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Strategic Consulting - Antal Strategic Consulting

We don’t sell off-the-shelf templates. Every organization is different, so - in line with our solution design methodology - we build solutions from the ground up, precisely tailored to your challenges. We combine nearly 30 years of experience in strategic consulting with data analytics to design changes that work in practice. From restructuring and business transformation, through the development of compensation strategies, to comprehensive support in risk management.

Sebastian Sala

Sebastian Sala

Business Unit Director, SSC/BPO, Banking & Insurance, ReX Recruitment Exchange

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What is strategic consulting and when does a company need it?

Strategic consulting is a specialized area of consulting services that focuses on supporting organizations in developing and implementing long-term development plans. Unlike operational consulting, which focuses on the current efficiency of processes, strategic consulting looks at the company from a multi-year perspective. Its goal is to build a lasting competitive advantage and ensure the long-term success of the enterprise in a rapidly changing market environment.

Companies seek support from strategic consultants at several key moments. The first is planning expansion into new markets, where detailed analysis of market trends and conditions is essential for making informed decisions. Another is restructuring or business transformation, when existing organizational structures no longer meet the real needs of the market. Strategic consulting is also crucial in mergers and acquisitions, where risk assessment and strategy adjustment to the new reality determine the success of the entire transaction.

The benefits of external strategic consulting are measurable. Companies that utilize this type of support make more informed decisions based on data, use human and financial resources more efficiently, and receive comprehensive support in achieving strategic goals. Equally important, an external strategic consultant brings objectivity and specialized knowledge that is often lacking within the organization.

What does strategic consulting look like in the Antal model?

The market does not stand still. Technologies, laws, and employee expectations are changing. In such an environment, ready-made templates from five years ago are useless. At Antal, we work in a "Solution Design" formula. This means that we do not come to you with a folder of ready answers. First, we listen and understand your situation. Our strategic consulting is based on several foundations:

  • No ready-made solutions - we design each solution according to the client's specifications and business goals.

  • We combine "soft" HR (psychology, organizational culture) with "hard" business (finance, operations).

  • We have our own, up-to-date market data, salary reports, and market trend analyses.

  • We take responsibility for implementation, not just for delivering a presentation.

  • We operate with a long-term perspective for your company's development, not just short-term benefits.

  • Nearly 30 years of experience in the Polish market and in the CEE region.

Strategic consultants – an interdisciplinary team of experts

Effective strategic consulting requires an interdisciplinary approach. The challenges faced by modern enterprises rarely fit within a single field of knowledge. Therefore, our team of strategic consultants combines competencies from HR, finance, organizational psychology, and business analytics.

Our strategic consultants are practitioners with many years of experience working with companies from various industries and of different scales. They have worked for international corporations, rapidly growing enterprises, and family businesses undergoing professionalization of structures. This allows them to understand the specifics of each of these environments and adapt their approach to the real needs of the client.

The strength of our team also lies in access to unique market data. Antal conducts thousands of recruitment processes annually across the CEE region, giving us insight into actual salaries, employment trends, and the availability of skills in the labor market. This data is the foundation of every strategy we create for our clients. It is knowledge that you will not find in any publicly available report.

Within a single consulting project, we seamlessly integrate the competencies of HR consultants, financial experts, and business strategists. We embed each solution in current legislative realities, taking into account projected economic and political changes. We do not offer template reports, but rather proprietary solutions precisely tailored to the specifics of your industry and the stage of organizational development.

Tools and services supporting your company's strategy

Assessment & Development Center

We offer tools for objective assessment and development of competencies within the organization. Assessment Center (AC) – objective assessment of the competencies of internal and external candidates, reducing subjectivity in recruitment and promotion decisions. Development Center (DC) – support for employees and management by identifying talents and competency gaps, as well as planning succession and leadership development.

Outplacement

Layoffs are a difficult process requiring sensitivity and professionalism. We help conduct it safely, supporting employees in the career transition process: we uncover the potential of the new situation and mitigate associated risks. We protect the employer's image and minimize the reputational risk of the organization.

Salary Systems Audit

Are your rates competitive and compliant with the law? We verify salaries against current market data and compliance with the Labor Code - we check the legitimacy, fairness, and transparency of the system. We identify risks and develop corrective strategies. The result is cost optimization while simultaneously increasing the retention of key talents.

Leadership Development Programs

An effective leader means an efficient team. We train management to lead people during times of change and uncertainty. Our programs combine psychological knowledge with management practice, building the competencies necessary to achieve strategic goals.

Employer Branding and EVP

Define why it is worth working for you. We help build an employer brand that attracts the best candidates (Inbound Recruiting) — including adapting the global values of the organization to the local conditions of the Polish market and culture. We develop strategies for implementing EVP and cultural change. A unique value proposition (EVP) is the foundation of an effective HR strategy in a candidate-driven market.

HR Due Diligence

Are you planning an acquisition or merger? We will scrutinize the team of the acquired company. We check contracts, competencies, and personnel risks before you sign the final documents. We also conduct HR Due Diligence at the start of cooperation with a new board member, CHRO, or HR director - establishing a baseline that allows measuring work effects over subsequent time intervals. We provide hard data for a safe business transformation.

Developing a business strategy - how do we do it?

Developing a business strategy is a process that requires a simultaneous view of the organization from financial, operational, and human perspectives. At Antal, we approach strategy creation holistically, combining detailed data analysis with a deep understanding of the organizational culture and the client's business goals. Every strategy we create begins with a thorough diagnosis of the current state and the definition of short- and long-term goals. We analyze organizational structures, business processes, compensation systems, and employee engagement levels. We identify key areas of risk and opportunities that often remain invisible from the internal perspective of the company. Based on this, we formulate recommendations that are both ambitious and realistic.

The next step is detailed planning of implementation. We know that even the best strategy will not yield results without effective implementation of changes. Therefore, we do not end our work with the delivery of a report. We accompany the client at every stage of execution, supporting their team in adopting new processes, solving problems, and adjusting the strategy to changing market conditions.

The result of our collaboration is not only a ready strategic document but, above all, an organization that understands its direction, has the tools to achieve it, and is ready for long-term development. Our approach to strategy development always considers the financial perspective, strategic goals, and the real needs of employees.

The strategic consulting process – from diagnosis to implementation

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Business transformation and risk management

Business transformation is one of the most demanding processes an organization can undergo. It requires simultaneous change management at the strategic, operational, and human levels. Mistakes made at any of these levels can undermine even the best-planned actions of the company.

Frequently asked questions about strategic consulting

Strategic consulting is a specialized form of advisory services focused on the long-term development of an organization and building competitive advantage. Unlike operational consulting, which concentrates on improving the current efficiency of business processes, strategic consulting looks at the company from a multi-year perspective. Strategic advisors help in developing business strategies, adapting strategies to market changes, and implementing changes at the organizational level. It encompasses areas such as business transformation, risk management, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and long-term development of managerial competencies.

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Business Unit Director, SSC/BPO, Banking & Insurance, ReX Recruitment Exchange

Sebastian Sala

Sebastian Sala

Business Unit Director, SSC/BPO, Banking & Insurance, ReX Recruitment Exchange

Do you need a strategy, audit, or support in business transformation? Consult with an Antal expert, and from the very first conversation, you will gain a partner who understands the specifics of your industry and will help you achieve long-term success.

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