CASE STUDIES

Case Study: 

Challenge: A start-up needed to strengthen its board by bringing in experienced members without incurring high fixed costs.

Solution: I identified and connected with suitable board members, successfully bringing them on board. We agreed on an equity-based compensation package, providing the start-up with essential expertise without the burden of fixed costs.

Results:

• Expertise Acquired:     Brought experienced board members on board.
• Cost Efficiency:     Secured expertise through equity-based compensation, avoiding high fixed      costs.

Impact:

• Enhanced Governance:     Strengthened the board with valuable expertise.
• Financial Flexibility:     Maintained financial stability with an equity-based compensation model.

Conclusion: By identifying and onboarding suitable board members with an equity-based compensation package, the start-up gained critical expertise while preserving financial flexibility.

Case Study: 

Challenge: A law firm with freelance lawyers based in the UAE, USA, and UK identified the need for a performance development process following an engagement survey.

Solution: I collaborated with the firm to create a bespoke performance development process tailored to their unique structure and culture, ensuring it supported their remote and freelance team.

Results:

• Tailored Performance Process:     Reflecting the company's culture and values, and improving the      effectiveness and frequency of post project feedback
• Remote Integration:     Seamlessly integrating remote freelance lawyers.

Impact:

• Enhanced Performance:     Improved engagement and productivity among freelance lawyers.
• Cultural Alignment:     Strengthened the firm's cohesive culture.

Conclusion: The bespoke performance development process, driven by insights from an engagement survey, successfully aligned with the firm's culture, enhancing the performance and engagement of their remote freelance team.

Case Study: 

Challenge: A founder CEO of a growing start-up marketing agency, specialising in gaming and esports activations, needed to scale for projects without incurring high fixed costs.

Solution: I identified freelance talent across different countries with the necessary skills at a lower cost, enabling the agency to scale cost-effectively. Additionally, I brought on a fractional CFO, providing the company with essential financial expertise without the high cost of a full-time CFO.

Results:

• Cost-Effective      Scaling: Leveraged freelance talent to scale efficiently.
• Expert      Financial Management: Secured a fractional CFO, ensuring high-level      financial oversight without the full-time expense.

Impact:

• Enhanced      Flexibility: Enabled the agency to scale projects on demand.
• Financial      Efficiency: Maintained expert financial management while controlling      costs.

Conclusion: By utilising freelance talent and a fractional CFO, the start-up marketing agency was able to scale effectively and maintain financial flexibility, supporting its growth in the gaming and esports sector.

Case Study: 

Challenge: A digital products company with a remote team in South Africa, India, Pakistan, UAE, and the UK needed a unified vision, mission, and values to strengthen their culture.

Solution: I engaged with the team individually and collectively, asking them to consider: "What do you look like when you are working at your best?" This led to the creation of a mission focused on customer results and a clear purpose.

Results:

Unified Vision: Inspiring future aspirations.

Purpose-Driven Mission: Reflecting meaningful customer outcomes.

Core Values: Aligning team behaviours and decisions.

Impact:

Enhanced Engagement: Increased excitement for the future.

Unified Team: A cohesive, purpose-driven workforce.

Conclusion:

Developing a clear vision, mission, and values unified the remote team, highlighting the importance of strategic visioning for motivation and cohesion.

Client Challenge:

A growing business, based in Dubai with over 50 employees was experiencing inefficiencies in its HR processes, leading to unnecessary time spent on administrative tasks. Team leaders and managers were losing valuable hours each week, impacting overall productivity.

Solution:

I implemented a comprehensive Human Resource Management System (HRMS) tailored to the needs of the business. This system streamlined various HR functions, including payroll, attendance tracking, and employee management.

Results:

Time Savings: Each team leader and manager saved 1 hour per week, resulting in a total of 9 hours saved across the organisation.

Cost Efficiency: At an average labour cost of $20 per hour, the annual savings amounted to approximately $8,640.

Investment: The cost of the HRMS was $800 annually.

Annual Financial Impact:

Total Savings: $8,640

HRMS Cost:$800

Net Savings: $7,840

Conclusion:

By implementing the HRMS, the business not only streamlined its HR processes but also achieved significant cost savings.