As summer winds down and we enter the final stretch of the year, we’re returning from our annual
a-connect retreat, full of energy and inspiration. This year’s gathering, like other retreat weeks, offered an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues from across the globe, engage in strategic discussions, craft action plans, and (importantly!) have fun together. Our retreat is a powerful reminder of the inspiration we all draw from co-creating our ambition and growth path and rallying behind it.
This year, we reflected on what it takes to not only deliver excellence, but to build it into everything we do, from the way we work with each other, to how we support our clients in times of transformation. You’ll find that spirit captured in this edition of our newsletter.
We kick off with a post-merger integration case study, showing how we helped a client fast-track operational readiness and align global teams under tight timelines. Then, explore our insights on building high-performing teams, with three practical actions to boost clarity, trust and results. You’ll also find lessons from the field on turning tariff disruption into pricing advantage, with five proven strategies to act fast and stay aligned under pressure. And don’t miss Brigitte Herren’s spotlight, where she shares how a side project led to a 3x reduction in global R&D timelines, captured in a short video and a widely read article.
As we make the final push toward 2026, we look forward to continuing this journey with you, driving results, sparking innovation, and turning ambition into action.
When a global nutritional products company acquired a business with a complex structure and footprint, they faced a high-stakes
challenge: deliver a seamless integration across functions, regions, and regulatory frameworks, on a tight timeline.
In this case study, we explore how a-connect’s cross-functional PMO team helped the client hit every milestone, ensure business
continuity, and turn complexity into a launchpad for long-term value creation.
How can you turn uncertainty into momentum? This article shares five proven ways to respond to tariff disruption with strategic speed, by mapping pricing power, aligning decision-makers, and acting fast through focused “Situation Rooms.”
As we head into the final stretch of the year, high performance matters more than ever. This article explores three practical actions leaders can take to align, energize, and trust their teams to deliver, especially under pressure.
Whether you’re navigating a transformation that puts teams to the test or simply aiming to raise regular performance, great teams don’t just happen.
Learn how clarity of purpose, individual contribution, and trust can unlock performance when it counts most.
Who cut R&D timelines by 3x? Meet Brigitte Herren!
Brigitte Herren is one of our outstanding Independent Consultants. In her spotlight, you’ll find a short video where she explains how a side initiative evolved into a global success and the related article sparked global attention.
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