The Situation
A respected construction and infrastructure firm approached our team with a clear concern: they had grown quickly but unevenly, relying too heavily on one major client and lacking direction for what came next. The leadership team was stretched thin. Despite strong individual talent, they weren’t aligned on priorities, and strategy conversations often got buried under day-to-day operations. What they needed wasn’t just a plan—they needed a reset.
The Approach
We began by listening. Through one-on-one interviews and diagnostic prep, we surfaced quiet frustrations, competing goals, and a growing disconnect between where the company was and where its leaders hoped it could go. To address it, we designed and led a full-day strategic session that brought the entire executive team together offsite.
The session wasn’t just talk. It was structured, paced, and purpose-built to reframe the company’s growth path and reconnect the leadership team. Together, we clarified long-term revenue targets, pressure-tested expansion ideas, and addressed the internal blockers that were quietly slowing them down. We introduced practical tools—like a GOST framework—to turn vision into action and helped the team co-create a five-year plan with clear ownership.
After the session, we stayed involved to keep momentum. Our team led the development of a modern, customer-first marketing strategy, reorganized client segmentation, and supported the company in launching its first-ever internal marketing function. We helped shift the mindset from project bidding to long-term relationship-building, anchored in the value the company already delivered.
The Results
In just six months, the tone had changed. The leadership team was more focused, coordinated, and clear on where they were headed. The firm’s marketing efforts began producing qualified leads beyond its historical client base. Bid opportunities grew. Team morale stabilized. And expansion into new regions moved from aspiration to active planning.
The Impact
The strategic session created space for honesty, clarity, and commitment. It wasn’t just a day away from work—it was a turning point that gave leaders the shared language and structure they needed to move forward together. Our team helped make the path visible—and then walked alongside them as they took the first steps.