How Rostone Operations Works
From Operational Diagnostic to Total Alignment
Our approach is systematic: we diagnose operational misalignment, design your roadmap to Total Alignment using the Rostone 7Ts Operating Model, then work alongside your teams to embed sustainable excellence. First improvements within 2-3 weeks. Typical ROI achieved within 60-90 days.
Stage 1. Understanding Your Operations
Weeks 1-2: We start by diagnosing where misalignment is creating friction:
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Review business goals and aspirations
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Current operational capabilities and processes
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Growth objectives and challenges today
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What's delivering results already
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Where improvements could unlock value
What happens:
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Initial consultation (in person or online)
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7Ts Operating Model assessment
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Opportunity mapping
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Clear action recommendations
Stage 2. Designing Your Solution
Weeks 3-4: We create a tailored operational improvement plan:
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Right-sized service package
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Flexible implementation approach
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Measurable outcomes and KPIs
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Team member introductions
What you receive:
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Customised proposal
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ROI projections
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Implementation timeline
Stage 3. Launch & Early Wins
Month 2+: We build your operating model:
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High-priority issues addressed first
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Performance dashboards and real-time reporting established
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Process inefficiencies eliminated
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Systems and workflows optimised
Early results:
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Increased operational visibility
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Time reclaimed for strategic work
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Cost-saving opportunities identified
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Positive momentum created
Stage 4. Building Momentum
Month 3+: As improvements take hold, we drive deeper transformation:
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Monthly performance reviews
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Continuous improvement initiatives
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Process standardisation
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Team capability development
Typical achievements:
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15-20% operational efficiency gains
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£40k-£100k cost reductions identified
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50% faster decision-making
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12+ hours weekly returned to leadership
Stage 5. Sustained Excellence
Month 6+: Long-term partnership focused on ongoing value:
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Strategic planning support
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Scalable operations infrastructure
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Proactive issue prevention
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Growth enablement
Ongoing benefits:
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Year-over-year margin improvement of 3-5% through continuous optimisation
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Adaptable systems that scale with growth
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Enhanced team capabilities
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Clear visibility into business health
Common Questions
How quickly can you start?
Typically within 2-3 weeks. Urgent operational support can be mobilised sooner when needed.
Do we need to replace our current systems?
Not necessarily. We assess and optimise what you have first, then recommend strategic improvements where they add real value.
How do you integrate with our existing team?
Seamlessly. We work alongside your current team, filling capability gaps and delivering specialist expertise where it creates the greatest impact.
Ready to Transform Your Operations?
Most businesses waste £50K-£200K annually on disconnected initiatives that never deliver. Discover how Total Alignment can transform your operations from chaotic to systematic, creating sustainable competitive advantage and measurable margin improvement.