Business Transformation Plans

Kickstart, KM Transformation, Mentoring and Advisory

Business planning done differently

Whether you’re a start-up, established business or a business that has plateaued and needs to take that next step, Karen Matthews’ No ‘BS’ approach to business transformation is grounded in more than 25 years experience turning around some of Australia’s leading retail businesses. Through three distinct stages – Reality Check, Decide & Act, Make It Stick – Karen will help you transform your business from stagnant to re-energised with new found focus, clarity & ambition.

BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION PLANS

Discover how to work with Karen Matthews to achieve long term business growth and the framework to think differently.

KICKSTART

An individually designed business turnaround plan to immediately kickstart your road to change

Need quick wins? Work with Karen to identify growth barriers and opportunities for immediate leverage, delivered in a prioritised, step-by-step action plan. Kickstart outlines the way forward.

  • Half – full day exploratory workshop
  • Top line audit
  • Key priorities and actions
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KM TRANSFORMATION

Full business health check, implementation and customised business turnaround plan

KM Transformation creates the way forward. Karen Matthews will work with you to build a unique No ‘BS’ one page business plan, step-by-step implementation and business process plan to  make it stick long term.

  • 2-2½ day collaborative workshop
  • Complete overview and business health check
  • No ‘BS’ business plan
  • Step-by-step implementation plan
  • Full support and guidance
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BUSINESS MENTORING

One-on-one strategic advisory and mentoring

Mentoring by Karen Matthews gives you the guidance, support and encouragement to ensure you navigate the ups and downs and successfully implement your one-page business plan and make it stick.

  • Fortnightly 1-on-1, 2 hour mentoring sessions
  • On-demand access to Karen Matthews via phone or virtual
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BUSINESS ADVISORY

Leadership teams and executive advisory

The Advisory program dedicates specific time for leaders to focus on the agreed business plan, review it against current priorities and create team alignment to ensure the change process sticks.

  • Tailored program of half – full day monthly workshops
  • On-demand access to Karen Matthews via phone or virtual
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Simple.
No Jargon.
No BS.

Karen’s expertise is working with Founders and Executive Teams whose businesses are calling out for change

  • Your business is not what or where you want it to be
  • The numbers are underwhelming
  • Your market share is not what you dreamt of
  • The creative spark behind the brand has disappeared. Everything is beige and unoriginal
  • You’ve done countless planning sessions before, but any attempts at change have failed
  • You are falling behind the competition, and you don’t know where to start to keep your business moving as quickly as it needs to

KAREN MATTHEWS’ APPROACH TO BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION WORKS

Bryan Coleman
Founder and Non-Executive Director The Banksia Project

During the period of engagement, Karen has played a number of pivotal roles at both a Board and Operational level, adding valuable insights and key strategic considerations as we build the business. Karen is a strong leader who is able to swing from strategy to execution, aligning teams of people along the way to quickly…

Terry Hawkins
Founder & Chief Education Officer Progress Retail

I worked closely with Karen when she was the CEO of Ella Bache. Karen is a pioneer & strategist who understands the importance of creating a collaborative & focused network within an organisation. She has the gift of aligning & inspiring whilst making the tough decisions to drive a business forward. I believe any organization…

Sarah Barton
Chadstone – The Fashion Capital
Retail Administrator
Vicinity Centres

Karen is an incredibly enthusiastic, warm, and energetic speaker. She really impressed with her experience and ability to command the audience. We were especially appreciative of her engagement with our audience prior to the event, it really encouraged them up to engage with us during and after the session. Karen also made the process leading…

Carolyn Fox
Director Investor Relations Perpetual Equity Partners

Karen was extremely easy to work with and her hands-on experience immediately added value across all aspects of the business. Karen’s approach was thorough and very efficient – she knew exactly what questions to ask and as a result could identify the issues quickly and present it back to us in an insightful and practical…