Building and executing

ambitious plans, together

At S&G, we build on the collective intelligence of organizations to help them find the best solutions to their challenges. By working closely with our clients, from strategy to execution, we achieve long-lasting results.

The S&G approach is rooted in our experience as entrepreneurs, executives, board members and strategists, and our desire to help build ambitious, resilient organizations.

Asking the right questions

We provide structure to the thought process so that you can ask the right questions and identify the strategic priorities that will have the greatest impact.

A broader view with systems thinking

We bring an external perspective to help you take a step back and look at the big picture, thinking about issues as systems rather than in silos.

Getting to the heart of the matter

We use simple, effective and proven frameworks, tools and processes to help you think faster and with more clarity.

Building together

We believe that to ensure your lasting success, our commitment must be limited in time. That’s why our approach is based on collaborative work, and a real process, from reflection to implementation.

“S&G provides exceptional strategic support, with a pragmatic, structured and efficient approach.”

“S&G provides exceptional strategic support, with a pragmatic, structured and efficient approach. S&G also has highly specialized expertise and a wealth of experience from which we will benefit in the years to come. With S&G, we have found outstanding business partners.”

Simon Poitras, Vice-President Tact

“S&G has a unique ability to grasp complex strategic and commercial issues.”

“S&G has a unique ability to grasp complex strategic and business issues and identify opportunities for value creation, bringing a fresh, “outside the box” perspective. Their team is meticulous, efficient and easy to work with.”

Anne-Marie Piette, Investment Director and Partner, Noréa

“S&G’s forthright collaboration and tireless involvement are the essential pillars to our success.”

“S&G’s forthright collaboration and tireless involvement are the essential pillars that are gradually transforming our project into an outstanding collective success.”

Claude Auchu, ICD.D, Partner, CEO, LG2

“S&G has a unique ability to grasp complex strategic and commercial issues.”

“S&G brought clarity and concrete solutions to our organization. The process was impeccable and communication was fluid. It was a great pleasure working with the team, and we highly recommend them to anyone who needs to take a step back to see things more clearly.”

Charles Lespérance, CEO, Fabiano Cid, COO, OXO innovation

“S&G brings exceptional intellectual strength and doesn’t hesitate to challenge corporate conventions when needed.”

“S&G brings exceptional intellectual strength to the table and doesn’t hesitate to challenge corporate conventions in order to generate constructive and authentic thinking. The approach is sometimes uncomfortable, but highly effective.”

Daniel Oliver, Director, Business Intelligence and Innovation, