MENTORING

The life of a CEO or senior executive is often a lonely one. The opportunity to bounce ideas around or to try out new concepts without raising concerns amongst one's colleagues or subordinates is a difficult thing to do. Actions and words can be all too easily misinterpreted with possibly damaging long-term effects.

But if we are to get the best from ourselves and push the business to its limits then we have to be brave enough to float new ideas, talk through tough issues, or explore new concepts but in a relatively safe and risk free environment. This is made possible through a personal mentoring programme at a senior and very confidential level.

Theories can be explored and discussed with the mentor, who will be able to share his or her personal and business experiences with the executive in complete confidence. This can help provide the answer or suggest an alternative course of action. In this way risks can be minimised and the executive gains from this shared experience before committing to a course of action that may have far reaching consequences.

In addition, young executives who are being groomed for future "stardom" may well benefit from a personal mentor. The mentor, who is permanently assigned to the executive for a defined period of time, becomes part of his/her close knit support team and is available at all times (either in person or on the telephone) to offer advice and counselling as required. If you think you could benefit from a mentoring programme for one or more of your executives please Contact Us

BUSINESS STRATEGY

We can help with:-

• Clarification of business goals
  
• Identification of core competencies
  
• Market positioning
  
• Identification and definition of business opportunities
  
• Assisting the management team with the exploitation of these opportunities
  
• Introduction and implementation of cultural and organisational change
  
• Introduction of longer term business development concepts
  
• On-going help and support

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MANAGEMENT & SKILLS AUDIT

How do your top team strengths combine to deliver your future business strategy?

We provide a totally confidential, independent and objective input.

The output of our management audit gives :-

• a better understanding of your strengths as a team
  
• clear succession planning

Is your organisation equipped to execute your ambitious plans?

We give a clear definition of the skills and talents needed to run your business (as foreseen in your plan) and match them against the competences available now.

The output of our skills audit gives :-

- training plans
- recruitment strategy

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IT STRATEGY

How does your business use IT?

How do you justify the requests for expenditure on computers and software?

How do you measure payback?

Sometimes isn't it really better to do it by more traditional methods?

We have advised organisations from one-man operators to national governments.

We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your needs - in complete confidence -and advise on your preferred options.

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LAUNCHING NEW PRODUCTS

A major frustration for many CEO's is that new products take too long to bring to the marketplace.

For many established businesses the product portfolio has had such a positive edge over its competitors that it has remained largely unchanged for years.

Previously uncompetitive companies however, are now making serious inroads into their markets, with products, which are superior in price or performance or both.

With the move towards single or limited range sourcing there is a danger that companies, which are not in the front rank, will no longer be included in their client's Approved Lists of suppliers. Not only does this bring an immediate impact on sales and profits it also means that companies are no longer able to participate in their clients development programmes and are, therefore, in danger of falling behind.

Marlborough fox consultants will examine:

• the status of current new product developments
  
• review related organisational structure, together with management and budgetary controls
  
• historical investment in longer term R&D
  
• the organisation's quality culture
  
• staff training
  
• use of information technology

Conclusions will usually be presented at the end of this first stage review with recommendations for action.

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