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It's Thursday - which means it is Testimonial Thursday! Today's Testimonial is about lovely team member Steve. We're thrilled to bring you our weekly dose of feedback straight from the source. But wait, there's more! If you've had the pleasure of working with us or anyone in our amazing team, we want to hear from you too. Drop us an email at danni@akeno.co.uk and we'll make sure to feature your comments in an upcoming post. Let's keep the feedback flowing and show the world what makes our partnerships truly special! #testimonial #clientfeedback #teamwork #automotive #happycustomer #hardwork #development

Our Values & Promises At the heart of our business beats a set of core values that infuse everything we do - from going above and beyond for our clients to fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment. Our values are the compass that guides us through every aspect of our work, and we're proud to let them lead the way! We will be energising, curious and transparent, and will always act with integrity. With our gritty mindset, we’ll continually learn, and be better everyday. It’s “we, not me”! Our win-win approach encourages teamwork and partnerships. What values are at the heart of your professional operation? 📣 PS. Feel free to head over to Akeno Ltd and join the LinkedIn family by giving us a follow, the more the merrier! For now, we are continuing our series to talk about our work, but we'll then be sharing some further content that I'm sure you'll find valuable in your own work. #values #promsies #valuesdriven #valuesled #peoplefirst #teamwork #collaboration #partnerships #learning

Meet our Akeno Team 👥 Peter is an experienced Senior Transformation Programme Manager/Director with a Global background of developing, delivering, and managing large complex transformational change programmes for Local Government, Fire and Rescue Services, Utilities, NHS, and the telecoms sector. Delivering 20 years of senior interim transformational assignments, he is a high-profile Interim Director with strong leadership and team development skills and gravitas. Peter provides a potent balance of marketing, business, technical and commercial skills to ensure successful development, delivery, and communication of complex solutions. Crucially, he is also a “critical friend” providing coaching, mentoring, and development, in order to leave an enduring legacy. He has practical experience of driving transformation within public and private sector and extensive experience of managing all key stakeholders throughout each stage of transformation. When Peter is not working, he enjoys time with his family, and in his most important role to date of Grandad to Daisy and Lucas. As an advanced open water scuba diver, he enjoys exploring the undersea world, and is passionate about keeping fit and motorcycling. (Note: Some of the people you see in this series are full or part time members of the Akeno team, and others are bought in as Associates to support more tactical or short-term projects. Contact us if you have any questions.) #teamwork #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #peoplematter #culture #people #team #businesstransformation #BTaaS #businessimprovement https://lnkd.in/eMrUteUJ

How do we deliver our services? We love to deliver in a flexible way to meet our clients' requirements and budgets. Although we have a proven framework of deliverables, we always agree the best tailored approach for you. Here are some ways in which we deliver: 1: Standalone Services Self-contained statements of work with a clear start and end date, and an agreed set of deliverables and outcomes, all within the agreed budget. 2: Retainers Secured resource for an agreed amount of time so you have access to exactly what you need when you need it. Both simplified and profiled retainers are available. 3: Workshops Interactive and engaging workshops on topics such as resilience, leadership, and building a strategy. Bespoke workshops also available on a range of subjects, so let us know your requirements! 📣 PS. Feel free to head over to Akeno Ltd and join the LinkedIn family by giving us a follow, the more the merrier! For now, we are continuing our series to talk about our work, but we'll then be sharing some further content that I'm sure you'll find valuable in your own work. #servicedelivery #howwedeliver #workshops #professionaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #budgets #tailored #bespoke

