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Understanding Transformational Change: why the size of your business really matters
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern business, transformational change has become a buzzword synonymous with growth, innovation, and most recently, post-pandemic survival. What is Transformational Change? Transformational change refers to a fundamental shift in the way an organisation operates. Unlike incremental change, which involves making small adjustments, transformational change is about rethinking and radically altering […]
Chief Transformation Officer: the emerging role in Private Equity
Welcome to our first ‘Insights from the Hub Report’, ‘Chief Transformation Officer: the emerging role in Private Equity 2024’. We’ve spent the last month or so speaking to industry experts on the emerging and newly critical role of the CTRO (Chief Transformation Officer). As businesses and industries seek to adapt and survive in uncertain times, […]
Cyber-attacks – Managing A Clear and Present Danger!
Cyber security should now be embedded in every company’s operational framework. We know that breaches are common and can have significant downsides – so how do businesses manage the threat of attack, create an environment where processes are not only put in place but adhered to and the threat is mitigated. Everyone thinks it won’t […]
Growth through transformation with Antelliq
The task Working with Antelliq, we quickly understood that they had ambitious growth targets across their EMEA operations and further afield . To achieve their ambitious growth targets we worked with the CIO and the wider team to deliver a multiple market digital transformation project. The action We created a business case to showcase the […]
Actum Private Equity Conference: panel discussion on becoming a successful Operating Partner
Rob Del-Maschio, Founder & CEO of the Siena Partnership, recently chaired an enlightening panel discussion with industry experts at the Actum Private Equity Conference. Members of the panel included: Elizabeth van den Berg, Executive Vice President, Insight Partners Tim Cochrane, Partner & Head of Full Potential Partners, Montagu Veronica Delgado, Independent Operating Partner Naresh Kumar, […]
Siena Partnership appoints Steven Haasz to drive its Insurance practice
The Siena Partnership, a boutique search and consulting firm, is delighted to welcome Steven Haasz to our Advisory Board. Steven will primarily support the firm as we continue to expand our proposition to the insurance sector. Steven will also become a member of our Advisory Board, helping to attract top-tier talent from other industries to […]
Siena runs second charity golf challenge in partnership with St Raphael’s Hospice
On 17 May, we hosted our second charity golf challenge at Royal Mid-Surrey in partnership with St Raphael’s hospice, a local charity in Merton and Sutton offering home-based and inpatient care, wellbeing services and bereavement support. On an immaculate course, six teams (made of industry leaders across PE, Tech, Finance and HR) went head-to-head in […]
Pulling together a business transformation engine with BCIC
The task BCIC wanted to integrate new technology to support transformational growth, giving them the capacity to create products and services, manage global expansion and become the number one supplier in their marketplace. They had full support from the Board, fully costed plans and a delivery team in place. They brought us in to give […]
Enabling better customer experiences for the DMA
The task The DMA is a trade organisation for data-driven marketers trying to empower marketing organisations to be more creative, innovative and ethical. They were keen to explore ways to create better interactions and experiences for their members and we wanted to show them how they could do this through digital change initiatives. It was […]
How does your business need to change for today’s digital reality?
There is an abundance of opportunity in the world of digital transformation, despite its risks and challenges. You can use an array of technologies within your company to improve customer experiences and operations. You can also use technology to enhance the company’s culture and facilitate the way your employees work with each another. This leads […]
How on earth do I carve out my CRM system?
For some, the CRM system of an organisation is like its beating heart. So, extracting parts of it from the parent company during a carve-out may feel like open heart surgery! Capabilities, commercials, data and functionality need to be carved out to create a business-as-usual eco-system in the new organisation. But where do you begin? […]
Overwhelmed by Tech Choices? Use these Steps to Align Technology with Business Change
When starting any business change initiative, the enabling technologies you choose matter. Choosing the right technologies can mean the difference between business change success, or failure. The growing business analysis industry is testament to the increasing need for new technologies as pathways for business change, innovation and improvement. Businesses that win out today are those […]
What makes a carve-out successful?
Here are a few pointers on what you should do to avoid the pitfalls and challenges of a carve-out. 1. Mitigate risk In an ideal world, any new business you carve out from its parent, should have infrastructure, resources and talent to operate effectively. But quite often they don’t. De-risk this by carrying out carve-out […]
How Digital Transformation Goes Wrong
Like jumping on any bandwagon, it’s a bumpy ride and many fall off along the way. When it’s done right, digital transformation can bring enormous value to an organisation, but you need to get these five things right before launching any digital change project. 1. Senior leadership support If the CEO or the CIO don’t […]
Delivering long-term, sustainable value for Guardian Media Group (GMG)
The task When we began our partnership with The Guardian News and Media, we had to clearly define what they wanted and how we could achieve it to deliver long-term, sustainable value. The action During the discovery phase of the project, we gained a deep understanding of the challenges the group faced in the light of industry […]
Siena Partnership joins forces with Paul Monteith to launch its new Change Assurance practice
Siena Partnership, a boutique search and consulting firm, is delighted to welcome Paul Monteith as a Director. Paul will head up the firm’s new Change Assurance practice as Siena Partnership continues to expand its client services in Change and Transformation. Paul Monteith brings a wealth of delivery and assurance expertise to The Siena Partnership gained […]
Digital Transformation and Outsourcing: the answer to zen-like BAU (business-as-usual) teams?
To remain competitive, businesses have to create innovation pipelines, enhance operational efficiencies and deliver first-class products and customer service. All of this requires digital transformation programmes being deployed throughout organisations at an unprecedented level. But what effect does digital transformation have on existing internal teams responsible for “business-as-usual” workflows? Many can become overwhelmed, over-stretched and […]
Siena Partnership holds Private Equity Charity Golf Challenge for Little Lives UK
On Thursday 28th September 2023, on the eve of the Ryder Cup, The Siena Partnership hosted its first Private Equity Charity Golf Challenge in partnership with Little Lives UK and Mashie Golf Events. Guests arrived at the sunny Royal Mid Surrey at 10:45am, checked in and then enjoyed a light lunch before the first tee […]
Siena Partnership approved as an official supplier to Crown Commercial Services
The Siena Partnership has been approved by Crown Commercial Services’ Digital Marketplace framework to supply via both G-Cloud 13 and Digital Outcomes and Specialists 6. This allows us a route to market to engage with Public Sector clients to deliver transformation work, whether that be partnering to deliver an outcome, or introducing individual SMEs. Barney […]
‘How to unlock your portfolio career’ talk, Girls Club Network, IWD 2023
Roberto Del-Maschio was proud to play his part in highlighting International Women’s Day (IWD) by speaking at the Girls Club Network at their spring event in Mayfair on the topic ‘how to unlock your portfolio career’. The event was attended by over 60 women from a transformation, marketing, finance and technology background and also raised […]
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