Value Capture

Marakon works with Executives and their teams to turn a change in strategic direction into tangible actions and improved performance. We work with Executive sponsorship inside businesses to translate the new strategic direction into a transformation blueprint, mobilise the organization, steer the change effort, and maintain the execution standard required to ensure the optimal balance of pace, impact, and strategic consistency.

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The risk of incrementalism and the importance of clear strategy during periods of uncertainty

Chairpersons and CEOs are at risk of becoming incremental in their thinking as a natural defense to today’s uncertain environment. We observe companies that are at risk of getting stuck given the extreme set of existential risk CEOs and Board members face in managing through today’s environment. They may take comfort from managing operational improvements within their control and shy away from bold choices that might deliver competitive advantage by fundamentally altering their strategy.

Re-Base the Plan; Regain Control - Food and Beverage

Covid-19 has created significant uncertainty for the Food and Beverage sector. How can business leaders re-gain a measure of agency over their short-term business performance? Marakon recommends formulating a 12-24 month plan to re-base your strategic plan to re-gain visibility and control over the alternative futures possible. This can arm you with the knowledge needed to make the right cost, investment, and financing choices now and over the next few months – choices that will help you not only survive, but also outperform when the recovery comes.

Food for Thought: Beyond the Growth vs. Cost Debate

The global food manufacturing industry has historically benefited from a period of embedded market growth driving exceptional shareholder returns. As market growth has slowed, executives are under increasing pressure to change their focus. In this article, we discuss why trading a uni-dimensional focus on revenue growth for a uni-dimensional focus on cost reduction is not likely to drive sustained growth in shareholder value. We explore why moving away from “pendulum management” is particularly challenging for large food manufacturers, and suggest ways forward.

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