Business Strategy Consulting
Are you and your executive team aligned on how you will “win” over the next 5 years? Achieve long-term organizational health with KGI’s proven Strategic Growth Framework and actionable plans tailored to align your leadership, give clarity to and energize your teams, and move confidently to your future goals.
The Strategic Growth Framework, developed by Keystone Group International, offers a creative and data-driven approach to business strategy development. It’s designed to address key organizational pain points and create long-term value.
What we’re hearing
Key issues facing companies are facing:
- Operational inefficiencies and internal silos: Independent business units and bottlenecks slow decision-making and reduce agility.
- Lack of strategic focus: Attempting to serve everyone as a customer dilutes focus, reduces profitability, and leads to burnout and disengagement.
- Reactive decision-making and unclear plans: Unclear goals create confusion, hindering proactive leadership and business agility.
- Falling behind competitors: Inflexibility and slow adaptation lead to missed opportunities and difficulty keeping pace in a competitive market.
- Vulnerability to external disruptions: Internal focus with limited awareness of the external landscape increases susceptibility to market shifts and technological disruptions.
- Leadership gaps: These leaders struggle with, strategic thinking, talent development and fostering the right culture for long-term success, leaving gaps in leadership capabilities, communication and organizational growth.
What our clients are saying
Review highlights for the KGI process and framework
- Increased decision-making confidence: “KGI gives us confidence on how to make decisions and what to say no to going forward.”
- Greater depth in executive discussions: “We have never had these discussions before; we’re now getting into the intricacies of our company.”
- Long-term versus reactive thinking: “We never realized how short-term and reactionary we were until we started having these discussions.”
- Structured and strategic focus: “The Keystone frameworks provide structure, clarity, and the ability to communicate better with our teams.”
- Ongoing engagement: “This process creates focus, and we want to push harder and keep doing more of this.”
KGI’s Strategy Development Approach
KGI’s business strategy services are rooted in our Strategic Growth Framework, which emphasizes a holistic and forward-thinking approach to solving these challenges. By analyzing both internal and external factors, KGI works to uncover the root causes of inefficiencies, disconnection, and stagnation.
Analyze
Assess internal and external factors to identify root causes of obstacles.
Envision
Develop a clear vision aligned with long-term objectives.
Plan
Translate the strategy into an annual plan with a roadmap, actionable steps, accountabilities and measurable outcomes.
Execute & Align
Ensure leadership and organizational culture are engaged and aligned.
Monitor & Adapt
Foster accountability through continuous consulting and iterative improvements.
What we deliver
The process involves several key elements:
- Partnership Approach: KGI immerses itself in the client’s business, becoming an active partner in the process. This level of involvement helps to maintain accountability, ensure momentum, and deliver consistent progress.
- Working Strategy Sessions: KGI engages leadership teams in collaborative sessions designed to drive alignment and clarity on strategic objectives. These sessions allow for candid discussions that had not previously taken place within many executive teams.
- Speed-to-Impact: To build confidence and momentum, KGI emphasizes capturing “quick wins.” This approach demonstrates immediate value, keeping the team energized and focused on the long-term vision.
- Consultative Process: KGI provides actionable insights and recommendations that respond to real-time reactions from the team. This helps accelerate decision-making and fosters a more dynamic approach to strategy.
- Plan Activation: As your business strategy moves into execution, KGI is with you every step of the way to hold your team accountable to delivering on your business goals.
The Results
After working with KGI, companies experience measurable improvements in both strategic clarity and operational efficiency. Outcomes include:
Executive confidence in the future
Leadership teams feel more assured about the company’s direction and their roles in shaping it.
Focused alignment on how to grow
Businesses emerge with a well-defined, enterprise-wide strategy that spans three to five years. This is the framework that provides focus and guides annual plans.
Enhanced employee communication
Regular business reviews and clear ownership of strategic goals promote accountability and encourage team members to make empowered decisions.
Improved accountability & empowered decision-making
Employees at all levels are more informed about the company’s direction, progress, and individual responsibilities.
Client Impact Stories
Journey Group
Journey Group uncovers clear growth path by facing hard organizational truths
Let’s work together
- Schedule a consultation to discuss your organization’s goals and challenges.
- Receive an individualized proposal based on your needs.
- Collaborate with our team to develop and implement actionable strategies.
- Maintain accountability with ongoing consulting.
Impactful change is waiting for you
Schedule an introductory conversation to learn how KGI can inspire your teams to think, act, and interact in new ways and position your company for sustainable growth.