HobsonFord Associates

We provided a strategy on a key downstream activity through bespoke research. We carried out indepth research, consulted industry experts and presented a strategy based on evidence and an expert view. The strategy was adopted.

Working with Medium Sized Businesses (up to £500m sales)

We provided a new corporate strategy following the merger of two companies. This also supported the integration process with the added result of a better performance post-merger.

Working with Public and Voluntary Sector

Development of a new corporate strategy, using the Argenti Strategy Solution. Argenti has had extensive use in the Public and Voluntary sector and is a proven tool to establish a clear and practical strategic plan.

	Strategy - Our Track Record

	Working with Large Corporates
	Typically with large Corporates the need is to provide focused support in a critical area. Some examples of past projects are stated below: We provided a strategy on a key downstream activity through bespoke research. We carried out indepth research, consulted industry experts and presented a strategy based on evidence and an expert view. The strategy was adopted. We turned around a £70m p.a. business unit through a focused team working alongside the existing management team. We brought clarity to business direction and achieved a significant improvement in performance. We enabled our client to understand the cost differentials and sources of competitive advantage for an alternative manufacturing region / country. We provided a new commercial strategy for a business unit to help it re-focus in the face of changing markets some 2-3 years before the market changed. We established a market insights review process involving inhouse and external industry experts to provide authoritive views on future market demand.

	Working with Medium Sized Businesses (up to £500m sales)
	Medium sized business often do not have specialist development resource and our role is to support corporate as well as divisional or functional strategy. Some examples of past projects include: We provided a new corporate strategy following the merger of two companies. This also supported the integration process with the added result of a better performance post-merger. We helped embed the existing strategy, focusing on cultural and people issues as well as developing more detailed and tangible plans. We provided practical support on the implementation of a key market penetration strategy. We provided a segmentation of sales information, highlighting profitability by customer, product and market segment.

	Working with Public and Voluntary Sector
	Our background is commercial management but this can also be applied in the public and voluntary sectors. Our experience includes: Development of a new corporate strategy, using the Argenti Strategy Solution. Argenti has had extensive use in the Public and Voluntary sector and is a proven tool to establish a clear and practical strategic plan. Provision of interim management support during a period of substantial change.This includes day-to-day management of one location and the creation of a new structure and appointment of a new senior team.