Executive advisory

1. Brief service summary

Provide a structured space for a leader to examine a strategic question, challenge assumptions and prepare choices. The engagement prioritises sound reasoning and understanding of the possible consequences of the directions envisaged.

2. Your needs

You must choose between several directions, address an unfamiliar situation or take a step back from an important decision. Information is incomplete, and internal viewpoints may be difficult to reconcile.

You seek someone who can structure the reflection, question assumptions and make the options clearer.

3. Objectives of the engagement

The engagement aims to clarify the decision problem, distinguish facts from interpretations and examine relevant scenarios. It helps formulate decision criteria, acceptable risks and checks needed before commitments are made.

The leader fully retains the decision and responsibility for the choices made.

4. Indicative scope

Discussions may concern an opportunity, a development difficulty, a business model change or a strategic priority. The scope is defined around specific questions and may evolve by agreement.

This service prioritises the leader’s strategic reflection. Organising the executive agenda or coordinating decisions across functions may fall within practice 20.

5. Possible delivery arrangements

Confidential interviews, review of authorised documents and sessions comparing options may be arranged. An agreed frequency allows assumptions and new information to be revisited.

6. Possible deliverables

Deliverables may include reflection notes, decision frameworks, scenario summaries or a list of matters for further examination. Their formalisation depends on the agreed level of confidentiality.

7. Conditions and limitations

The engagement confers no management powers, formal appointment as a corporate officer or right of representation. It does not replace the specialist advice required. No economic result is guaranteed. Confidentiality rules, conflicts of interest and the boundary with service 20.02 must be specified.