We architect and accelerate transformations for Group Functions.
From re-organisations to must-win initiatives — we focus on the moments that define a function's future.
Every Group Function transformation is different. The patterns of failure are not.
You're expected to transform the function — while running it. With half the budget the business units get. And twice the political complexity. The rest of the organisation sees your function as a cost center, not a strategic partner.
Whether you're restructuring Legal, integrating two Communications teams post-merger, or rolling out a global ERP across 30 countries — the structural challenges are the same: too many stakeholders, too little alignment, too much theater.
FocusFirst exists for exactly these moments.
Five areas of expertise. One focus: your Group Function.
Trusted by Group Function leaders at
Trusted by Group Function leaders at Merck, E.ON, BASF, Novartis, GSK, Brenntag, Boehringer Ingelheim, Commerzbank, Lanxess, Covestro, Viessmann, Sandoz.
Our method: PEAK®
Co-created with clients over 250+ engagements. 5x innovation award winner. Delivers transformation goals 33% faster with 15% higher stakeholder satisfaction.
P
Perceive
Understand the reality before designing the change.
Organisational Health Check (OHC) — a data-driven maturity assessment across five levels and seven dimensions. Stakeholder interviews. Diagnostic report with clear priorities. Timeline: 6 weeks.
E
Envision
Create the target picture your entire leadership team owns.
80% draft of the "OneGoal" — the single, focused transformation objective. Full leadership team alignment workshop. Transformation plan draft.
A
Architect
Build the structures for implementation.
Finalised OneGoal. Dedicated transformation team formation. Stakeholder Orchestration map. Governance and communication architecture.
K
Kick-off
Bring the organisation along.
Stakeholder communication rollout. Alignment systems for the entire team. Focus checks for continuous calibration. Momentum building from day one.
Start here: The Organisational Health Check
Not sure where your organisation stands? Start with our free Quick Check — a 5-minute self-assessment across seven dimensions. For a deeper analysis, the full Organisational Health Check gives you clarity in 6 weeks. A maturity assessment across five levels and seven critical dimensions, a detailed diagnostic report, and a roadmap with prioritised actions. No commitment to a full engagement required.