MANAGEMENT PIVOTS
Every Leader Knows The High Rates of Failure
61%
New Strategies Fail
To Operationalize
67%
Strategic Objectives
Fail
70%
Organizational
Transformations Fail
92%
New Offerings
Fail
A Battle Tested Solution:
Action Groups
Origin of Action Groups
Emanating from the U.S. military’s practice of 'on-demand' leadership resources for Generals; Action Groups are called on when faster shifts in ways of operating are required.
They provide Senior Leadership a lean team of trusted experts that offers situational experience and incisive counsel
They partner with Management Teams to refine structures, cultivate leadership behaviors & ensure traction on priorities
They Focus On Enabling Action
Action Groups don’t just advise on strategy; they roll up their sleeves to provide support and develop key managers in your ranks, impacting the linchpin areas that matter most for realizing your strategic intent.
Throughout your career you've cultivated a team of trusted colleagues you bring with you for your critical assignments
Now imagine having an external resource pool of those types of people you can deploy when you need them the most
They Use A TRIM Approach
Instead of overhauling and trying to transform the whole system at once, Action Groups support your business in making iterative high-leverage adjustments to capture value faster, starting on day one.
In nautical terms, TRIM is the subtle adjustments that can double your speed
In aviation, proper TRIM reduces workload and eliminates the need for sustained control force
turn resistance into momentum
Operate With:
Strategic Intent
That get operationalized faster to fulfill your executive priorities at each level
Manager Reliability
That builds as employees execute your playbooks as built, for the reasons that matter
Enhanced Leadership
That preserves and grows your culture through consistent manager behaviors at all levels
Executive Action Group
Client Example
Large US Retailer
Store Operations
A Leading National Retailer
was grappling with stagnant sales, rising shrink rates, and a demoralized workforce amid economic pressures.
We deployed a small Action Group utilizing the Trim Approach to catalyze rapid cultural and operational renewal. Facing a narrative of "unwinnable games" from overburdened store teams—evidenced by low retention and fragmented leadership alignment – we mobilized the store operations strategy through targeted leadership action, including:
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Optimizing strategic focus areas
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Addressing systemic barriers
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Scaling leadership development cycle
The results were transformative: operational metrics improved markedly with gains in sales, reduced shrink, and boosted retention across territories. Their stock surged, signaling renewed investor confidence. Employee engagement increased dramatically as well, reflecting increased trust and confidence of leaders at all levels.
+25%
Employee Engagment
+$75
Per Share Incress
Honed by today’s demanding
business environments:
Reach Out For:
Common Use Cases
Strategy Into Execution
We help your team accelerate strategy rollout by aligning teams, removing barriers, and establishing an accountability cadences for reliable, high-impact progress that doesn't stall or get forgotten.
Cultural Interventions
We transform resistance by surfacing ingrained habits, enrolling stakeholders, and embedding proactive behaviors that sustain cultural renewal so you overcome the things you already know will undermine your success on day one.
Executive Advisory & Coaching
We provide tailored coaching to senior leaders, refining communication and helping elevate decision-making for impacting what matters most quarter by quarter.
Leadership Skill Development
We equip managers with in-situ tools to delegate effectively, provide better feedback, develop proactive accountability, and foster ongoing leadership growth at all levels so you experience practical, not just reported, improvements day to day.
Where Would You Deploy
Your Action Group?
Get in touch today — we’ll help you formulate an impact strategy, with or without an external Action Group.
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