CASE STUDY
A ‘Sherpa’ Approach to Strategy
A Fortune 50 corporation was undergoing a massive consolidation of eight siloed engineering divisions into a single organization, with a mandate to support the entire corporation's needs. Resistance to change was building throughout the corporation, and the clock was ticking to meet cost reduction targets.
Partnering with the leader of one group being integrated into the new organization, Global Aperture worked shoulder-to-shoulder with the client executive to accelerate the integration. We designed and facilitated a strategy session, bringing together leaders from across the corporation to draft the integration strategy develop the value proposition, and a plan for disposition of the facilities and assets, and the assignment of personnel.
Throughout the engagement, we partnered with the client executive to offer insights and learning from past organizational transformations, coaching the leader on ways to increase leadership and team effectiveness and accelerate realization of cost savings in excess of $50 million.
Developing only a strategic plan often isn't enough. In order to succeed, your team must be on-board, aligned around your shared vision and approach, and committed to success.
Our approach to earning and building commitment is to ensure employees are involved, communicated with, and engaged early and often as you explore new ideas and solutions. Our alignment process offers a host of services that enhance personal communication skills, strengthen lines of communication across your entire organization, and involve employees in the planning process. Just some of the ways we can help:
- Strategic Employee Events - events that build broad cross-functional support and accelerate the execution of strategic initiatives
- Presentation Skills Training – prepare individual speakers and teams to maximize the clarity and impact of their presentations
- Team Building – facilitate sessions that create openness, expose issues and bring the members closer
- Presentation Development – create high-impact content and coach presenters for your most critical executive communications
Global Aperture’s alignment services not only help ensure the success of your strategic planning but also strengthen your entire organization.