News & Publications
Tags:
The Elephant in the Boardroom – e-book
Some time ago, Jeffrey Janssen published the article The Elephant in the Boardroom, about seven boardroom dilemmas that quietly bring organisations to a halt, unless someone names them. The piece struck a nerve: many executives recognised the patterns of avoidance,...
Profit Is Not Enough: How Mature Companies Turn Cash Flow Into Real Value
What do you do when cash flow comes under pressure at a mature, stable company? How quickly can you turn that around, and more importantly, how do you prevent it in the first place?How a company manages cash flow differs sharply by life stage. In the life cycle of a...
More revenue, less room to breathe: the cash flow paradox of growth
What should you do when cash flow comes under pressure in a growing company? How quickly can you turn that around, and better still, how do you prevent it in the first place?The way you manage cash flow differs significantly across the life cycle of your company. We...
Cutting Costs.. with a Cheese Slicer or an Apple Corer
Managing Costs Does Not Start When the Numbers DisappointIn many organisations, proactive cost management only truly makes it onto the agenda when pressure mounts: disappointing revenue, tightening margins or a constrained cash position.Most organisations believe they...
Many Business Transfers Fail… Not Because of Money, But Because of Emotions and Lack of Structure
Why timely preparation is essentialOver the next decade, many business owners will need or want to transfer their company, driven largely by an ageing generation of entrepreneurs. While continuity is almost always the primary goal, a clear succession plan is absent in...
The elephant in the boardroom
7 Boardroom Dilemmas That Bring Organisations to a Standstill — Unless Someone Names Them Introduction: why this article?In many organisations, there is one conversation that never happens. An uncomfortable truth everyone senses, but no one names. We call it the...
Leading Beyond Limitations: Self-Awareness, Strong Teams & External Insights Unleash Leadership Potential
Paul Slovic , a famous decision-making expert decision-making, said: "A full understanding of human limitations will ultimately benefit the decision-maker more than will naïve faith in the infallibility of his intellect." In other words: “Understanding our own...
How To Build a Scalable and Agile Organisation?
We are regularly asked to advise on the structure of our clients' organisations and to think through the changes needed for a sustainable future. Where to start?Over the years, we have translated that question into a standard approach — tested and refined in practice...
Candor is honesty with respect. Not hammering a point. Not staying silent. But saying what needs to be said — even when it creates friction.
Candor: naming the elephant in the room — without becoming one yourselfEveryone talks about psychological safety. But in my view, Dutch business is still missing something more fundamental: candor. Genuine openness. The willingness to say things that have not yet been...
Building a financial organization for sustainable growth
As an entrepreneur, you have a vision for the future – and a dream to make it reality. That journey starts with building your organisation from the ground up, with your finance function growing alongside it. To achieve sustainable growth, the financial organisation...
The paradox of Risk Management
IntroductionOrganizations operate in a world full of uncertainty. From economic downturns to cyberattacks, unforeseen events can derail even the most carefully crafted plans. In today's dynamic market, risk management isn't an outdated periodic exercise for the overly...
Financiële strategieën voor snelgroeiende bedrijven
From Ambition to Sustainable Growth Growth is a wonderful thing. It proves you are doing something right: customers value your product or service, your team is expanding, and the market is calling. But rapid growth also carries risks. Without a solid financial...
