TEAM LISTENING
Your people are your number one asset but do you really know what they're thinking? We ask the right questions, in the right way, to gain valuable insights & empower you to make changes that matter for the good of your team & your organisation as a whole.
client listening
We use our expert skills to get an independent, no-holds-barred evaluation from your clients to enable you to prioritise opportunities, mitigate risks & drive effective action.
COMPETITOR ANALYSIS
We can analyse who is doing what, where & how they’re doing it - then help you to strengthen your offering to gain an edge.
THE GREY REPORT
An independent expert-led 360 business report from Grey Lemon, highlighting the grey areas holding you back and the opportunities to capitalise on.
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PURPOSE
We will help you pinpoint your purpose & raison d’être, empowering you to find direction, meaning & motivation, with your purpose acting as a compass to help guide your decisions & actions.
Values & Behaviour (culture)
Let us guide you in aligning your values & behaviours to articulate your core purpose & define your company culture.
measurable Objectives
We help you get real about what is achievable & realistic within a given timeframe to get the results you need.
BUSINESS MODEL
Is your current business model working? We support you in finetuning or redefining to propel your organisation forward.
organisation structure
Creating a suitable organisational structure is key to improving decision-making, defining your workforce needs & achieving overall success. We help you get it right.
roles & responsibilities
We support you in clarifying where everyone in your team fits & why, ensuring your people have absolute clarity on what they're here to do & how their contribution matters.
team alignment
Is your team working toward a common purpose? Is every department operating cohesively in your business ecosystem or are silos starting to form? Let us restore balance & ensure everyone gets back on the same page.
business plan
Together we will devise a business plan that is the life blood of your organisation - an ever-evolving blueprint to help you fulfil your purpose & smash your goals.
tactical roadmap
Working with you, we will help move your strategic plans into action & guide you through implementation.
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BUSINESS OFFER & REACH
Business Repositioning
We can work with you to decipher what the future looks like and how you make it happen.
New Market Entry & Growth
Entering a new market or expanding your presence can be a daunting prospect so let us guide you to make the right moves for your business, at the right time.
Core Services/Products
The Grey Lemon team loves taking a long, hard look at what’s really bringing in the bucks and pinpointing what isn’t.
Sectors/Geographies
Let us do the hard grind and review what’s what. This in-depth knowledge of your sector and target area will enable us to tailor your offering accordingly.
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finance
Financial Audit
After a full assessment, Grey Lemon can explain your financial position and what it means for your organisation, including a review of the all-important processes and reports.
Cash Flow & Debt Management
We can help you to monitor, forecast and understand your cash flow vs profit - where it’s coming from and how much working capital you actual have!
Management Accounts
Let us support you in implementing an effective suite of accounts, with raw data, analysis and insights, to provide a 360 view of the organisation and ensure you’re making the right business decisions.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Grey Lemon can help you set KPIs that are relevant, measurable and achievable in order to stay on track with objectives and keep a clear eye on progress.
Cost & Profitability Analysis
We can bring you real strategic insight to help inform key business decisions such as pricing structures, investment options and which products or services to push or cut.
Business Valuation Methods & Features
Our team can support you with shareholder exit planning and advisory to mitigate risk and maximise returns.
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operations
IT/DIGITAL Health Check
Let us examine your digital strategy to ensure alignment with your organisational goals to enable long-term success, with the right infrastructure, skill sets, GDPR and security in place.
ISO GAP ANALYSIS & GUIDANCE
A thorough audit of your organisation's management systems and processes to identify gaps and provide actionable recommendations to help you achieve your quality assurance goals.
ISO CERTIFICATATION
Let us take the stress out the ISO Certification process for you, as we manage it step-by-step to ensure a successful outcome.
GOVERNANCE & POLICIES
Lean, ethical & transparent governance & a strong policy framework are essentials for keeping your business running smoothly & efficiently in line with your overall purpose & strategic goals. We can help get you there, enabling you to effectively manage risk & tackle operational challenges.
COMPLIANCE
Let us ensure your reputation stays strong by guaranteeing complete adherence to governance, industry standards & regulations, in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
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PEOPLE
Human Resources Audit
Grey Lemon will help to find the grey areas in your HR output with this full assessment and identify those key opportunities for improvement.
Crisis Management
Why not invite a Grey Lemon expert to step in to deal with any unforeseen issues effectively and mitigate the risks to your team, your organisation and, crucially, your reputation?
Policies
We’ve thought about this, so you don’t have to. We've developed a suite of off-the-shelf policies that we update annually, so you’re always up to date and on the right side of the law.
