Strategies
Clarity That Connects the Whole Business
Part of The Performance Framework™, Strategise defines what truly drives performance — creating a joined-up business strategy that unites leaders, priorities, and functions around a shared direction.
It’s where strategy stops being a slide deck and becomes something people can actually deliver.
Why it matters
Ambitious organisations don’t fail for lack of ideas — they fail for lack of focus.
Most are chasing too many priorities, led by leaders who are already stretched.
Strategise brings structure and simplicity to ambition — turning competing goals into a clear, actionable direction that drives results.
When clarity improves, effort aligns — and execution accelerates.
Because clarity is the foundation of performance.
What it involves
Strategy made simple — designed for delivery.
Through structured facilitation, challenge, and alignment, Strategise helps executive teams cut through noise and focus on what creates value.
It builds a strategy that’s understood, measurable, and deliverable — across every function and portfolio.
What It Involves
Strategy Made Simple — Designed for Delivery
Through structured facilitation, challenge, and alignment, Strategise helps executive teams cut through noise and focus on what creates value.
It builds a strategy that’s understood, measurable, and deliverable — across every function and portfolio.
Strategic Clarity
Clear priorities, goals, and measures that align leaders and guide execution.
⬩ 20–30% faster strategic decision-making; reduced confusion and rework across leadership functions.
Alignment & Ownership
Shared understanding and accountability across the executive team.
⬩ Improved cross-functional collaboration and delivery traction; visable uplift in engagement and ownership.
Executable Direction
A tangible roadmap with milestones, metrics, and governance.
⬩ Shorter time-to-delivery on key initiatives; higher ROI from focused investment and resource alignment.
Momentum
A foundation that fuels the next phase: Mobilise, Optimise, and Realise..
• Sustained engagement and retention of top-performing leaders.
“Nic brought structure and focus where there was noise and complexity — we could finally see the signal through the noise.”
— COO, Retail Group
How it fits in The Performance Framework™
Strategise → Mobilise → Optimise → Realise
Strategise defines the clarity that powers everything else — leadership alignment, capability, and consistent performance across the business.
Once direction is set, Strategy in Action cascades that clarity through every division and function, setting the stage for Mobilise, where leaders build the capacity and cohesion to deliver under pressure.
Who Is It For?
Who It’s For
For senior teams who need clarity that sticks, across functions, business units, or portfolio entities.
Strategise is designed for organisations and leaders who:
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Need a shared, executable direction across multiple priorities or divisions
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Are entering a phase of growth, transformation, or restructuring
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Want a strategy that connects ambition with delivery
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Value an inclusive, practical process that builds alignment and ownership
Ideal for:
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CEOs, MDs, and Executive Teams setting or refreshing strategic direction
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Strategy, Transformation, or HR Directors leading complex change
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Boards and Investors seeking sharper focus and alignment across multi-entity or portfolio businesses
If everything feels important, Strategise defines what truly matters — turning noise into a clear, actionable path forward.
Typical Format
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Investment
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1. Core Service: Strategy Foundations - Clarity That Drives Performance
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2. Extension Service: Strategy in Action - Translating Clarity into Execution
Two Options — from Clarity to Activation
1. Strategy Foundations – Clarity That Drives Performance.
This is where business strategy begins.
We define the direction, priorities, and success measures that make execution possible, creating a focus that leaders can actually deliver against.
What it involves:
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Discovery: Executive interviews and diagnostics to understand current challenges and ambitions
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Facilitation: Workshops to define priorities, measures, and accountability
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Design: Strategy on a Page — your vision, goals, KPIs, and ownership model
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Integration: Playback and alignment session to confirm collective buy-in
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Support: Advisory feedback and refinement between sessions
Typical Duration: 4–8 weeks
Typical Investment: £6,250 – £18,000
(Varies by scope, complexity, and time required to deliver high-quality outcomes and materials.)
2. Strategy in Action – Translating Clarity into Execution
Once the group-level strategy is defined, the challenge is translating that clarity across every division, function, and portfolio.
Strategy in Action cascades and activates your strategy across the business, ensuring everyone is aligned, accountable, and moving in the same direction.
What it involves:
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Functional Workshops: Partnering with divisional or functional heads to turn strategy into actionable plans
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Portfolio Alignment: Integrating functional inputs into a single enterprise roadmap
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3-Year Roadmap: Clear milestones, ownership, and success measures
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Governance Rhythm: Cadence and review cycles to keep progress visible and accountable
Typical Duration: 8–12 weeks
Typical Investment: £7,000 – £20,000
(Varies depending on portfolio complexity, number of functions, and scope of planning.)
Outcome:
A connected strategic system where every function and portfolio operates from the same page, building the foundation for Mobilise.