A Growth Capability Assessment (GCA) provides a framework for growth strategy development. It does this by exploring the current state of six key areas that directly impact firm growth, comparing it to benchmarks of high-growth firms, and engaging your team in developing a collaborative path forward.
In a basic GCA, designated firm leaders complete a survey that gathers their insights on the firm’s ability to grow based on the six key factors. Rainmaker analyzes the results and provides the firm with a summary and recommendations for optimizing growth.
For a more in-depth assessment, the process can involve one-on-one interviews, focus groups, and facilitated discussions with selected leaders and representative client service professionals.
Survey Professionals
We will administer an electronic survey of firm professionals involved in business development and/or marketing of the firm. Survey questions will be organized around six key areas of growth capability.
Interview Firm Leaders
Senior Rainmaker consultants will conduct personal, one-on-one interviews with designated key partners/professionals to gather personal leadership perspectives.
Analyze and Summarize Results
We will analyze the feedback to identify trends and key issues. This will include a comparison among roles/levels to identify potential gaps in understanding and/or opportunities for greater synergy.
Present Recommendations and Facilitate Discussion
Senior Rainmaker consultants will meet on-site with selected firm leaders. We will present the findings and key observations, along with our recommendations for next steps. This is an interactive session in which we facilitate discussions among your team to process this information and determine an appropriate course of action.
“We initially hired Rainmaker to help us create a growth plan for our firm. We received so much more. Rainmaker helped us change many of our processes which enhanced our firm. We are a completely new firm and have benefited very much from the expertise of the Rainmaker team.”
“The client loyalty program proved to be a very useful. The process was smooth, and we received some very valuable feedback from our clients. We appreciate this type of practical service that assists us in client retention.”
“Rainmaker has brought our firm farther in six months than we could have done in six years. Their invaluable insight, ability to work with several personalities, and focused implementation have made them our single most trusted adviser.”
“Through the Strategic Growth Advisor relationship, Rainmaker has been a tremendous resource to us by helping us focus our efforts on the deliverables that we wanted.”
“We engaged Rainmaker in a strategic assessment process which helped us improve in several key areas for future growth and to improve our work-life balance. Their experience and their genuine care for our goals were evident. I recommend Rainmaker if you desire a high performance firm.”
“The Rainmaker Companies have been an integral part of our success. Their knowledge and understanding of our industry and of our company have made it so that we can bring the business to the next level.”
To see if our strategic growth consulting services could be a fit for you or your firm, contact us today.
