• Helping organisations succeed

    in a digital world.

  • We Create and Implement Strategies for Banks, Telcos and Technology Companies

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    We distilled the key learnings from the world's pre-eminent innovation gathering

  • Recent Engagement Examples

    Please contact us for more comprehensive references, relevant to your situation.

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    People to AI strategy

    A major global customer service outsourcing provider (40 countries, 70,000 people) asked for a plan to confront AI disruption and opportunities.

    We created a pragmatic strategy and execution plan.

    2

    Strategy Refresh

    A leading software provider for professionals in mining and civil engineering needed to refresh their strategy following their $1b+ acquisition.

    We created new strategy including consideration of AI disruption and opportunities.

    3

    Advanced Customer Analytics

    A Malaysia-based entertainment conglomerate asked to optimised customer revenue using advanced analytics.

    We created a sophistiacted look-back model to simulate various business initiatives, identifying $50m pa additional profit.

    4

    New business launch

    An incumbent non-bank financial services company wanted to design a new direct business to expand its growth options.

    We created the business blueprint and assisted with execution to launch.

    5

    Innovation & Growth

    A large incumbent in a declining business wanted to explore innovative new business ideas, leveraging their assets to offset the declining business' revenue.

    We identified and shortlisted several adjacent business opportunities.

    6

    New Digital Bank

    A large incumbent bank considered a new online bank with a social business model in order to grow market share.

    7

    Scaled Agile Operating Model

    A learge US-based retailer asked to design its future operating model, leveraging "agile" methods.

    8

    Enterprise Transfor-mation

    An ANZ-based food exporter commenced a large technology and business transformation.

    9

    New Customer Engagement Platform

    A major bank wanted to design the future of how it engages with its customers - an "ecosystem of nudges".

    10

    Electronic Prescribing JV

    A major US-based Pharmaceutical company wanted to improve how it participated in the digital eco-system.

    We created an electronic prescribing system in a JV with Microsoft and IBM.

  • We cover most markets

    Australia/ New Zealand

    A large, sophisticated service economy.

    We cover a broad range of services and industries here.

    Middle East and Africa

    A vibrant, fast growing region.

    We focus on financial services, telco and digital transformation here.

    SE Asia

    Many fast growing markets with an emerging middle class.

    We focus on financial services, operating model design and digital innovation here.

    USA & Canada

    A huge and competitive market.

    We focus on the telco & financial services sectors here.

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    Some of the amazing people we work with

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    Ally

    Executive Assistant

    UX, design, design thinking, SEO, SEM, coding, technology

    Partner

    Enterprise Transformation

    UX, design, design thinking, SEO, SEM, coding, technology

    Associate Director

    Delivery and Analysis

    UX, design, design thinking, SEO, SEM, coding, technology

    Dishant

     

    Data & Analytics

    UX, design, design thinking, SEO, SEM, coding, technology

    Natalie

    Dinsdale

    Associate Director

    Brand & Marketing

    team work

    Hamish

    McMichael

    Associate Director

    Technology & Delivery

    UX, design, design thinking, SEO, SEM, coding, technology

    Tom

    Associate Director

    Product & User Design

    UX, design, design thinking, SEO, SEM, coding, technology

    Lillie

    Marketing Assistant

    UX, design, design thinking, SEO, SEM, coding, technology

    Rich

    Associate Director

    Customer & Operations

    UX, design, design thinking, SEO, SEM, coding, technology

    Faedra

    Administration

    Assistant

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  • The Blog

    Thoughts about the digital world.

    September 6, 2016 · Business,transformation,Management
    September 4, 2016 · Business,digital,transformation
  • How we work.

    Whatever it takes.

    Management consulting

    Advisory

    Where should your business go?

    We can help your management by providing expertise and decision making support.

    implementation, project management

    Implementation

    Build. Operate. Transfer.

    We can execute some of your projects in the context of your digital agenda and existing organisation, partnering with your stakeholders and teams.

    interim management, contracting

    Interim Management

    Execution from within.

    We can help you jump start the execution of your digital agenda by acting "from within". We can also help you recruit and on-board permanent teams and transfer the work seemlessly.

