Building a Future-Ready Growth Strategy and a Growth Engine

The Challenge

The client approached us with a pressing need for a cohesive, forward-looking strategy to guide their next five years. As we delved deeper, it became clear that to achieve this ambitious vision, several foundational areas needed attention. Aligning the top and middle management teams, fostering a unified organisational culture, and developing the capabilities of middle management were essential components to ensuring the success of this new strategic direction. The challenge was not just to design a plan on paper but to align the entire leadership structure and organisational culture to make it actionable and sustainable.

Our Approach

At 361 Degrees, we took a holistic approach to address the client’s needs. Recognizing that isolated interventions wouldn’t create lasting change, we designed an integrated solution that combined simulations, workshops, assessments, coaching, and project management. Here’s how we did it:

1. Strategic Simulations: We began by running a series of immersive business simulations. These were tailored to reflect the specific challenges the company was facing, allowing the leadership teams to experiment with different strategies in a risk-free environment. This enabled them to test assumptions, sharpen their strategic thinking, and align on a common vision for the next 5 years.
2. Workshops & Assessments: We conducted a series of workshops focused on leadership alignment, communication, and cultural assessment. The insights gathered from these workshops were critical in understanding the underlying cultural dynamics. Using bespoke assessments, we evaluated both the existing culture and the readiness of the organization to embrace change.
3. Leadership Coaching: Individual and group coaching sessions were held with top and middle management to strengthen their leadership skills and enhance collaboration. By fostering open dialogues, we bridged the gap between top-level executives and middle management, ensuring that everyone was on the same page regarding the company’s strategic goals.
4. Developing Middle Management: We focused on upskilling the middle management team through targeted development programs. These initiatives aimed to equip them with the tools and capabilities to drive change and support the company’s long-term strategic vision.
5. Project Management Support: To ensure that the new strategies were not just theoretical but actionable, our team provided ongoing project management support to track progress.

The Results

Today, the client is on a brand-new growth path, supported by a leadership team that is not only aligned but also empowered to drive the company forward. The company’s middle management has grown into a strong catalyst entity, capable of translating strategic objectives into day-to-day execution.