Perspectives on execution, M&A, and AI.
Field-tested thinking from the MAD Advisory team on what actually moves value through enterprise programs.
The Truth About RACIs… no one uses them
At the beginning of nearly every major program, someone builds a RACI. Then it disappears. No one ever goes back to it. No one ever ties workplans to it. It becomes a document that dies the day it is shared.
Tasks Completed ≠ Value Realized
SteerCos keep asking: "Are we on track to meet our timelines?" Is that even the right question? Just because we meet our timelines, does it inherently mean we have achieved the value we set out to achieve?
From Managing Work to Realizing Value
For most of my career and now as the founder of an Advisory firm, I have worked on the execution side of major initiatives , Post-Merger Integrations, Divestitures, Enterprise Transformations, Large Technology Programs, Manufacturing Consolidations.
Your 5,000-Line Plan Is a False Sense of Control
At the beginning of every initiative, there is a business case, synergy targets, a detailed plan with thousands of tasks, a RACI, dependencies mapped across workstreams, and dashboards for leadership. It looks controlled.
The Overlooked Advantage: Small Firm Founders and the Value They Bring
Let's talk about something uncomfortable: how hard small firms work to get a foot in the door, especially when competing against the Big 4 and other entrenched giants.
Dear Corporate Leaders: Your Next Big Win Might Be in Your Ignored Inbox
In a world dominated by boardroom favorites and bloated vendor lists, small consultancies like mine often get overlooked, or flat-out ignored. But every now and then, someone actually reads the message.
Why We Are Not Trying to Be the Biggest Name in the Boardroom
At MAD Advisory, we are not trying to be the biggest name in the boardroom. We are trying to be the best partner in your results.
Have a deal closing, a carve-out coming, or an AI program that needs to actually land?
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