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Strategic Transformation & Planning

Building Businesses That Actually Execute

There's a peculiar gap in most businesses—the distance between strategy documents and daily reality. Leadership teams craft ambitious growth plans, set bold targets, agree on priorities. Then everyone returns to their desks and... the old patterns reassert themselves. The strategic plan sits in a drawer. The transformation stalls. The gap between intention and execution widens.

The challenge isn't vision—most business leaders know where they want to go. It's the messy middle: aligning financial planning with operational capacity, structuring deals that actually work, building operating models flexible enough to handle change, securing capital without losing control, making strategy decisions that cascade through the organisation rather than evaporate by Tuesday. This is where strategy becomes real or remains rhetoric. Where transformation either embeds into the business DNA or fades into another "initiative we tried once."
 

Explore practical insights on strategic execution—from raising capital and structuring your finances to designing agile operating models and managing transformational change. Written for the reality of £1M-£50M businesses where strategy and operations can't be separated, where the CEO often still gets hands-on, and where getting it right means the difference between sustainable growth and expensive false starts.

Blog Posts

Sat Mar 06 2021 10:33:20 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

How To Measure and Improve ROCE

Return On Capital Employed (ROCE) is an important measure of financial productivity or financial efficiency. This is a good measure of how well the business is being run. The higher the value, the better. It's also referred to as the "Primary Ratio".

Wed Jul 28 2021 13:11:24 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

What is Integrated Business Planning (IBP)?

Struggling with too many disjointed business strategies and activities? Integrated business planning (IBP) can help you align your operations and strategy.

Fri Sep 15 2023 17:22:49 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Understanding Agile Methodology: A Comprehensive Overview

In today's fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, organisations are constantly seeking ways to adapt, innovate, and deliver value to their customers efficiently.

Thu Jul 29 2021 09:11:32 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

How Finance Can Help Create an Integrated Business Planning Framework

An integrated business planning framework presents a great opportunity to develop the function of finance to drive business performance and productivity.

Sat Mar 06 2021 10:32:32 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

7 Benefits of Reviewing Your Management Accounts Weekly

Find out why you should be reviewing management accounts weekly and how it can benefit your business when it comes to productivity and profitability.

Sun Sep 24 2023 08:53:53 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Introduction to Key Agile Target Operating Model Concepts

Discover how Agile Target Operating Models transform organisational practices to enhance flexibility, collaboration, and responsiveness. This guide explores the key forces driving agile adoption, the benefits of breaking traditional hierarchies, and essential agile principles, from cross-functional teamwork to iterative improvement.

Articles

Capital Raising Essentials: A First-Time Founder’s Guide to Getting Investment-Ready

What every founder should know before raising capital — from investor control to legal documents, share types, and employee option pools.

Commercial Due Diligence: The Key to Informed Business Decisions

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Business with Effective Commercial Due Diligence in M&A, Investment, and Corporate Transactions

Top 21 Ways to Finance a Business in the UK

A practical guide to business funding options for UK entrepreneurs — from government-backed loans to tax credits and crowdfunding.

Operational Due Diligence: The Cornerstone of Value Creation in M&A Transactions

Uncover the strategic role of Operational Due Diligence in aligning acquisitions with goals, accelerating value creation, and ensuring long-term success.

Financial Ratios: A Comprehensive Guide for Business Success

Understand and apply critical financial ratios to improve decision-making and business performance.

The Business MetaSystem

Harnessing the Business MetaSystem to Create Intrinsic Value, Enhance Operational Efficiency, and Drive Sustainable Growth in Your Organisation.

The Operations First Manifesto

Get instant access to The Operations First Manifesto and discover why great companies build different. No fluff. No generic advice. Just the uncomfortable truth about what's holding your business back—and the clear path to fixing it.

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