Real Consulting Doesn’t Come with a Playbook ON THE MARK Introduction: The Consulting Model Is Breaking Across industries, companies are rethinking their relationships with consultants. Growth-stage businesses are walking away from traditional firms because they feel misunderstood. Larger enterprises are questioning the value of expensive frameworks that do not fit their reality. More leaders are asking why they are still paying for advice they cannot […] The post Real Consulting Doesn’...| ON THE MARK
Reinvention Is a Design Challenge ON THE MARK Introduction Reinvention has become a standard part of business. Companies are no longer waiting for disruption to force change. They are choosing to evolve on their own terms. Forbes recently highlighted how many organizations are reinventing themselves faster than their planning cycles. This shift is not about trend-chasing. It reflects a deeper need to stay […] The post Reinvention Is a Design Challenge appeared first on ON THE MARK.| ON THE MARK
Introduction: The Agility Misconception Many organizations today are investing heavily in tools and systems to improve speed and responsiveness. Yet| ON THE MARK
Designing for Decision Velocity: Why Speed Starts with Structure ON THE MARK In today’s business environment, speed is more than a competitive advantage. It is a necessity. Yet many large organizations struggle to make decisions quickly and confidently. The problem is not always leadership or culture. More often, it is structure. When decision rights are unclear and ownership is ambiguous, even the most capable teams slow down. […] The post Designing for Decision Velocity: Why Speed Start...| ON THE MARK
In large organizations, ambiguity often goes unnoticed. It hides in vague job descriptions, unclear decision rights, and overlapping responsibilities.| ON THE MARK
In a world that often feels fragmented, building a strong community should be seen as more important than ever. Whether online or in person, communities| ON THE MARK
The Power of Alignment in Organization Design ON THE MARK First, Let’s Talk About Alignment as a Concept… Alignment is one of those words that gets thrown around in boardrooms and strategy meetings, but what does it actually mean? At its core, alignment is about getting everyone moving in the same direction, reducing friction, and ensuring that an organisation can execute its strategy effectively. It’s […] The post The Power of Alignment in Organization Design appeared first on ON THE...| ON THE MARK
SteelTech Manufacturing is a leading industrial manufacturer based in Ipswich, UK employing 5,000 people across multiple production sites. Over the years,| ON THE MARK
Mastering Strategic Planning: Leveraging the Organization Lifecycle for Sustained Success ON THE MARK The environment in which you operate is always changing. Your challenge is to maintain relevancy, or fit, between your organization and your operating environment. One main driver of change is, of course competition. Market entrants, substitute products, forward and backward integration within the supply chain, and the intensity of competition with your direct competitors eat […] The post M...| ON THE MARK
‘Can you just tell us how other similar organisations in the industry are organised?’ Something that tends to come up in engagements with customers,| ON THE MARK