Strategy development and implementation.


		CONSULTING

	“Know the difference between Pretending and Pre-tending. Pretending about something desired may be pleasant, yet Pretending is relatively powerless. In contrast, Pre-tending is to "Pre-take care of", to actively embrace the perception, risk, effort and work of something desired before it happens. Also, in contrast to Pretending, Pre-tending attracts into motion the infinite resources of the Universe. I like the example of Pre-tending a beautiful rose --as in watering and caring for a rose bush long before a rose is visible.” *Laura Teresa Marquez*


	OUR DIFFERENCE

	WE ARE A PREMIUM AFRICAN CONSULTING HOUSE. Our understanding of South African business, the economic and political environment and how it relates to global trends, coupled with diverse international experience in corporate/business at senior executive levels; gives Dual Point Consulting a competitive edge to draw from global insights to address African issues with African solutions.
	We firmly believe that the client is always part of the consulting process. By doing so we empower the client so that when our brief is complete, we do not leave the management team in a vacuum trying to come to terms with processes that they may not really understand. In short, we help build capacity to aid strategy implementation.
	Unlike some of the large consulting companies, we do not try to ‘force fit’ business processes or business models that may work well in the other countries, but are totally unsuitable for the South African business environment. All our recommendations to our clients’ come from a thorough understanding of their business and how best to improve its bottom line.


	OUR TOOLS

		What is strategy? Strategy is an informed planning and execution process through which a company delivers against its vision and shareholder mandate. Whilst the vision of the company comprises of what needs to be achieved, strategy is the how it will be achieved. Strategy is implemented through tactical action plans, operational plans and strategic projects. In assisting companies in the development of their strategies, we make use of the Balanced Scorecard or similar proven approaches. We also assist companies to cascade their strategies to functional, departmental and/or team level. We also ensure that the strategy is integrated into the company’s performance management process.

How do we start developing a strategy?
Strategy development starts with a clear understanding of where the business wants to go (i.e. the vision). Whilst the vision provides direction, the strategy sets out what needs to be achieved.

As part of our strategy work we often engage in activities such as enviroscanning, PESTEL or SWOT analyses and scenario planning. A critical aspect of strategy development is to ensure that the Balanced Scorecard and strategic initiatives are defined with accountabilities, action plans and timelines.

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CORPORATE STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT MODEL

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BALANCED SCORECARD IN DEVELOPING A COMPANY’S STRATEGY

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	Strategy implementation Strategy is only as good as its implementation. We can develop and document the world’s best strategy, but if it does not guide the organisation towards achieving its vision, it is worthless. We strive to cascade the strategy from a company or enterprise level to functional and operational strategies. Each function or department is then able to understand its role in achieving the vision through our strategy development method. Once the strategy has been cascaded to operational level, it can be further broken down to a team or individual level, forming measurable individual goals and objectives. Our strategy work can be followed by a review of the organisations structure and processes. We are also able to develop strategy dashboards which enable the organisation and/or its functions to measure progress against strategic objectives. Often we are asked to refine or develop the company performance management system to ensure that the strategy is actioned. Call us to find out more on how we can assist your organisation to:

	Develop mission and vision statements
	Create a strategy that can be easily implemented
	Conduct a resource analysis
	Craft a functional integration plan
	Develop performance management systems
	Develop reward and recognition plans aligned to strategy
	Develop strategy dashboards


		Tel: +27 11 880 - 1517 \| Fax: +27 11 788 - 8887 \| Email: info@dualpointholdings.co.za \| Address: 191 Jan Smuts Ave, cnr 7th, Rosebank Corner, Rosebank, 2121, South Africa

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