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. Step 1: Assess the organization targeted for acquisition or merger: A4000.EnterpriseGlobalAssessment.
. Step 2: Evaluate process management of the target organization: A4010.CertificationReadinessAssessment.
. Step 3: Document the organizational structure and consolidate existing value: A4044.OrganizationEvolutionBreakdown.
. Step 4: Highlight key current and potential services: A4018.KeyServicesPortfolio.
. Step 5: Highlight the most profitable core activities: A4016.CoreBusinessFocus.
. Step 6: Evaluate compliance with due diligence requirements: A4041.DueDiligenceStressTest.
. Step 7: Highlight activities with exponential investment return: A4011.ROIFocus.
. Step 8: Assess the value and qualification of current suppliers and the supply chain: A4084.SupplierStressTest.
. Step 9: Assess risks and risk appetite: A4019.Risk&WeaknessAssessment.
. Step 10: Apply a stress test to the business plan: A4061.BusinessPlanStressTest.
. Step 11: Apply a stress test to key projects: A4062.ProjectStressTest.
. Step 12: Evaluate operational continuity before, during, and after the acquisition or merger: A4069.BusinessContinuityStressTest.
. Step 13: Calculate the total cost of ownership: A4105.FinancialPlanning.

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S100.A4000.EnterpriseGlobalAssessment

Global self-assessment of business management maturity.

To bring to life a concrete evolutionary plan for your organization, it is crucial to document existing value and have a long-term development plan to which the 80+ A4ManagementTools integrate.

This tool allows you to assess the management maturity level of your organization and define the next steps (from over 250 proposed actions) within a three-year path with annual reviews.

The results of this service:

  • Obtain an overall assessment of your organization.
  • Define a three-year development plan with annual reviews.
  • Consolidate existing organizational assets.
  • Align executives with the highest level of newly identified knowledge.
  • Integrate the needs of shareholders, the Board of Directors, and management.
  • Track and appreciate subsequent progress supported by evidence.
  • Document sound management practices and legal compliance.
  • Access all necessary elements to conduct internal audits.
  • Monitor annual progress through documented reviews.
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A4010.CertificationReadinessAssessment

This tool enables the organization to prepare for an increasing number of certifications by proving compliance with minimum requirements.

Key Results Solved Problems
Obtain an assessment of one’s readiness for certification Poor monitoring of certification progress
Ensure regulatory compliance through continuous self-training Insufficient independent preparation for certifications
Orient to a three-year evolutionary development plan Difficulty getting staff to prepare for internal audits
Support the quality director, owners, and process managers Lack of internal self-assessment
Nonconformities systematically managed and resolved Difficulty relating activities to procedures (requirement for certification)
Appreciate progress supported by evidence Difficulty in transferring know-how to the organization
Document proper management practice and legal evidence  
Have adequate preparation to handle audits and certifications  
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A4044.OrganizationEvolutionBreakdown

This tool enables the definition and monitoring of the evolutionary path to organizational maturity as well as the integration of new opportunities.

Key Results Solved Problems
Consolidating existing capabilities and responsibilities Lack of clarity on current functions
Clearly establishing authority, roles, and responsibilities Ineffective allocation of tasks and responsibilities
Harmonizing activities by eliminating overlaps Unsatisfactory interactions
Integrating over 10,000 decisions into a single tool Inadequate document management
Tracking your ten-year evolutionary roadmap and main chapters Organizational vision limited to the current year
Increasing the accountability of executives and managers Concentration of responsibilities at the top of the company
Planning reorganizations, successions, mergers, or acquisitions  
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A4018.KeyServicesPortfolio

This tool enables a clear description of the services offered to customers, maximizing perceived value and encouraging the discovery of new opportunities.

Key Results Solved Problems
Re(defining your offerings and communicating them effectively to clients Tendency to present one’s offers from an internal perspective rather than from the client’s point of view
Making offering descriptions irresistible and memorable to clients Client expectations not met
Communicating clearly and professionally Limited client understanding of offers
Supporting collaborators in clearly illustrating offerings Client requests beyond the scope of the company’s offer
Helping clients understand which problems are being solved Focus on oneself rather than on clients
Promoting the sale of complementary and enhanced services (cross-selling and upselling)  
Shortening the cash-to-cash cycle  
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A4016.CoreBusinessFocus

This tool facilitates the conduct of a 4-hour session to identify expendable activities to focus on core business, making it one of the most effective and swift A4ManagementTools available.

Key Results Solved Problems
Focusing on core business and ceasing peripheral activities Tendency to consider everything critical
Defining strategic activities through targeted meetings Tendency to centralize activities and delegate marginal tasks
Halting superfluous activities Engaging in tasks far from the core business
Distinguishing unsustainable initiatives Willingness to manage every aspect
Reinvesting freed resources in higher-yield activities Tendency to fill every available moment
Guiding executives and managers towards strategic tasks More operational than strategic approach
Proactively filtering new initiatives Difficulty in eliminating non-essential activities
Increasing revenue per employee  
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A4041.DueDiligenceStressTest

This tool enables a structured analysis of over 1,000 due diligence criteria across more than 50 areas, aimed at reducing uncertainty, optimizing strategic decisions, and documenting proper management practices.

Key Results Solved Problems
Improving compliance management Risks related to regulatory compliance
Increasing transparency in operations Inaccurate valuation of business assets
Accurate assessment of growth opportunities Vulnerabilities in operational processes
Improved protection of strategic assets Strategic errors in business planning
Effective planning of financial operations Lack of transparency in financial information
Reducing operational vulnerabilities Difficulties in market analysis
Optimizing resource management Inefficiency in partner management
Preventing legal risks Weakness in internal control systems
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A4011.ROIFocus

This tool helps to examine one's initiatives, identify ineffective ones, and reallocate resources towards those with potential for exponential return on investment (ROI>10).

