Breakfast Briefings

As the world emerges from the 2008-2009 crisis, the economic landscape of 2010 should become clearer. In the long term the growth forecasts are broadly positive across the world and global consumption is expected to roughly double in the next 25 years. In the short term the recovery will be gradual, bumpy and - in some countries and industries - potentially ‘W-shaped’. This is especially true for the UK economy, which faces a likely tightening of fiscal policy.

Periods of disruption invariably spark innovative leadership, allowing leading companies to accelerate and help lift their domestic economies out of the downturn. As a global management consultancy which has served clients through a number of economic cycles, A.T. Kearney brings a wealth of experience of what it takes to accelerate out of the downturn.

Through a series of breakfast briefings, A.T. Kearney experts will offer their perspective and invite debate on a number of potential growth engines. We are inviting business leaders to share their experience and the strategies they employ to stay ahead of the competition, grow market share and generate new revenue streams.

Please see the list of breakfasts below, which will all take place in central London - should you be interested in further details please click here and complete the form. One of our team will then get back to you.

FRIDAY
MARCH 12

THE LOW CARBON SUPPLY CHAIN: WHERE NEXT?

Companies are increasingly seeing the challenge of lower carbon as a business opportunity to support top-line growth. However upward of 70% of carbon emissions are typically generated by suppliers. In this breakfast we shed light on the practices that major global corporations are following to reduce carbon in their supply chains, how well their suppliers are responding and what this means for business.

WEDNESDAY
APRIL 28

COMPLEXITY: BURDEN OR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE?

The value of complexity has been challenged by many companies during the downturn. Understanding the value and cost of complexity, and managing it effectively, are central to profitable growth strategies. We will discuss how successful companies are addressing complexity to drive competitive advantage.

THURSDAY
MAY 20

IS THE PRIVATE EQUITY MINDSET A BLUEPRINT FOR RECOVERY?

How have PE-owned companies fared in the economic downturn compared to competitors with more conventional ownership structures? What lessons can be learned from PE portfolio companies for accelerating out of a recession?

THURSDAY
JULY 8

MERGERS IN THE NEW DECADE – A CHANGING GAME?

The new decade offers the prospect of a significant increase in M&A activity. The post-recession world will present new challenges, such as a growing need for merger capabilities in developing markets. In this breakfast we will explore the success factors we believe will differentiate the value-creating mergers.

THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 16

ONE YEAR LATER – HOW ARE THE BABY BOOMERS FARING?

Following our global study in 2009 of the effect of the financial crisis on Baby Boomers, we will discuss how the future looks one year on. How are they faring? What are their future needs? What are the implications for Financial Services firms – what are the winning business models – and what are the risks?

WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER 20

CAN PARTNERSHIP IN HEALTH REALLY DRIVE BETTER OUTCOMES?

The future looks tough for the UK’s biggest sector as the fiscal belt inevitably tightens. How can improving partnerships between all players ensure better outcomes for less money? What can be learned from the private sector? How should a future Government drive partnerships?

THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 18

MULTICHANNEL STRATEGY: CONFLICT OR HARMONY?

Multichannel management is key to improving customer value. Whilst the benefits are clear, many companies have failed to reap them. We explore how successful companies adapt their channel configuration to reflect changes in consumer behaviour, operating model and competitive environment.

WEDNESDAY
DECEMBER 8

AFRICA, THE CONTINENT OF OPPORTUNITY?

Africa represents huge opportunities but also potential risks for businesses. The continent comprises a myriad of different market conditions. As more businesses take a closer interest in the potential of the region, what insightful conclusions can we draw from the strategies adopted by successful companies, and what are the common traps, the key success factors, and the lessons learnt in implementation?