Episode 1: Stuttering Growth
Mike has built his company from the ground up. He has worked hard and has always been driven by his determination to become the top player in the industry. He enjoys staying a step ahead of the competition. Especially in this market, which is highly competitive and always changing. However, with his keen business acumen and innovative ideas, that has not been a problem in recent years.
Mike has built his company from the ground up. He has worked hard and has always been driven by his determination to become the top player in the industry. He enjoys staying a step ahead of the competition. Especially in this market, which is highly competitive and always changing. However, with his keen business acumen and innovative ideas, that has not been a problem in recent years.
Until a few months ago, growth was strong, and revenue was on the rise; the numbers don’t lie. Mike sprang into action, devising new campaigns and setting a different strategy in motion. But no matter what he has tried since then, it hasn’t yielded results. And that makes him nervous.
He has gathered his team together to brainstorm possible solutions once again. Then he realizes something. He looks around the table and sees the familiar faces of his team that he values so much. For years, they have come up with the best ideas. But now he notices something. He hears how the flow of ideas starts up in the same way again and how the same pattern unfolds before his eyes. This isn’t working anymore.
His company is no longer the small startup it was years ago but has grown into a medium-sized player in the industry. However, the business processes and structure have not kept pace with this growth. This hinders further expansion and smooth operations. He will now truly need to focus on hiring additional staff.
But he has been facing problems there for a while as well. The demand for talented employees far exceeds the supply, making the recruitment of new staff a complex task. Mike’s company is known for its innovative products and positive work culture, but even that doesn’t seem to be enough to attract potential employees in a competitive job market.
He needs help. A fresh perspective. Someone from outside who can help elevate the company once again. With this thought in mind, he starts looking for a consulting firm that can assist with this.