Understand the decision and perspectives
Clarify the business question, what is at stake and where views differ. Review the evidence and hear from the relevant stakeholders.
Independent strategic counsel and structured leadership sessions to test assumptions, agree priorities and turn important decisions into coordinated action.
Discuss alignment and advisoryWhen an important decision needs an outside perspective, or leaders need to agree a shared direction.
Work directly with the CEO, Chair or relevant senior leaders. We agree the remit, confidentiality, participants and working rhythm; decision-making authority stays with your leadership team and board.
Clarify the business question, what is at stake and where views differ. Review the evidence and hear from the relevant stakeholders.
Define the questions to resolve, the people involved and the criteria for making choices. Agree whether advice, a working session or ongoing support is needed.
Challenge assumptions, explore alternatives and consider commercial trade-offs. Use advisory discussions or facilitated sessions to establish the best way forward.
Capture the decision, rationale, owners and next actions. Shape a leadership narrative and support preparation for board or team conversations where agreed.
Review progress and new evidence through agreed follow-up sessions. Surface barriers and emerging risks, and refine the advice or plan as needed.
At Schneider Electric, I brought stakeholders together through workshops to shape a shared direction for a new Energy Efficiency Division. The resulting CSR² narrative gave leadership and teams a common language for growth and customer value.
Explore the Schneider Electric example ↗Which decision would benefit from clearer thinking and shared direction?
Discuss alignment and advisory