Dr Fahimeh McGregor – Zaeri

Founder & Owner of Delta Informed Decisions

(BSc, MSc (UTM), Phd (AUT))

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy – Adoption of Technology and Data Visualisation in Operation Management
Masters of Science – Design Process Management
Bachelor of Science – Civil Engineering

Awards

Special Merit Award Winner (2017) | National Association of Women in Construction
Research Award Finalist (2017) | Project Management Institute of New Zealand
Vice Chancellor Award (2014) | AUT University (3yrs scholarship)
Summer Research award | AUT University
First-ranked Student | Bachelor’s degree

Dr. Fahimeh McGregor – Zaeri : Expert in Data-Driven Business Improvement and Excellence

Dr. Fahimeh is a pioneering expert in developing and implementing the Data-Driven Business Excellence Framework. With over 20 years of experience in engineering, project management, and digital transformation, she has revolutionized how organizations approach business improvement. Her innovative Data-Driven Business Excellence Framework has delivered over $2.7 million in operational improvements for organizations across New Zealand, including Downtown Community Ministry (DCM), the NZ Transport Agency and Fletcher Building.

Pioneering Data-Driven Solutions for Societal Advancement

After graduating as an engineer in 2003, Fahimeh became a Certified Structure Designer (Level 3). She spearheaded the National Building & Housing program in Iran’s Hormozgan region, demonstrating how data-driven strategies can improve societal outcomes. Her project control methodology, which leveraged data insights to enhance communication and efficiency, was so effective that it was implemented across 33 provinces, showcasing the power of data in driving large-scale improvements.

Award-Winning Research in Business Improvement

Fahimeh’s doctoral research, conducted on the $1.4 billion Waterview Connection Project in New Zealand (2013-2014), explored the application of Decision Making Support Tools (DMS simulations) for business excellence. This groundbreaking work:

Resulted in over $2.7 million in operational improvements for Fletcher Building
Earned her a Research Award Finalist recognition from the Project Management Institute of NZ
Secured a Special Merit Winner Award from the National Association of Women in Construction in 2017

Founding DELTA Informed Decisions

Since 2018, Dr. Fahimeh has led DELTA Informed Decisions, continuing her mission to drive business improvement and excellence through data-driven strategies. Her diverse portfolio includes:

Business Improvement and Excellence Lead roles
Collaborations with organizations such as:
- NZ Transport Agency
- Otago Polytechnic
- Coons Construction
- Dwell Housing Trust
- Downtown Community Ministry
- Pharmacy Council

The DELTA Formula: Empowering Data-Driven Transformation

Dr. Fahimeh’s innovative DELTA formula is a technology-agnostic framework designed to equip organizations with autonomous transformation capabilities. This comprehensive solution goes beyond traditional Business Intelligence, focusing on cultural transformation and empowering organizations to fully leverage their data potential:

Data Empowerment: Unlocking the full potential of organizational data
Executive Leadership Alignment: Fostering ownership and accountability in the data-driven journey
Lean Critical Thinking: Cultivating a culture of continuous improvement
Transparency & Communication: Driving purposeful narratives based on business metrics
Actionable Analytics: Enabling informed, unbiased decision-making

The DELTA formula enables organizations to:

Harness the full potential of existing digital solutions before investing in new technologies
Build resilience and adaptability in an ever-evolving tech landscape
Transform into AI-powered enterprises through a data-driven roadmap
Foster a mindset of continuous learning
Optimize operations and drive sustainable growth

By implementing the DELTA formula, Dr. Fahimeh partners with forward-thinking clients who recognize data as a powerful driver of success. This approach not only optimizes current operations but also positions companies to thrive amidst technological shifts.

