Ensuring IT business stays on track through leadership change
Changes right at the top level of any organisation can spell uncertainty for a while.
But when those changes are sudden, it can really put a solid organisation into turmoil.
For this IT supply and support company with 5 employees, the sudden change in their leadership team meant an uncertain strategic direction.
Fortunately, they came to us for strategic-level help.
When an outside-in view is needed
At an operational level, those working within a company are often in the best position to make positive changes. But when looking at the business at a whole, an impartial outside-in view can help put everything in perspective. And this was certainly the case with our IT client. Starting with a business review, we developed a business plan and detailed forecast to give the company a new and cemented strategic direction and visibility of likely performance in the coming year.
And, because the experience of suddenly being without a leader or any kind of strategic direction was not something they wanted to experience again, we made sure to include succession planning in the business plan.
When you’re lost in the busyness of day-to-day work, it’s easy to forget about the more strategic elements of running a business. We can help you with many aspects of running your business, including succession planning. Take a look at our business-level services to see how we can help.
Background
- Company type: IT supply and services support
- Annual turnover: £600,000
- Number of employees: 5
Challenges
- Sudden change in leadership team.
- Uncertain strategic direction.
Our input and the outcome
- Specialist accountancy services for IT company.
- Performed business review and developed business plan.
- Produced a detailed forecast leading to succession planning.
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