Capabilities
General Management Consultancy
Mergers & Acquisitions are often complex to negotiate and replete with a host of challenges and potential derailers, both at the pre and post-acquisition stages. This is where an able advisor like SSA can help make the process smooth and relatively hassle-free. At SSA, we understand the nuances of negotiating cultural complexities and balancing stakeholder interests while pursuing an ambitious corporate strategy. Our aim is to ensure that the new organization has the right strategies in place with the right people with clearly defined structure, roles and streamlined operating procedures to ensure a high-performance organization right from the get-go.
What We Do
Strategy Integration
- Discover the purpose, vision & values of the merged entity.
- Develop Marketing, Product, Operations & Human Resource strategies.
- Evolve business goals – short & long term.
- Identify business KPIs that will drive performance.
People Integration
- Review the current structure and restructure it to suit the new organisation.
- Review people's job descriptions and roles in order to avoid duplication.
- Establish Key Result Areas (KRAs) and Goals in line with the new structure, and new job roles.
Process Integration
- Review processes across the organisation with a 'Lean lens' with a view to eliminate duplication and simplify processes, identify and document best practices befitting the new organisation.
- Establish a process management system to capture, document and standardise the to-be processes across the organisation.
- Train people and orient them to the new processes, roles, responsibilities and KPIs.
How We Help Clients
- Our approach is to deeply understand the board’s vision and to play the role of a trusted advisor to help realise the vision for the M&A. Understanding the context is just as important as evolving the right strategy. For example, a company may be pursuing a strategy of acquisition to expand its product portfolio, market reach or vertically integrate. In each case, the approach may vastly vary. Sometimes our advice may come in the form of a pre-acquisition feasibility study to verify the claimed capacity of the unit under consideration and advice on its long-term growth potential.
Our growth advisory service offers a comprehensive approach to assisting organizations in achieving their growth objectives. With a focus on assessing external opportunities for growth, we provide valuable insights and strategic recommendations to drive sustainable expansion. We begin by conducting a thorough assessment of the external landscape, analyzing market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities. This enables us to identify potential areas for growth and evaluate their feasibility. We conduct a thorough financial feasibility analysis to validate the proposed growth model. We assess market size, potential clients, target segments, pricing strategies, and expected outcomes. This validation process ensures that the proposed growth model is realistic, achievable, and aligned with the organization's financial objectives.
Change management is a critical component of our growth advisory service. We understand that successful growth initiatives often require organizational transformation. We provide guidance and support in navigating change, helping organizations effectively manage the transition and mitigate any potential challenges. We help onboard various stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration throughout the growth journey. We facilitate communication and engagement among key internal and external stakeholders, fostering a shared vision and commitment to achieving growth objectives.
In summary, our growth advisory service combines meticulous assessment of external opportunities, strategic SWOT analysis, stakeholder onboarding, change management support, growth projections, and financial feasibility validation. Through our comprehensive approach, we empower organizations to make informed decisions and implement successful growth strategies that drive long-term success.
