1801 on a consultancy project, where they both showcased exceptional professionalism and innovation. Connor’s strategic insights and meticulous attention to business objectives greatly enhanced our efficiency, while Ryan’s dynamic execution and adaptability drove our project forward at pace. Together, they delivered outstanding results, exceeding expectations for our shared client with their creativity and commitment to excellence.
Walid Mohamed – Business Consultant – SmartRecruiters

Partnering with 1801 sped up my client’s People Experience maturity journey, helping meet our goals through tailored system implementations. The ability to share our objectives and trust in 1801’s agility and expertise to help realise them was invaluable. Their collaborative approach in technical design & implementation, with an end-to-end complete business view, distinctly enhanced our outcomes.
Kirit – Founder – One of a Mind

Priya Streram – Owner – ArkVet Rehab
WE AREN’T YOUR ORDINARY CONSULTANCY
At 1801, we’re ‘people’ people before we’re consultants.
We prioritize building your team’s confidence and skills, empowering them to take ownership of the solutions we create together. For us, success means leaving your people with the ability to improve and innovate on processes they see as their own.
You’ll notice this difference from our very first conversation.
leadership team
Directors driven by a genuine desire to help business leaders deliver value creation and everyone in the organisation to spend more time on the value-add work.
Meet the leaders who bring you disruptive engagement and put the “T” into transformation



Ryan Kelly
Co-Founder
Consulting found me after years
of in-house operational transformation. I’ve maintained that “in-house” desire to make businesses better as if I’m part of the team. I’m people first, process second—I’d rather be the sherpa on top of Everest taking your picture than bringing you back a rock and describing the view!

Connor Metcalf
Co-Founder
I’ve been passionate about improving people’s performance throughout my career in very hands-on roles. Driven by a desire to help bring necessary change to teams who aren’t able to get there alone, I co-founded 1801. I truly believe a happy team can achieve anything, and that we can have fun along the way.