Mazur Judgement & Target Operating Models (TOM)
I know, I know… many lawyers are thinking they dislike this insight already. Firstly, because TOM design feels corporate, which I understand can put lawyers off immediately, and secondly, because there is a significant amount of Mazur fatigue for many excellent lawyers who have been affected by the judgment. Lessons from Mazur are wider than […]
Fortify for Growth: Empowering Companies to Scale Safely
The Hidden Risk of Rapid Growth For a mid-sized business on the cusp of rapid expansion, growth is a double-edged sword. The excitement of new markets and surging demand often comes with an undercurrent of anxiety. Will our people and current processes hold up under pressure? Can our culture and cash flow withstand the strain? […]
The Hidden Cost of Business Failure
In 86% of UK liquidations, no money at all is returned to creditors. This figure, drawn from government research, shows that when a business fails, the damage rarely stays exclusively within the company. Value is destroyed across creditors, employees, and local communities. Liquidation processes consume what little remains, with average costs exceeding 160% of the […]
Inside Arx Nova: Q&A with Chris Johnson
What motivated you to co-found Arx Nova? I have previously been placed in a situation where I was thrown into the pilot seat of a business going through crisis. At that time, I had multiple advisors, all giving me good advice; however, each piece of advice came from their own perspective. It was left to […]
Inside Arx Nova: Q&A with Joseph Mawdsley
What motivated you to co-found Arx Nova? The position to effect rapid, measurable change is where I enjoy being most. I thrive on the energy and ambition that comes with generating forward momentum at pace and under pressure. We’ve built Arx Nova around providing resolutions to the most pressing questions, with the goal of allowing […]
How to Tackle Crisis One Step at a Time: Leadership Lessons from “Eating the Elephant”
Leadership Lessons from “Eating the Elephant” Applying critical solution based thinking and prioritisation sequencing to overcome overwhelming challenges “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.” I have always agreed with this statement and understood it was created to prevent inertia; however, I have always thought it is an oversimplification and doesn’t […]