SKCI’s 5 Key Questions (5KQ) Strategy Series
Insight Article: Strategy Series Question 1 – Where are we now?
Insight Article: Strategy Series Question 1 – Where are we now?“Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.”Many business leaders find the process of developing strategy quite daunting. Part of the...
Insight Article: Strategy Series Question 2 – Where do we want to go?
Insight Article: Strategy Series Question 2 - Where do we want to go?Continuing The 5KQ Approach In the previous article we looked at the first of the Five Key Questions (5KQ) for Strategy Development, namely ‘Where are we now?’. The second Question in the 5KQ series...
Insight Article: Strategy Series Question 3 – What are we going to do (differently?)
Insight Article: Strategy Series Question 3 - What are we going to do (differently?)Stage 3 of the 5KQ Approach In the previous articles we looked at the first two of the Five Key Questions (5KQ) for Strategy Development, namely ‘Where are we now?’ and ‘Where do we...
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Some 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.
Latest Insight from SKCI
Insight Article: 5 Steps to Developing an Effective Sustainability Strategy – Part 1
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).
Blog: Is Slowing Down the Key to Productivity?
Many successful business people identify with being a ‘Type A’ personality, which we colloquially agree means ambitious, action oriented, goal driven and tenacious. This often translates to a full schedule and a long To Do List with big goals to achieve. However, we are all limited by the time and energy we have available to succeed, so it’s useful to develop strategies to maximise productivity.
Insight Article: Sustainability and the Board
It seems that climate change is rarely out of the news these days; jostling for top-spot with COVID, Brexit and US politics. Yet, in SKCI’s experience, the Directors of many companies are still struggling to define a clear strategy for sustainability and climate change. Smaller companies are often doing little whilst it is easy for larger companies to focus on the legal requirements…
