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The nature of VC business is taking risk. Investing in promising business ideas. When things don’t develop as expected an experienced turn-around manager can help.
There are 5 different types of existential crisis: the sales crisis, the financial crisis, the technological crisis, the organizational crisis and the emotional crisis.
If your business is in a crisis, you typically are facing more than one – it’s often a combination of crisis and one fuels the other. A massive negative spiral which prevents you from making progress.
So what are we as experienced and good turn-around managers do to get the turn-around done?
We identify the root cause, the very major problem. We break the whole company down to its core, we then make that profitable and only after that we scale.
It may sound too simple, but yes: often enough the root cause is a lack of competence in one of the very vital core business functions: sales, marketing, development/technology – you name it. As an example, in tech companies this may be a brilliant mind in creativity and development, but with a lack of competence in organising business processes. Or people management. Or the lack of knowledge about modern development technologies. Or how to guide through a tech transformation. And still responsible for all of that.
Sometimes managers hesitate even though they recognize these problems – for fear of upsetting or losing that brilliant colleague.
We call this the path to planned company suicide.
Our golden rule to get the turn-around done: face the facts, then act!
Clarifying goals for every department, get the people to hyper-focus on their responsibilities is key. With this we ensure efficiency throughout all business areas.
Remember: energy flows where attention goes. Therefore: focus, focus, focus.
INTERIM MANAGEMENT
Project based
You face a temporary lack of resources in top management positions?
If things are important and urgent at the same time it is vital to get an experienced leader on short notice. Rely on our Interim Management Service
Our INTERIM MGMT Services are for you if...
- You just need to bridge a temporary gap of management capacity for 3-18 months.
- You do not have the time to search via headhunter/HR, instead you urgently need a manager. Now.
- You need a „rock in the wild sea“, an experienced manager who is fixing the problems and later hands over to the long term management.
- Your next gen management still needs some guidance/active sparring.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Project based
You need active support exactly when needed? M&A for most companies are extraordinary efforts.
Ensuring business continuity and gaining true value from mergers & acquisitions at the same time it is project based M&A support you should vote for.
Our M&A Services are for you if...
- You are in the middle of a M&A process, which is overwhelming and need a helping hand, which is not a lawyer or tax advisor.
- You want to prepare your company to maximize the value you can get.
- You are acquiring and need support during post-merger integration.
- You want to get an additional reality check on a potential acquisition from a neutral point of view clarifying which pitfalls are there.
ADVISORY BOARD
Continuously
Experience, controlling, an outside-in view and a supportive network enables the management to work on the company.
Helping the management in charge to work appropriately on the company (not only in the company) you should vote for an advisory board.
Our BOARD Services are for you if...
- You want to challenge your business plan as well as your results on a regular base with experienced managers.
- You want to bring in „external“ view into your family owned business and benefit from the extensive network of your Advisory Board members.
- You want to strengthen your ability to navigate complex challenges with more confidence.
- You want someone to hold your management team accountable for achieving company targets.
CHARGE FORWARD WITH OUR TRUSTED PROCESS
Business Roadmaps Built Exactly To Your Needs
STEP 1 | Discovery
We want to truly understand our clients.
Let’s jump on a call where we discuss your actual situation, your main needs and what you are looking for. It is to clarify your point of view as well as your expectations on future development.
STEP 2 | assessment
Its about circumstances, dependencies and possibilities
We’ll get a clear overview about the status quo, do’s and don’ts, as well as any limitations you might have to face. Based on that you’ll get our „big rock“ tailormade recommendations.
STEP 3 | roadmap
We will plan, do and act together.
You want to proceed?
Then let’s break the big rocks into doable pieces, define the roadmap, work on the topics, measure success and adjust (where necessary).
What our clients say
“The way Gerd addressed our topics was very straightforward, managing to put an end to my hesitation and uncertainty within just a few hours. Definitely commendable!”
István Lengyel, CEO & owner of BeLazy.cat
“In working with Gerd, we have found him to be precise and candid, even if unpleasant truths must be communicated. More importantly, he has the rare capability of thinking and conceptualizing at high level, but also translating this into a practical plan. Gerd carries his assignment to the end, he doesn’t stop half-way”
Geert Vanderhaeghe, General Manager Lexitech
“Making changes can be rather chaotic. With Gerd on our side, it feels like a pleasant journey full of experiences reaching great destinations.”
Tina Julsgaard, CEO & owner of Comunica.DK-Translations
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Why collaborate with us?
When we work together you will gain:
All of our experience throughout >20years of top management experience, 6x M&A transactions, 2x own startups (marketplaces), 1 IPO
Valuable real life comparision: Gerd is still active in business being involved in several Advisory Boards (Weezy-VR, Aspect Solutions, Comunica.dk) and being active in consulting projects
Benefits from a great personel/personal network within Software Industry, Language (Service) Industry, as well as Sports Goods Industry
Faster decision cyles, an effective and efficient organizsation as well as clarity about business direction (road to success)
An outside-in view on important topics as well as direct access to an effective and flexible sparring, whenever you need it
Best in class profitability and the right level of growth – tailormade for you
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