Meet our Akeno Team 👥 Charlotte has over 15 years experience in the automotive sector with leading brands such as Volkswagen Group and Mercedes-Benz. She has spent the bulk of that time as an Executive and Personal Assistant to Sales Directors, so she has intimate knowledge of sales operations, both in the Retailer Network and Head Office functions. She has in-depth knowledge and experience of the transition to a direct sales model, and the impact this will have on traditional retail operational roles within the retailer network, and within the NSC. Her extensive experience in the industry, working with Senior Leaders, has forged her close relationships with a number of Retailer Groups. Charlotte and her family enjoy days out in London and holidays abroad, and she’s a proud supporter of the local cricket club where she volunteers. (Note: Some of the people you see in this series are full or part time members of the Akeno team, and others are bought in as Associates to support more tactical or short-term projects. Contact us if you have any questions.) #teamwork #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #peoplematter #culture #people #team #businesstransformation #BTaaS #businessimprovement https://lnkd.in/eMrUteUJ

It's all about delivery for our Founder, Kerry Thompson this week! Take a look at her post to find out more!

🏆 Akeno Ltd Wins "UK Business Consultancy of the Year 2024"! 🏆 We're thrilled to share that Akeno Ltd has added yet another prestigious accolade to our growing list of achievements—"UK Business Consultancy of the Year 2024"! 🎉 This award is a testament to our consistent dedication to driving business transformation across multiple industries, particularly within the automotive sector. Take a look at the video and join Kerry as she unboxes our latest award award—a symbol of the trust and confidence our clients place in us. We’re especially proud of our track record in pioneering industry-first projects, such as the SEAT Stores concept—an innovative alternative retail solution that introduced an Apple-store-like, service-led experience to car buying within a shopping mall. We've also done countless other projects since, including the rollout of a Global finance system, driving aftersales efficiency whilst improving the customer experience, and launching direct-to-consumer omni-channel sales solutions. Kerry says: "At Akeno, we’ve always believed that delivering exceptional results starts with having the right people. Our team of industry experts consistently provides first-class services, which is why our clients return to us time and again, and continue to refer us to others." Thank you to all our clients, partners, and team members who have been part of this journey. This award is not just a recognition of our past successes, but a motivation to keep pushing the boundaries and delivering transformative solutions that make a real difference. #AkenoExcellence #BusinessTransformation #AwardWinners #AkenoLtd #Innovation #ClientService #Empowerment #BusinessTransformation #BTaaS #AutomotiveIndustry #AkenoSuccess #automotive #award #awardwinning #teamwork #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #businesstransformation #digitaltransformation #BTaaS

What is our approach? We achieve success for our clients thanks to our consultative, collaborative, and results-driven approach, underpinned by the importance of values. As we’ve learned in a previous post, “Akeno” means “bright and shining” in Japanese, and that is a true reflection of our approach to business; we are approachable, responsive, positive, gracious, and always mindful of the pressures of “business as usual” in the world of transformation. By working in partnership with our clients, we can challenge, produce insight, and significantly add value. Our energy and inclusive approach creates enthusiastic advocates for the changes ahead, rather than fear and uncertainty. We don't just think about strategy, transformation, and change, we do it. We roll our sleeves up and work with you. We're your supporter, your challenger, your critical friend and your champion. Nurturing values. Building relationships. Driving Success. Always. (Have you spotted the Japanese text below “Akeno” in the image? Check it out using the Google Translate app on your phone!) 📣 PS. Feel free to head over to Akeno Ltd and join the LinkedIn family by giving us a follow, the more the merrier! For now, we are continuing our series to talk about our work, but we'll then be sharing some further content that I'm sure you'll find valuable in your own work. #approach #collaborative #collaboration #values #relationships #approach #businessapproach

❓Who is Kerry Thompson from Akeno?   🎥 She’s done a quick video to tell you!   As always, if you have any questions or would like to explore synergies and opportunities, please get in touch.   (PS We’re going to send this video out over the next few weeks, so if you see it for a second or third time, it’s intentional – it’s just to ensure coverage 😊 )    #introduction #aboutme #intro #introvideo

❓Who is Kerry Thompson from Akeno?   🎥 She’s done a quick video to tell you!   As always, if you have any questions or would like to explore synergies and opportunities, please get in touch.   (PS We’re going to send this video out over the next few weeks, so if you see it for a second or third time, it’s intentional – it’s just to ensure coverage 😊 )    #introduction #aboutme #intro #introvideo