Welcome to Wolf Advisory.
Wolf Advisory draws on more than 40 years experience working in and with multinational, indigenous and private companies; state organisations and family businesses.
Discreet, Specific Corporate Projects.
Clearly defined projects that are important to Boards, CEOs and senior management teams
Devising optimal organisation structures for mid-size entities and family businesses in dynamic environments is our key skill
Mentorship, Advice & Consulting.
Counsel on optimal courses of action and decision making likely to benefit and enhance the organisation.
One-on-one consulting on career options integrating experience, aptitudes and preferences.
Advising families/family offices and organisations on effective philanthropic policies and plans.
Negotiation & Advocacy.
Analysis of critical non-negotiable outcomes
Clarity of goals
Agreement on tactics
Identification of real issues
Selection of tradable items (matters of unique value)
Analysis of opposition
Attitude & credibility
Pace, persistence and tone
The issue of trust
Importance of communication
The paramount importance of listening
Standards as a foundation
Calling out unacceptable behaviours and tactics
Dealing with difficult people.
Boards & Governance.
25 years board experience
Role of board committees
Key functions – Chair, Secretary/convener, members
Statutory & governance matters
Tone of board
Interaction with CEO & senior management
Good governance as a corporate pillar.
Corporate Strategy & Tactics.
35 years experience in developing and implementing corporate strategy in both commercial & not-for-profit sectors
Competitor analysis
Key roles in the strategic process
Key objectives
Factors around disruption to established competitive order
Resistance to change
Clear agreement and understanding on decisions and actions
Critical advice to CEOs on managing change – consistent with individual management style