Business 360
6 steps to growth and innovation
I work with consultancies and partnerships to build and implement robust growth strategies based on a 360 degree understanding of the opportunities, challenges, and perceptions that will enable or frustrate growth.
Businesses regularly conduct 360s on their staff...doing the same for your business helps you to plan for future growth in an informed, strategic way.
1. Your vision
We spend enough time together for me to understand where your business is at the moment and where you want to get it to.
2. Your team's vision
I interview key members of your team to get their take on where the business is at the moment, where it could and should be going and how it could get there
3. Your clients' perceptions
I interview an agreed group of clients to understand their perceptions of your business, their current and future needs and expectations.
4. How your competitors see you
I meet with an agreed group of your competitors to talk about how you are perceived in the market
5. Report back
I bring this material together to deliver an easily digestible 360 degree review of your business which creates the building blocks for your strategy for growth
6. Action
At this stage, I can do as much or as little as you need. Roll up my sleeves and work on implementation with your team or help you sell it to the Board.
About Me
I'm passionate about people and helping businesses to succeed.
In my 50s, so far, I've helped an independent public affairs consultancy go global, develop and implement a five year strategy for growth and win a collection of awards for its success. I've also coached many MDs and CEOs to be more confident, be more strategic and lead with vision.
In my 40s, I ran my own business in France, consulting with a global futures consultancy and the European Commission, (while also building a small holiday business).
In my 30s, I helped the countries of Central and Eastern Europe join the European Union, running a £5 million technical assistance programme for the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
In my 20s, I helped the Law Society of Scotland go international, opening an office in Brussels and looking to new markets for legal services.
I like change - but I also like results and I'm not afraid to put in the hours to get them. The harder you work, the luckier you get. It's a cliche, but it's true.
Experience
Consultant, Coach
January 2017 - present
Coaching CEOs, MDs and rising stars to build confidence and deliver to their full potential. Helping businesses plan for the future. Working with people changing direction to find the right career options for them and a path to get there.
Consultant
January 2017 - present
Special projects with the CEO
Group Practice Director
2012 - 2017
Working with CEO on design and delivery of 5 year plan. Responsible for global network growth and integration, innovation, digital, marketing, internal and external comms, talent strategy,
Consultant
2000 - 2012
DG Justice, European Commission, Council of the Bars and Law Societies of Europe, Law Society, Iconoculture Inc.,
Adviser on European Integration
1995 - 2000
Designed, managed and delivered a £5million technical assistance programme to help the countries of Central and Eastern Europe to join the EU.
Director, International
1987 - 1995
European engagement, international business development, management of a team of 16.
Trainee Solicitor
1985 - 1987
Legal aid practice dealing with criminal and matrimonial clients
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