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We Turn Strategy Into Reality
Typical approaches to strategic planning often leave CEOs and Managers with the challenge of implementing plans that are little more than elaborate wish lists. Our approach to strategic planning consulting is different to typical business consultants because our unique implementation system is designed to help you get the best out of your business by accessing the resources, knowledge and potential that exist within it.
This approach has been particularly effective for businesses seeking to break through operational bottlenecks, enter new markets, or manage a period of rapid growth. Whether you’re managing a team of 5 or 500, our strategic planning framework ensures that every department is aligned and moving towards the same long-term objectives.
“As a not-for-profit with a very specialised service, I was very impressed when The3rdGear took the time and effort to really understand what we do. With their guidance, we were able to identify potential business opportunities and find solutions to current challenges. The3rdGear showed us ways we could expand our current service to ensure the organisation’s longevity.”
Our clients often tell us that our process helps them see their business in a new light, uncovering untapped opportunities, clarifying team roles, and establishing realistic, measurable goals. Every plan we deliver is grounded in the real-world conditions of your business, not based on generic templates or theoretical frameworks.
We also place a strong emphasis on involving your internal teams in the strategic planning consulting process. This collaborative model not only improves buy-in but also strengthens the sense of ownership and accountability across your organisation. When people help build the strategy, they’re far more likely to commit to it.
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Many consulting firms will charge tens of thousands of dollars (or more) and waste valuable time on over-analysis and report writing to produce, either long-winded strategic documents or trendy ‘One-Page Plans’ that ‘tick the boxes’ …but take you nowhere.
The3rdgear has developed a facilitated approach to strategic planning consulting that achieves the ideal combination of analysis, strategy, planning and implementation management while ensuring the full engagement of your team (no matter how large or small). This means we can quickly build highly relevant, accurate and implementable strategic plans that deliver measurable outcomes.
We do more than just define the strategy; we help drive it forward through practical tools and hands-on support. This includes structured implementation schedules, clear performance metrics, and ongoing check-ins to make sure things stay on track. You’ll always know where you stand and what needs attention next.
In fact, our clients often find that the biggest value we offer lies in the discipline and consistency we bring to implementation. It’s not just about creating a vision; it’s about putting the right systems, meetings, and accountability structures in place to make sure progress is made every quarter.
Whether you’re looking to improve profitability, increase efficiency, restructure operations, or prepare for expansion, The3rdgear can help you clarify the path forward. Our proven system has been used across a range of industries, including professional services, trades, manufacturing, healthcare, and non-profits.
We also understand that not every organisation has the same needs or challenges. That’s why we tailor each engagement to fit your specific situation, whether that means working with your executive team, department heads, or a combination of internal stakeholders.
Even if you’ve already developed a strategic plan, we can audit it for effectiveness and support your team in bringing it to life with structured implementation processes. We’re here to help make your business goals not only achievable, but sustainable.
Whether you’re looking to improve profitability, increase efficiency, restructure operations, or prepare for expansion, The3rdgear can help you clarify the path forward. Our proven system has been used across a range of industries, including professional services, trades, manufacturing, healthcare, and non-profits.
We also understand that not every organisation has the same needs or challenges. That’s why we tailor each engagement to fit your specific situation, whether that means working with your executive team, department heads, or a combination of internal stakeholders.
Even if you’ve already developed a strategic plan, we can audit it for effectiveness and support your team in bringing it to life with structured implementation processes. We’re here to help make your business goals not only achievable, but sustainable.
FAQs
Strategic planning consulting is a professional service that helps organisations develop clear business goals and map out the strategies and resources needed to achieve them. A strategic planning consultant guides the process of setting objectives, analysing current operations, and designing actionable steps to improve performance and achieve long-term success.
The 5 P’s of strategic planning typically refer to:
- Purpose (why the business exists)
- Principles (core values guiding the business)
- Priorities (what matters most right now)
- Plans (the specific actions to take)
Performance (how success will be measured)
The cost of strategic planning consulting can vary widely depending on the scope of the engagement, the size of the business, and the level of support provided. Some consultants charge by the hour, while others offer fixed-fee packages. In Australia, fees can range from a few thousand dollars for a short-term project to tens of thousands for more comprehensive planning and implementation support.