Challenges

Whether solving a problem or pursuing an opportunity, our clients are typically aiming to address challenges in the following areas:

Strategy

1. Agree on a mission, vision, and/or core values
2. Define a strategy to deliver greater value and organizational capability
3. Align resources for effective execution
4. Monitor and adjust the strategy over time

Change and Transition

1. Create shared commitment (and less resistance) to an upcoming change
2. Involve employees in process and performance improvement (e.g., in safety, quality, cost/waste reduction, employee relations, sustainability)
3. Fully leverage the benefits of a high-performance culture

Leadership/Talent

1. Build leadership capability
2. Maximize the chance of success in a new role
3. Address a complex leadership challenge
4. Accelerate the supply and skill development of up-and-coming leaders
5. Proactively manage the risks of undesired or unanticipated turnover and job vacancies

Teamwork

1. Set up a new team or team structure for success
2. Optimize team or meeting productivity
3. Address performance or morale problems
4. Address coordination issues between two or more groups (e.g., departments, units, geographical sites or territories, supply chain partners)

Departmental Leadership

1. Set up or optimize a function, service, or work product (e.g., for quality or timeliness)
2. Address competing resource demands and workload

At times, circumstances are complex or the root-cause of a problem is difficult to pinpoint. We can work with you to assess your specific situation.