Strategy
At Lagrange Global, we are committed to adding value to our client’s business. It is not enough for consultants to suggest a certain course of action to a client-the consultant must quantify the impact of a strategy change on the client’s bottom line.
Lagrange Global’s employs a hypothesis-driven approach supported by rigorous research. Whenever possible we quantify the impact of our conclusions on our customer’s bottom line because at the end of the day, if our customers don’t know how our conclusions/recommendations will improve profitability, it’s just talk.
Whether you’re launching a new product or considering an investment transaction, as part of the management team for your company you owe it to your stakeholders to collect the proper data and perform rigorous analysis before executing a significant change in strategy.
Growth Strategy
Growing a company can be difficult. Fast growing companies can face issues with meeting demand and must strike a balance between growing the organization to meet this demand and keeping costs in check to maintain profitability. Growth companies also risk adversely impacting core business by targeting adjacent markets too soon. The right strategy for organic growth is important to ensure the longevity of a fast growing company.
Mature companies, on the other hand, may face weakening demand and must balance cost reductions with initiatives to increase demand for their products and services. The company might also be distracted with market segments, products, and/or services that don’t necessarily match the company’s strenghts.
A consulting engagement often provides a fresh perspective on the challenges these companies face every day. Through rigorous research and quantitative analysis the consultant can help the growth company understand the requirements for vertical or horizontal organic growth and help the mature company refocus to restore growth while cutting operational costs.
Market Analysis
Qualitative and quantitative market research and analysis are the backbone of a sound market analysis. Choosing the correct data is as important, if not more important, than the methods used to analyze the data. At Lagrange Global, we take the extra time to validate the applicability of the data toward the objectives before we begin the analysis phase of an engagement.
Prematurely analyzing data can cause a consultant to inadvertently seek data to support preliminary unsupported conclusions. We prefer to spend the time to find the correct data, analyze, and let the results speak for themselves no matter how hard they are to accept. If our customers wanted to pay us to tell them something they already know they wouldn’t need us in the first place!
Business Case Definition
Engaging a consulting firm to aid in the development of a business case can be tricky. Some firms have extremely capable analysts employing robust proprietary financial models yet lacking relevant industry experience. Other firms have industry veterans yet lack strong analysts or employ weak financial models. Lagrange Global consultants possess both relevant industry experience and strong analytical skills, essential to ensuring the business case will stand up to scrutiny during the due diligence process.
Assessing risk in the due diligence phase is a crucial element of a good business case. Without relevant industry experience the subtle, and sometimes very expensive, risks will remain hidden. Years of operations management experience coupled with extensive quantitative analysis skills allow LGC’s consultants to assess and quantify risk thoroughly, allowing our customers to feel comfortable knowing no stone has gone unturned.
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