Management system audit
Management system audit
Is your company really managed - or is it just managed by individuals?
Strategy, objectives, decisions, communication, execution - each of these elements has an impact on whether an organisation runs smoothly or... drifts into chaos.
A well-designed management system is more than cyclical meetings and a set of KPIs. It is a set of repeatable mechanisms that enable objectives and decision-making - at every level of the company.
Management system audit allows you to see how your organisation is performing in practice - both strategically and operationally.
We analyse whether the strategy is known and understood, whether the objectives are realistic and measurable, how the day-to-day management, decision-making, communication and enforcement of arrangements are carried out.
Management system audit - examples from practice
- Logistics company - Despite having a clear growth strategy, operational teams were unaware of how their activities were impacting annual targets. The introduction of monthly cascade meetings increased engagement and KPI achievement by 35%.
- Production company - Management was holding as many as 15 meetings a week, but 60% decisions were made ad hoc anyway, by e-mail. After the change in management rhythm, the number of meetings dropped to 8 and the response time to problems was reduced from 3 days to a few hours.
What do we diagnose?
- Whether the company's strategy is understood and present in the daily work of the teams.
- How operational objectives are defined and how they are translated into specific tasks.
- What day-to-day management looks like - work rhythm, priorities, responsibilities, decision-making.
- Whether meetings and statuses have a clear purpose, structure and outcomes.
- How the circulation of information works and whether there are escalation mechanisms.
- To what extent the arrangements are enforced - and not just written down.
This audit helps to see, whether your management system is supporting the company's growth - or inadvertently blocking it.
Tools
What tools do we use?
- Audit 4-level management system - we analyse the consistency of management at operational, tactical and strategic levels.
- Review of KPIs and targets - we assess whether the indicators are comprehensible, up-to-date and truly linked to the activities.
- Analysis of meetings and rhythm of leaders - we look at how effectively management and team time is used.
- Evaluation of communication and escalation systems - we identify information barriers and accountability gaps.
- Observations and discussions - we look at how management works in real life - not just on paper.
Management system audit
How does the audit work?
- Preliminary diagnosis - define the organisational structure and scope of the audit.
- Diagnosis of the management system - we analyse decision-making levels, objectives, rituals, indicators, communication.
- Observations and data - attend meetings, analyse documentation and schedules.
- Report with recommendations - we point out what works, what doesn't work and how to fix it.
- (Optional) Designing a new management system - we help implement change: from strategy to the daily practice of leaders.
What do you gain?
- Clarity on whether the strategy really translates into operational activities.
- Better understanding of objectives between levels of the organisation and more effective communication.
- Structured rhythm of leaders - with clear division of responsibilities.
- Meetings to decide, not just to inform.
- Faster decision-making, less chaos and errors due to lack of execution.
- A solid foundation for the growth, scaling or transformation of the company.
Management system audit
Who is this audit for?
- Companies where 'something doesn't work' even though everyone is working hard.
- Boards that want to make sure the strategy does not end on a PowerPoint slide.
- Leaders who need to regain clarity, real influence and predictability of action.
- Organisations preparing to change, scale or implement a new structure.
A company is a system - not the sum of good people.
Check that your management system is working consistently and effectively.
Make an audit appointment and see what is really driving - or blocking - your organisation's growth.
Does the audit only apply to executives?
No - we analyse the whole system: from the board, to line managers, to the rhythm of the teams.
Does the audit only cover meetings and KPIs?
Definitely not. We look more broadly - at goals, decisions, accountability, communication and execution.
Which companies should carry out this audit?
Those that feel something is not working despite commitment - and organisations planning to change, scale or implement a new structure.
What if we do not have a formally written strategy?
This is not a problem. The audit will show you how you manage in practice and what is worth fine-tuning to act consistently.