Management Consultancy Case Examples

Context
Owner-managed £4m turnover SME experiencing rapid growth, increasing complexity, and rising operational risk.

Challenge
Growth was outpacing structure. Decision-making had become reactive, margins were under pressure, and key risks were not clearly owned.

Approach

• Reviewed strategic priorities and growth assumptions
• Clarified leadership roles and decision rights
• Introduced structured governance and performance oversight
• Refocused management attention on the highest-value activities
   

Outcome
Improved clarity at SLT level, stronger operational discipline, and a business able to scale with greater confidence and control.

Context
Founder-led business grown to £80m turnover planning for exit.

Challenge
The business relied heavily on the owner, with limited board structure but had very good senior managers.

Approach

• Assessed business model, leadership capability, and risk profile
• Strengthened Board governance and reporting
• Clarified value drivers and growth strategy
• Supported leadership through structured business planning and MBO transition.
   

Outcome
Successful MBO, well structured leadership, improved management confidence, and clearer alignment between strategy, risk, value creation, and onward growth.

Context
Established SME at £15m turnover with a capable leadership team but limited independent challenge.

Challenge
Strategic decisions were being made with insufficient external perspective, increasing execution risk, missed opportunities and slower  growth trajectory than desired.

Approach

• Provided independent board-level challenge and oversight
• Tested assumptions and stress-tested strategic plans
• Improved decision quality through structured review
• Supported clearer accountability at leadership level

Outcome
Better-informed decisions, stronger governance, and improved confidence in strategic execution and implementation.