Glean Consulting: Removing barriers to growth
We are a boutique consultancy specialising in growing SMEs and start-ups. We are headquartered in Kent, UK and active in the UK and across Europe.
Our clients
Many of our clients are companies that have grown from small beginnings to a national or international reach. They have outgrown their initial setup and are finding that the way their business works doesn't support further growth.
We are typically brought in by passionate leadership teams who believe in their business model and are looking for effective, targeted support.
We are typically brought in by passionate leadership teams who believe in their business model and are looking for effective, targeted support.
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What we do
The most common barriers to growth include inefficient or disjointed processes, weak management controls and structures that no longer work for the business.
Every business if different, and faces a unique set of challenges. When we start working with a client we first spend time to understand the business and what needs to be in place for continued success. We then help our clients define concrete steps towards a well managed organisation, support the change journey and help them stay on track.
Every business if different, and faces a unique set of challenges. When we start working with a client we first spend time to understand the business and what needs to be in place for continued success. We then help our clients define concrete steps towards a well managed organisation, support the change journey and help them stay on track.
"“If you want something new, you have to stop doing something old”
The way companies do things changes over time. Fast-growing businesses often find that their processes start to hinder, instead of helping them. Without intervention this can stifle and frustrate good teams. |
"If you can't measure it you can't improve it"
Without useful markers of success, and key information often stored in separate systems or spreadsheets, it can be difficult to plan ahead and identify issues early on. Effective controls and performance measures allow fast and effective decision making. |
"Structure: The quality of being organised"
Growing organisations don't need complex structures, but they need to organise themselves in a way that facilitates collaboration and doesn't handicap agile and informed leadership. |
Why work with us?
Our philosophy is that there is no 'one size fits all' solution. While you will benefit from our experience in a range of organisations (including blue-chip and fast-growing private equity funded companies), we don't shoehorn in something that doesn't suit your business. Our work is grounded in good practice, but tailored to your needs. We work fast and get results quickly, so you can go back to concentrating on growing your business.
Are you a not-for profit or small community-based business? Get in touch about our prop-bono mentoring and consulting support program!
Are you a not-for profit or small community-based business? Get in touch about our prop-bono mentoring and consulting support program!
