Strategy and management consulting
We support boards in making strategic decisions and carrying them through, from diagnosis to a plan with clear accountability.
A good strategy is a small number of decisions that the board understands, accepts and is able to implement. Our role is to help name those decisions, test them against the facts and turn them into a plan.
We work closely with boards and owners, in small teams. We combine analysis of the market and the organisation with a practical view of how a decision will be received by employees, partners and the wider environment.
Scope
Corporate strategy
Assessment of market position, growth options, choice of direction and its translation into objectives and investment priorities.
Operating model and organisation
Structure, decision-making processes, allocation of roles on the board and relationships between companies within a group.
Transaction readiness
Shaping the company's equity story and assessing readiness for an investor, sale or acquisition, working alongside transaction advisers.
Change management
Planning organisational change, internal communication and tracking progress together with the leadership team.
Succession and ownership governance
Supporting family businesses and owners in succession planning, defining the role of the supervisory board and its working relationship with management.
What you receive
- Strategic diagnosis with recommendations for the board
- Corporate strategy with objectives and priorities for three years
- Operating model and decision-making structure design
- Implementation plan with timeline and named owners
- Papers for board and supervisory board meetings
Frequently asked questions
How does a strategy project work?
We begin with a diagnosis: interviews with the board and key people, and analysis of data and the market. We then develop options and discuss them with the board in workshops. We finish with an implementation plan the team can deliver on its own or with our support.
Do you advise on legal and tax matters?
No. We do not provide legal or tax advice. Where strategic decisions have such implications, we work alongside the client's legal and tax advisers so that the recommendations remain consistent.
Do you also support implementation?
Yes, where the client needs it. We can run a project office, prepare progress reviews for the board and help communicate change within the organisation. Our support is designed so that the company gradually takes on full ownership.
Let’s talk about your situation.
The first conversation is free of charge and confidential. We reply within one business day.