The DELTA solution empowers organizations to:

Take ownership of their data-driven transformation
Make informed decisions free from bias or premature technology investments
Embed a continuous improvement culture across all levels
Develop resilience and adaptability to future challenges
Maximize the value of existing digital tools and data assets

Through this comprehensive framework, Dr. Fahimeh and DELTA Informed Decisions guide organizations on a transformative journey, ensuring they are not only prepared for current challenges but are also poised for long-term success in the data-driven business landscape.

Our Impact

Increased in Operational Efficiency

Increase Team Engagement & Communication

Increased Productivity

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Our Solutions

Our technical data expertise supported by research business improvement tools has been the outline of our solutions to streamline processes, empower decision-making and drive insights with data. In addition, we have introduced a culture of improvement and lean thinking that has enabled teams to harness continuous improvement and reap the rewards of business intelligence (BI).

To ensure we provide effective solutions we investigate root causes before designing a pilot solution that will also provide competency across organisations.

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Transforming Data into Actionable Insights
Streamlining Processes with Data-Driven Intelligence
Maximizing Technology Utilization for Impact
Adopting Business Intelligence for Leadership Excellence
Strategic Growth Through Insight-Driven Leadership

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Client Testimonial

I worked with Fahimeh to develop new systems and tools to support data collection, interpretation and reporting for several contracts. Fahimeh supported our organisation through a transition from one client-management system to another and educated our senior leadership team and operational managers around the use of highly useful project management tools. The tools Fahimeh developed for us were fit for propose, easily understood and simple to use which was particularly important given that users of her tools had limited to no experience in data-informed approaches.

Fahimeh was able to quickly interpret our sector language, and organisation’s purpose and mission and provide sound advice, technical support and tools that we still use today. I highly recommend Fahimeh and Delta-Informed Decisions.

Natalia Cleland

Senior Leader at Downtown Community Ministry

Client Testimonial

I have worked with Fahimeh in my role at DCM (Downtown Community Ministry), where she has taken us on a business transformation journey.

Fahimeh is an expert in her field and able to help organisations navigate complex processes and systems while also explaining core concepts in plain English. It doesn’t matter how data-heavy the concepts may be; Fahimeh knows how to break them down into practicable, achievable steps. She is also very passionate about what she does, which is infectious!

She has left us with tools that will continue to help guide us far into the future. Thanks, Fahimeh!

Matthew Mawkes

Creative and enthusiastic communications professional | New Zealand

Client Testimonial

As an organisation we often focus on delivering immediate support to those in need, however as a result of this, we sometimes loose focus on the need to review our current systems and identify opportunities for improvement. Through her extensive knowledge and guidance, Dr Fahimeh McGregor has supported our organisation to review our current systems landscape, identify opportunities for improvement and implement achievable plans of action that are strategic, collaborative and engaging for the entire organisation. I would recommend Dr Fahimeh McGregor to any organisation who wants to improve their systems, data utilisation and overall business intelligence in a manner that is engaging and purposeful to the outcomes of the organisation.

Stephen Turnock

Director at DCM (Downtown Community Ministry) | New Zealand

Client Testimonial

Implementation of technology and systems are critical components to establishing a new business. As a small construction company these implementations can become expensive and redundant. After using multiple cloud base systems and constant adjustment to our systems, we decided to work with a consultant. Dr. Fahimeh with Delta Informed Decisions provided the knowledge and direction to create a custom approach that allows for efficient long-term growth, data tracking, and good communication among team members. This was done with cost effective tools and good resources for continued learning.

Nathan Coons

Owner of Coons Construction LLC | US

Client Testimonial

I have had the tremendous pleasure of working with Fahimeh over the last two years or so on a number of inter-dependent business intelligence development projects where we needed far greater degrees of automation, reporting and repeatable processes.

Fahimeh was able to hone in on where our data collection and management strategies required improvement and has a great talent for being able to cut straight to the nub of core issues, visualise and then explain the necessary roadmaps to achieve their resolution.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the work we have done together so far and have confidence in her ability to continue to add value to our organisation when we are ready step to the next phase in our data journey.

