Growth is not just about buying and selling a business; it is about identifying new business models, responding to government shifts around public sector savings and adapting the organisation to reflect the changing business requirements. All of this requires the Board to have a clear business strategy based on insightful information.
Having hunkered down during the first wave of the recession, many companies are now rewriting their three to five year plans. Where will future growth come from? With market growth prospects looking tough; cost cutting programmes having been implemented but with increasing competitor pressure it is no surprise that companies are looking to inorganic growth (M&A) in order to maintain or improve their market position.
Lots of data but no information: Do you have the right information to help you decide how to grow your business? Huge investments in IT don't necessarily guarantee better quality or provide the necessary insight to make better business decisions.
The organisational value chain is becoming increasingly complex. An ever expanding group - suppliers, service providers, customers, shareholders and many other external parties now all have a stake in the business strategy.
 The boundaries between public sector and private sector are rapidly evaporating and the fiscal weakness of governments is accelerating the pace of change.
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