Insights
Read our latest insights into how to drive increasing value from your people strategy.
Why People Risk is the Hidden Threat in Private Equity Deals
In the rush to close deals and unlock value, many Private Equity firms overlook one of the most powerful levers—and risks—of success: people. From misaligned leadership teams to poor culture fit, people risk can silently erode deal value post-close.
Preparing for Exit: How Leadership Readiness Maximises Value
The exit phase is where returns are realised—but also where leadership missteps can cost millions. Preparing the executive team and wider organisation for a smooth, credible handover is key to maximising value.
How Post-Close Alignment Can Make or Break Portfolio Performance
You’ve closed the deal. Now what? For many portfolio companies, the real work begins post-close. Aligning leadership, culture, and strategy is essential for hitting growth targets and delivering returns.
The People Challenges Venture Capital Can’t Afford to Ignore
Great ideas don’t scale themselves. People do.
That simple truth sits at the heart of one of the biggest blind spots in venture capital. While capital, market timing, and product fit often dominate investment decisions, it’s the people behind the business who ultimately determine success – or failure. For VC-backed companies under pressure to grow fast, the people equation can become both a catalyst and a constraint.