  • Our Experience

    Our team members have lead and been involved in some of Australia's most exciting digital projects.

    Developed and built Australia's 2nd largest mobile app.

    Launched Australia's newest direct bank.

    Helped digitise Australia's largest contact centre and retail store chain.

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    If you'd like to work with us, please include a link to your CV, website or LinkedIn profile.

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  • Management Consulting Service Range

    Leveraging over two decades of experience in advising world-class, blue-chip corporations, we help organisations thrive.

    Our expertise spans across a multitude of disciplines, with specializations in select strategic fields.

    We're committed to delivering top-notch quality akin to "MBB" standards, but with the added benefit of a cost-effective pricing structure.

    We operate globally, using a mix of in-person and remote working modes.

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  • Management Consulting

    Leveraging over two decades of experience in advising world-class, blue-chip corporations, we help organisations thrive.

    Our expertise spans across a multitude of disciplines, with specializations in select strategic fields.

    We're committed to delivering top-notch quality akin to "MBB" standards, but with the added benefit of a cost-effective pricing structure.

    We operate globally, using a mix of in-person and remote working modes.

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    Digital business

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    Business creation

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    Innovation

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    Efficiency

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    Financial services

  • Interim Management

    When critical gaps emerge in your team's structure, it can disrupt the productivity and progress of your entire organization. That's where we step in. Our experienced interim executives are highly skilled and can seamlessly fill a variety of roles within your team to ensure the continuity of your operations.

     

    But we don't stop at filling your immediate needs. We are committed to the long-term success of your organization. Alongside performing day-to-day duties, our interim executives will assist with the recruitment and onboarding process of your permanent leader. This not only helps with identifying the right talent for your organisation but also ensures a smooth transition as they join your team.

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    CEO/ Executive Director

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    Non-executive Director

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    Transformation Leader

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    Product/ Innovation Leader

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    Business Launch Leader

  • Interim Management: Typical Approach

    The emphasis will be customised to suit your specific context and needs.

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    How to achieve greater momentum sooner and higher chances of success for the long term:

    Thorough setup

    This phase includes the detailing of the role itself and associated plans and metrics, to the extent you require these.

    Immediate execution

    Hitting the ground running, this phase is the execution of the role itself, including full participation in team activities, taking on operational accountabilities, and strategic project leadership.

    Effective onboarding

    This phase commences once you have made the permanent appointment and the effort ramps down as your new executive comes up to speed.

  • Transaction Support

    Whether you're planning to acquire a business to accelerate your growth, or you're preparing to sell your company, we are here to facilitate the process and maximize your success.

     

    We cover all phases of the transaction: We assist with target identification, deal structuring, negotiations and closure.

     

    Upon finalising a transaction, we'll guide your team through the integration planning and help implement these plans to ensure a smooth transition. We understand that every transaction is unique and requires tailored solutions.

     

    We pride ourselves on our ability to work closely with your financial and legal advisors, fostering a collaborative environment that puts your business interests at the forefront. We have particular success in ensuring business owners and entrepreneurs are well supported, whether they are on the sell- or buy-side.

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    Buy-side

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    Sell-side

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    Integration and performance

  • Executive Coaching

    Effective leadership is crucial for organizational success. Our Executive Coaching program empowers leaders to
    unlock their potential, optimize performance, and drive growth.

    We assist leaders navigate complex problems by providing an independent sounding board, using our
    experience and perspective.


    Whilst the benefits of coaching are most pertinent over the medium term, we are flexible. We can run one-off intervention sessions, regular catch-ups or a structured ongoing program.

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    Boards

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    Executives

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    Founders/ start-ups

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    September 6, 2016 · Business,transformation,Management
    It has been widely reported that the average life of a company in the S&P 500 index has dropped to around 16 years. Indeed, many prominent brands have dropped out of the index in the decade from 2002 to 2012, and several others, mostly with digital business models have risen over the same time...
    September 4, 2016 · Business,digital,transformation
    Much has been written about the issues customers of large organisations face. Having experienced those organisations "from the inside" for more than a decade, I find the following framework useful in order to explain and address these issues. (Almost) all large incumbents are organised along a...