In Brief - Sulgrave Strategies LLC

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Long-Range Value

Resilient strategies take businesses to a new level of health. US and foreign clients alike need to identify opportunities as well as risks contemporaneously. No business will thrive amidst global change by pushing the unknown further into the unknown. Resilient strategies will rationalize business models and business plans and reliably develop products. Resilient strategies help restructure teams, redirect and broaden talent, and initiate strategic alliances. Resilient strategies realign splintered management and turn decline around.

4 DIMENSIONAL ASSESSMENT^(TM)

Somewhere in every business someone, even everyone, has active knowledge or 'working memory' of the problems which will lead to the next crisis. Together our concern is accessing that active knowledge to prevent the crisis or resolve it. We assess the facts, factors, history, and future goals at depth to eliminate its single points of vulnerability and move the business safely beyond the reach of crisis. We derive alternative solutions to drive the troubled business past the active crisis to revival. Successful Assessment requires candid client self-examination.

CONCILIATION

Sometimes you need a neutral intermediary to bring you to productive terms with the other side. For businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals already facing brewing trouble or the challenge of coming to terms in commerce, alliances, or personal conflict, conciliation can help the sides go on to work together or go their separate ways. Conciliation is a structured process, not a mini-trial and not an emotion-soaked podium from which to vent. Conciliation's focus is on what the parties need for the future and what they are willing to concede in order to come to terms. But look to conciliation early, before anyone starts to think about walking on the deal, filing a complaint, ... or gaming trial.

Understand the Consequences - Think It Through

Assessment - Mitigation - Conciliation - Revival

STRATEGIC PLANNING - DEVELOPING CRISES - DECLINE

Real-Time and Historical 4D Assessment

Pinpoint Problem Solving
Cost/Benefit Balancing

Conciliation

Concilitation
Facilitated Negotiations
Independent Evaluation

APPLICATION OF TECHNIQUES:

ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES

Adapt to Change & Refocus
Eliminate Tangents
Re/Construct the Business Model
Diversify by Acquisition

Adapt the Workforce

Expand Radar to Outlier Vulnerabilities
CXO Sounding Board

Identify Next Wave Trends

DEVELOPING COMPANIES
Hone the Model
Move to the Next Level
Motivate the Board
Build Alliances
Adapt to Change
Adapt to Reality
Open New Orgnaizational Roles
Diversify Niches
Approach New Markets
Adapt the Workforce

ENTREPRENEURS
Rationalize Model for Skills
Assess Reality of Potentials
Survey External Facts/Factors
Rationalize Core Competencies
Foresee Change
Balance Risk
Adapt to Change
Control Panic in Crisis
Develop Situational Reponses
Identify Synergies for Strategic Alliance
Assess Plans & Execution

Balance & Coordinate Teams

FOUNDERS
Build the Model
Develop Management Team & Board of Directors
Develop Structure
Develop Presentations
Form Operations
Protect IP
Survive
DIRECTORS
Filter Reports
Flag Factors for Risk
Develop & Balance Facts & Factors
Develop Cost/Benefit Analysis
Identify Outside Trends

Anticipate Change
Plan & Execute Transition

Prepare Adaptation
Plan & Execute Transition
Debunker Leaders in Crisis
Control Panic in Crisis
Rebalance Debate for Action
Guide Implementation of Action
Develop Teams for Skills
Align Perspectives
Develop Path & Execution

IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES:

BUSINESS MODELS & PLANS

Build the Model & the Plan
Early Stage Development
Execution
New Niches & Applications
New Alliances
Understand Investor Requirments

COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS

Product
Market
Identify Outlier Niches
Identify Vacant Niches
Alternative Applications of What You Do
Next Wave Applications-Future Trends

PRODUCTS

Acquisitions
Collaboration
Co-development
Cross-Marketing
Distributive Production
Licensing

WORKFORCE

Operational Innovation
Functional Innovation
Behavioral Training
Trade Secret Training
IP Training
Collaboration Training
Cross-Team Communication

CUSTOMERS

Customer Innovation
Innovative Suggestions
Market Suggestions
Customer Perspective
New Customer Niches

DEVELOP SECURE BRANDS

Develop Barriers to Entry

Assess Market Relationships
Assess Intellectual Capital
Encourage Innovation
Capture Developing IP

Secure Trade Secrets
Secure IP

Innovate Processes
Renew and Renovate Structure

Anticipate Shifts in IP Trends
Monitor Regional & Global IP
IP Risk Training
Brand Value Training

GROOM FOR SALE / RAISE CAPITAL

Hone the Model
Rationalize the Model
Rationalize the Plan
Rationalize the Assets
Develop the Presentation
Identify Your Own Best Buyer
Define the Ideal Investor
Preset Parameters
Know Your Buyers/Investors
Filter Buyers/Investors
Assess Transitions
Assess Integration

DEVELOP SOLUTIONS:

BUSINESS MODELS/PLANS

Re-Construct Model/Plan
Refine Structure
Debug Flaws
Adapt to Changes World
Review & Challenge
Functional Guidance
Understand Effects of Contracts/Leases/Licenses

REGULATORY ANALYSIS

Single Issue / Issue Sets
Monitor Legislation
Monitor Regulation
Define Trends
Monitor Enforcement
Anticipate Threats
Identify Problems

PRODUCTS

Marketing Review
Advertising Guidance
Problem Identification
Process Flaw Scrutiny
Production Anomalies

WORKFORCE

Noncompete Review
FCPA Review
Risk Review
Conflict Pre-emption
Team Resolutions
Monitor Ex-employees' Next Gigs

COMPETITIVENESS

ID Direct/Indirect/Potential Competition
ID Marketing Threats
ID Patent Infringement
ID Product Trends/Threats
ID Technology Trends/Threats
ID Sentimental Threats
Preserve Competitiveness
Pre-empt Obsolescence
Patrol Competition

CUSTOMERS

Complaint Solutions
Complaint Avoidance
Complaint to Innovation
Adaptation
New Niches
Develop Alliances

ACQUISITIONS

Develop Parameters for Acquisitions
Build Screens
Rethink Future Path

Identify Industry Trends
Identify Collaboration
Size up Potential Targets/Threats
Assess Risks/Benfits
Assess Climate for Change
Focus on Target Reality
Oversee Diligence

Expats E, L, EB-5

Understand the Business, Social and Geographical Landscape
Lever Cultural Trends & Synergies
Pre-empt Cultural Dissonances

I SPOT WHAT OTHER EXPERTS MISS...

Dilemma >> Resolution

Strategies For Resilience & Resolution: 4Dimensional Assessment - Conciliation

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