Next practice and business acumen
zeb/ is a banking and insurance specialist with a profound knowledge of the European financial services sector. We are familiar with the different markets, business models and factors of success based on our own consulting experience, and we are able to reliably assess trends and best practices. Thus equipped, we can realistically evaluate your opportunities and strengths, identify strategic options and support future decisions.
These days, however, the adaptation of best practice approaches often leaves a footprint that fails to differentiate you from your competitors. We aim to develop a target concept in conjunction with you which anticipates market trends (next practice) and gives your bank a stand-alone competitive positioning. We don't focus on manifested visions, but on entrepreneurial foresight and business acumen.
High practicality and implementability
An accurate assessment of markets, business potential and core competences demands an excellent knowledge of the financial services industry and an orientation on management excellence. Based on our experience, we can coordinate strategic processes, make preparations for decisions and act as your sparring partner.
zeb/ makes strategies calculable and it meticulously validates critical variables. The transparency of the premises underlying the business case enable us to provide you with competent advice on the overall positioning and impact of individual spheres of activity. Your best guarantee of success is an extremely detailed concept, which we create based on our experience in diverse business segments and outstanding skill.
Mobilization and change management
When it comes to strategy implementation, managers and staff have to support their organization's objectives and strategy changes so that they can adapt their behavior and work processes to them.
zeb/ acts as partner for change, with special trainers who support communication and change management activities. The first step involves mobilizing managers and staff. Long-term success in the market is supported by training in specific management and marketing skills which are necessary as a result of the new strategy.
We also recommend the establishment of an activity-based implementation control system which involves regular progress checks to increase process commitment and promptly correct undesirable developments.