Examples
Composite situations based on patterns we see in UK SMEs and mid-sized companies. Not client case studies with confidential detail.
Headcount doubled in 18 months. Founders still approved most hires and discounts. We introduced spend and hiring thresholds, a weekly commercial forum, and role charters for functional leads. Decision lag on commercial exceptions dropped within one quarter.
Second generation taking operational control. We clarified board versus executive topics, redesigned the monthly performance pack, and defined plant-level decision rights so the MD was not copied on every maintenance purchase.
Two partnership cultures, overlapping committees. We simplified the meeting architecture, set joint partner decision rules, and aligned reporting on utilisation and pipeline without forcing identical tools on day one.