Video: Stephen Kirk’s interview for Planet Mark’s Zero Carbon ‘Battle Bus’ Tour
Video: Stephen Kirk's interview for Planet Mark's Zero Carbon 'Battle Bus' TourOne of SKCI's clients, Planet Mark, has been driving around the country in a blue, electric bus to encourage meaningful action towards net zero and carbon neutral status. The eight-month...
Video: The Role of ESG in Accelerating the Transition to a Net Zero Carbon Economy
Stephen Kirk (CEO of SKCI) appeared as an expert taking part in Planet Mark’s Webinar in June 2021. Planet Mark was also joined by Lisa Codo, ESG Product Specialist at Moody’s and Daniel Watson, Head of Sustainability at Amber Infrastructure to discuss how ESG can accelerate the transition to net zero and the UN 2030
Driving Success: The Imperative of a Strong ESG Strategy for Businesses
It seems that almost every day there is something in the media about climate change and ESG (Environmental and Social Governance). This media attention is likely to increase in the run up to the COP26 conference in Glasgow. Most large companies now report on their ESG performance
Remote Work Revolution: Examining the Long-Term Benefits of Flexible Work Arrangements
In previous years the concept of a location independent working life, meaning you can work effectively from anywhere, has been on the wish list of many. This can be referred to as WFA (Work From Anywhere). Pre-pandemic very few managed to make WFA a reality, some examples of those who did are those with their own online businesses, digital nomads
Sustainable Success Blueprint: Five Steps to an Effective Business Strategy
Much has been written about the importance of measuring carbon emissions and the importance of addressing climate change. Indeed, this is increasingly becoming a legal requirement with, for example, larger companies in the UK having to report against SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting).
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Client Testimonials
In working with SKCI our key goal was to raise investment for the company, Stephen has been critical to that project and we now have our first stage of funding in the bank. SKCI supported Turnkey during the investment process by reviewing corporate governance, managing the discussions with the potential investors and developing a valuation model for the business. Following this investment, we have asked Stephen to join the board of Turnkey where he is helping us to develop the business further.
As CEO of a small but growing company, it is essential to have around you the experience needed to guide you through the risks and opportunities that you encounter. Stephen Kirk has been there for me, the Board and Management Team at The Planet Mark, mentoring us individually and providing vital additional expertise and resource for us to rapidly and safely grow the business. It’s so important to have that support there, on tap. But his support goes beyond his direct experience, it is also his calmness and humour that makes the whole process productive, rewarding and enjoyable. And that makes all the difference.
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SKCI’s Strategy Hub is your One-Stop-Shop for all your business strategy needs. You will find SKCI’s 5 Key Questions (5KQ) of Business Strategy. Work your way through from article 5KQ 1 – 5, or dip in and out as you like. A growing library of Strategy Tools are available to download in easy to use Word and Powerpoint format.
Core Competence Analysis – SKCI Business Strategy Tool
Core Competence Analysis – SKCI Business Strategy ToolBackground Core Competence Analysis is an essential part of strategy development as it sheds light on the skills and strategic assets an organisation has or might need to gain for successful growth. There are...
Competitor Positioning Matrix – SKCI Business Strategy Tool
Competitor Positioning Matrix– SKCI Business Strategy ToolBackground The Competitor Position Matrix was developed by the technology consulting firm Gartner and is sometimes known as the Gartner Magic Quadrant. The function of the Matrix is to compare the market...
Porter’s Value Chain – SKCI Business Strategy Tool
Porter's Value Chain – SKCI Business Strategy ToolBackground Michael Porter designed a strategic chart to identify where the value is added into the organisation. The concept of Value Chain involves all aspects of the operational activities from sourcing of raw...
