what we do
We identify and develop strategies for your Business that will help you maximise your potential, differentiate you from others, increase your market share and profitability, and help you devise the roadmap to achieve your desired success. We have many years of practical experience in helping organisations to understand themselves and the issues they will need to consider, the market in which they operate, in order to achieve success.
TRANSFORMATION & GROWTH
Businesses are always changing whether for market or internal reasons. New people, new clients, new markets or market changes, new or changed processes, mergers, acquisitions, transfer of ownership, succession planning, management restructuring, downsizing - all involve a process of change. Often the owners and leaders of the business do not have the time, or the necessary skills, to manage this effectively. That's where we come in. As experienced transformational experts, we will help you achieve the change you need. Our approach is collaborative and supportive, and based on direct experience and proven results.
Merger/Restructure: from the integration of different systems to the often more complex and challenging integration of different ways of working and thinking, we will guide you and work with all staff and leaders of the business to find common ground, and ultimately a shared vision and purpose. Downsizing (or redundancy) has become more prevalent in recent years and we can help you with this process, from assessing its necessity, to staff consultation, selection procedures, meetings with individual staff members or managers, advising you on the legal requirements and ensuring a fair result is achieved in a responsible supportive way.
Company/Partnership formation: we will advise you and manage the transfer of your business to a partnership. limited liability partnership or company, assiting you with the transfer of assets, transfer of the business, integration of systems and the form and content of partnership/membership agreements, shareholders agreements, service contracts, employment law considerations, and articles of incorporation.
BUSINESS STRATEGY & PLANNING
Vision and Mission: what is your vision for the business? Do your strategies and processes reflect your Vision? Do your staff or even your managers or fellow directors or partners understand what it is and what it means? We help you discover - or rediscover - your Vision, and most importantly, action it through your strategies, your planning, your processes, your brand (internal and external) - and make it profitable.
Business Planning: visions must be translated into goals, objectives and action in order to be realised. We will guide you and help to create your bespoke Business Plan. Through focussed discussion and consultation, we help you establish your Mission and Business Objectives, and detail how these will be achieved in terms of Management, Marketing, Finances, and HR, within a realistic timeline, helping you to manage the change required. We will coach the senior managers of your organisation to understand and commit to the Vision and Values, and work together to execute the plans, and make them into a reality so there is integrated, strategic thinking across the organisation and clearly developed goals for every part of the business.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
People really are your biggest asset - if they are managed well. Having a business where people feel empowered, respected, able to develop and grow, rewarded will result in a better business and in better business performance. Our HR services are focused around performance, ensuring that the correct strategies, organisational structure and processes are in place to allow staff to perform to the best of their capabilities.
HR Systems: we will review your existing systems and processes, and advise on and update your policies,procedures and contracts to ensure compliance with employment legislation and good practice in line with your business needs and objectives, and also train or provide guidance to staff on their implementation. Policies include Recruitment & Selection, Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety, Training, Expenses Claims, Job descriptions, Disciplinary, Grievance and Capability Procedures, Maternity Paternity & Adoption, and Sickness and Absence management.
Performance Management: we will create a tailored appraisal system as a tool to manage and develop your staff, in line with the culture and values of your organisation. Talent management and retention are central to the continuing success of any organisation, and we have extensive experience in reward and recognition strategies that will ensure skills progression, and the creation of a strong adaptable, happy workforce.