Appraisal Process
Our tailorable toolkit combines best practice with practical application to enable you to provide clarity of career pathway for all employees.
Mediation & Conflict Resolution
Our trained team of mediators are experts in helping you to navigate those sticky situations and difficult conversations (much cheaper than a lawsuit!).
Talent Management
Let us provide you with the tools and processes to help you attract and, crucially, retain the best talent.
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT - ACTION & ACCOUNTABILITY
Grey Lemon can walk you through a Prevention of Sexual Harassment Risk Assessment Form as a tool to analyse your company’s individual needs. We can then advise on the reasonable steps to take to minimise the risks to both your employees and your organisation moving forward, in adherence with the UK Worker Protection Act 2023.
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PROFILE & POSITIONING
Marketing Strategy
Our expert marketeers can guide any aspects of the marketing mix from branding to digital and everything in between. We can work with your existing team, be your team, or recruit the right talent based on your needs.
Communications Strategy
We can help source and manage agencies, work with your existing team, or bring in our own team to ensure you get the right message to the right people in the right way - internally, externally, and on brand.
Business Development Strategy
We can help you create a thriving business development culture within your organisation, with streamlined, cost-effective processes in place to smash your targets and guarantee a healthy pipeline.
Commercial Strategy
Grey Lemon can support you to develop a holistic go-to-market strategy, aligning marketing, communication, and business development activity to position for and win the work you want to win. It’s all about tangible ROI.
Bid STRATEGY & EXECUTION
We know what works and what doesn’t, so let us help you get the results you want.
‘Must Win’ Bid Support
We can guide you to ensure you make the impact that matters with a killer bid and presentation for a game changer of a job.
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Stakeholder Engagement
Grey Lemon can help you effectively manage key communications and expectations across all parties to ensure alignment and avoid internal and external misperceptions.
Succession Planning
Succession planning can be sensitive but detrimental if not prioritised. Let Grey Lemon help you gain clarity on ideal outcomes and next steps.
Exit Strategy
It’s never too early to start planning for your leadership exit. Our experts can help you focus on business model and ownership structure to ensure a smooth transition and satisfaction for all parties.
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TRAINING
Leadership Development
Our bespoke leadership training empowers your senior teams to lead by example.
Management 101: Disciplinary & GrIEvance Procedures
This practical training session gives your leadership the tools & insight to enable your organisation to thrive…and mitigate risk.
Business Development 101: DEMYSTIFYING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
This introductory training session equips your team with the skills to make the most out of every opportunity on a day-to-day basis to generate real results for your organisation.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS 101
Learn how to put your best foot forward with tools & techniques to help hone your brand & secure your position yourself in the marketplace.
Pitch & Presentation 101
This introductory training session equips your team with the skills to make the most out of every opportunity on a day-to-day basis to generate real results for your organisation.
ANTI-Discrimination 101
Workplace discrimination can take many guises. Our Anti-Discrimination workshop empowers you with knowledge to help negate potential issues from the outset.
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Annual training on the prevention of sexual harassment is now a mandatory requirement for all UK employees. Grey Lemon can provide dedicated on-site training or live online training to accommodate your remote/hybrid workers, with both options tailored to your organisational needs.
Difficult Conversations & Conducting Appraisals
Having difficult conversations & knowing how to offer constructive feedback is a vital part of management. We share the tools & techniques to make it easier.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) 101
It's not just a box ticking exercise but about making an authentic effort to level the playing field so that everyone has a chance to pitch for a seat at the table. This introductory workshop is your chance to get a true understanding of EDI & how to make it relevant for your business.
Business Finance 101
Our Business Finance training can help leaders to understand the true relevance of a report & pinpoint the fundamental elements you need to monitor to keep your financial business health in check.
BESPOKE TRAINING
Tailored training to support your needs.
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ADVISORY
Secret CEO
We know it’s lonely at the top - that’s why we developed our secret CEO service to provide leaders with a safe space to share ideas & get a neutral perspective.
Check & Challenge
We can provide a critical review of your current situation & aspirations for the future, & help you identify the grey areas preventing you from achieving your strategic goals.
‘Must Win’ Bid Support
We can guide you to ensure you make the impact that matters with a killer bid & presentation for a game changer of a job.
HR Plug-In
A full time HR resource is often not necessary, or affordable, so our HR plug-in service enables you to buy the time you need per month with our HR professionals.
Ask the Expert
We’re here to help! Whether you need advice, some help ensuring your teams are working cohesively towards your shared objectives & overall purpose, or need guidance to deal with a tricky situation, your Grey Lemon experts are on hand.
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