ArtDecor Design Studio had no clear sense of purpose, as reflected by the lack of a vision and mission statement. Without clear goals and plans, they struggled to prioritise their efforts and allocate resources effectively, resulting in missed opportunities to achieve their desired outcomes. In addition to this, the business owner had plans to pass the baton to the next generation, however he had no robust and documented succession plan. The company was looking at grooming the next generation to become the custodian of the family business.

Organisation Culture Consulting

Our consultants facilitated a visioning workshop with the leaders of the business to understand their evolving needs, aspirations, as well as any emerging trends that could impact the organisation.

Leadership Consulting

1. Succession Planning Framework & Process

To allow for a successful transition of power and leadership, we helped ArtDecor Design Studio identify responsibilities, followed by an upskilling program to align and develop the skills of the next generation. Passing the family business to the next generation is complex and involves analysing a number of complex issues. A six-step succession planning framework and process is established to help Artdecor to create a robust succession plan for the company, involving:

• Identify key roles
• Build success profile
• Nominate successors
• Assess developmental needs
• Develop talent
• Measure progress

Process Management

1. Objectives and Key Results (OKR), a goal-setting methodology, was introduced to ArtDecor to help the team set measurable goals, track progress and align actions to the organisation’s strategy.

2. A Strategy Map was developed for ArtDecor to demonstrate a logical, cause-and-effect between objectives. With this simple visual aid, we communicated how value was created by the company.

• We were able to provide a focal point that helps align everyone in the company, ensuring that everyone is working towards a single purpose. 

• OKR creates a unified sense of purpose across departments and teams. This alignment helped prevent silos and promoted collaboration, as every individual understands their contribution to the overarching goals.
• We expect a 56% increase in productivity. This is common when managers are involved in helping employees align their goals with the organisation’s needs. 
• Setting clear goals with employees is expected to improve employee retention by up to 50%. 
• ArtDecor was able to continue running their business operations smoothly with minimal disruptions. 
• By improving job filling for key positions through broader candidate search and faster decision making, average fill time is reduced by up to 20%.