Key Results Solved Problems
Preferring initiatives with an exponential return on investment (ROI>10) Difficulty in focusing on profitable initiatives
Halting unprofitable initiatives (ROI<2), freeing up time and resources Challenges in early recognition of unsustainable activities
Reinvesting in high-value activities (ROI>2) Hesitation to abandon ineffective initiatives
Discovering activities with low investment and exponential impact Tendency to confuse what appears simple with what is right
Encouraging the team to increase the value generated by each activity  
Generating short-term value (reduced time to benefit)  
Objectively select the activities on which to concentrate  
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A4084.SupplierStressTest

This tool allows for the evaluation, selection, and enhancement of suppliers, partners, and associates to ensure quality and stability of operations. The tool also offers the possibility to self-evaluate provided performances.

Key Results Solved Problems
Selecting suppliers that meet performance requirements Challenges in finding and selecting suitable suppliers
Evaluating and strengthening supplier activities Variability in the performance offered by suppliers (difficulty in defining a performance rating)
Controlling the reliability of the supply chain and delivery Dependence on third-party performance
Consolidating one’s own production and delivery process Discontinuity in product and service compliance
Verifying the performance received (second-party audits) Obstacles in ensuring the operational continuity of suppliers
Defining expectations and response capabilities objectively Challenges in meeting cost, schedule, and performance quality
Mitigating risks and managing supply interruptions Problems in ensuring compliance with service level agreements
Identifying hidden wastes Variability in one’s performance
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A4019.RiskAndWeaknessAssessment

This tool allows to detect risks and establish effective treatment. It enables the identification of new opportunities as well as accepting only sustainable residual risks.

Key Results Solved Problems
Identifying and managing risks and vulnerabilities Lack of a methodological approach to managing risks and opportunities
Avoiding preventable risks Limiting to identifying risks without taking action
Addressing risks in the right order, reducing them to the maximum sustainable level Absence of warning thresholds
Avoiding excessive caution that limits the ability to seize opportunities Tendency to manage risks only when they arise
Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, norms, and good management practices Neglecting the analysis of operational continuity
Monitoring risks and setting alert thresholds Unawareness of risky processes (absence of process risk assessment)
Verifying proper application through internal audits  
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A4061.BusinessPlanStressTest

This tool enables the consolidation of the business plan, highlighting and integrating critical aspects with multiple high-value elements.

Key Results Solved Problems
Significantly enhancing the business plan Excessive orientation towards favorable aspects (lack of self-criticism)
Drawing inspiration from over 50 best practices of excellence Presence of unresolved issues
Verifying that an activity is correctly dimensioned Need to consolidate decisions and integrate specific knowledge
Accelerating project development Difficulty in capturing the interest of decision-makers and investors
Convincingly communicating key project content Poor orientation towards self-entrepreneurship
Supporting projects through durable indicators  
Mobilizing executives and attracting investors  
Facing extraordinary events with solid decision-making bases  
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A4062.ProjectStressTest

This tool allows you to examine the robustness of a project, identify risk factors and establish corrective measures, drawing inspiration from more than 150 best practices.

Key Results Solved Problems
Ensuring project resilience and facilitating their course Absence of essential criteria for project advancement
Consulting over 80 good practices for project management Frequent revisions and short-sighted planning
Defining clear criteria for project assignment Lack of clarity on project constraints
Choosing the most effective project management tools Ambiguity in roles and responsibilities
Evaluating the necessary skills for the project team Undefined monitoring criteria
Documenting project execution according to binding norms Obstacles in measuring progress
Verifying that a project is correctly dimensioned  
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A4069.BusinessContinuityStressTest

This tool makes it possible to analyze business continuity, define preventive, containment and recovery measures as well as set the correct priorities.

Key Results Solved Problems
Ensuring operational continuity Inadequate assessment of operational continuity
Integrating preventive measures into routines Vulnerability to unmitigated risks
Limiting vulnerability to interruptions Insufficient use of alert systems
Ensuring service delivery under any circumstance Poor planned redundancy policies
Preventing blackouts and reduced availability Ineffectiveness in monitoring strategies
Defining alarm and monitoring thresholds Underestimating low-frequency, high-impact risks
Documenting your risk-balancing strategy  
Complying with binding laws and good management practices  
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A4105.FinancialPlanning

This tool enables you to plan and manage your financial flow and make informed decisions.

Key Results Solved Problems
Plan economic and financial flows Lack of detailed financial planning
Improve accuracy in planning and managing funds Difficulty tracking actual expenses against the budget
Perform management control Lack of transparency in cash flow monitoring
Make decisions based on up-to-date data Waste of financial resources
Increase transparency and traceability of expenses and investments Challenges in making economic forecasts
Balance income and expenses (spending review) Absence of proven corrective actions.
Identify waste.  
   

A4000.EnterpriseGlobalAssessment

Key Results Solved Problems
Obtaining a comprehensive assessment of your organization Short-term business development planning
Establishing a three-year development plan with annual reviews Overlooking one’s managerial maturity level (on a scale from 1 to 5)
Consolidating existing assets Difficulty in forecasting activities beyond 6 months (and in anticipating the next 2-3 phases)
Aligning all the executives with the highest level of emerging knowledge Tendency to operate in urgency
Integrating (and formalizing) the needs of shareholders, the board of directors, and management Lack of an overall vision
Appreciating progress following the assessment, supported by evidence Coexistence with uncoordinated individual initiatives
Documenting correct management practices and legal evidence Underestimation of the importance of the tasks of executives, owners, and BoD / BoF
Having the necessary documents to conduct internal audits