Vivienne Lowe

Manager Finance & Performance at Pharmacy Council of New Zealand

Client Testimonial

We described to Fahimeh the challenges we were having with our manual, time-consuming, performance reporting and monitoring. Fahimeh helped us in different ways – streamlining the process, designing and implementation of Review tools and Reporting Dashboards, and training our team to drive solutions. She significantly improved our engagement with wider teams at the national level and improve the visibility of our financial reporting.

Margarita Gonzalez-Borrero

Team Lead (Former Principal Advisor) | New Zealand Transport Agency

Client Testimonial

Fahimeh has helped our project team to manage our project controls effectively and meet standards and requirements. She taught us how to use our technology tools (SAP, Microsoft Suite) more efficiently and we achieved significantly better quality outcomes. Fahimeh designed and implemented unique templates suited to our needs, and then provided hands-on instruction to help us collect valuable data and deliver quality reports. This way, lots of time was saved and factual reports became accessible any time we needed them.

Michael Siazon

Senior Transport Planner | New Zealand Transport Agency

Client Testimonial

Two years ago, I got to know Fahimeh when she started leading our data visualisation and streamlining processes for performance reporting. She brought a new way of utilising data by sharing analytical knowledge which opened a whole new world for me. I am pleased that I am now doing her Data Competency course taking me to the next level. Even at the middle of the learning journey, I can easily see how it’s changing my way of thinking and looking at data.

Claudette Herselman

Senior Portfolio Analyst | New Zealand Transport Agency

Client Testimonial

I met Fahimeh in 2019 when she was appointed to lead our business intelligence for the performance team. It has been fascinating to recognise how much time and effort could be saved allowing us to become more productive and proactive by having access to a more streamlined processes and automated reporting tools. Fahimeh has not only designed and developed visualisation products for us, but she also empowered the team to drive self-sufficiently through greater insights and understanding of the processes. I am very pleased that now she is offering her Data Competency training to organisations and I have had the privilege to attend her training course and learn how to manage and utilise data and analytics to benefit not only my role but also the business unit and our stakeholders.

Arlene Williams

Senior Programme Analyst | New Zealand Transport Agency

Client Testimonial

Fahimeh assisted my teams and I with the delivery of the largest infrastructure project (at the time) in Auckland, Waterview Connection (Well-connected Alliance). She demonstrated the value of a research driven approach in real-world projects in a multi-dimensional way: through the use of technology solutions, reporting, monitoring and enhancement of the Lean construction practices. Working with Fahimeh was an initiative that has helped to continuously improve our collaboration and productivity by sharing insightful analysis with partners and stakeholders alike. I look forward to working with Fahimeh again in the future.

Callum McCorquodale

Construction Manager (Former Superintendent Fletcher) | New Zealand

Client Testimonial

It was a great opportunity to get to know Fahimeh in 2018 when she joined our project as an advisor – while mentoring me to manage my responsibilities using smarter and efficient approaches. Project control and financial management were new contexts to me. With the work Fahimeh has done in regards to creating a data strategy, development of an automated reporting tool as well as technology training (SAP, Microsoft Excel and Planview), I managed to collectively add value to the project by having a greater understanding of business context, data and systems.

Harriet Dunnett

Project Coordinator, Department of Conservation | New Zealand

Client Testimonial

I really like the way you highlight that dealing with data is no longer optional if we’re wanting a business to succeed. We must find ways of harnessing the power of the information available, but have people making those decisions based on that data. It’s so much easier for our human brains if we can have images that make sense of the data!

Cathy Sheppard

International speaker, trainer, coach, mentor | New Zealand

Client Testimonial

Fahimeh, I believe that you’re right that there is art in bringing data to life. Wellington City Council are doing some interesting things with visualisation to show the progress of the city over the last century and the overlay of pipes and utilities etc. Seeing the city in a new way is helping them understand and make decisions.

Brett Walker

Passionate Change Manager and Coach | New Zealand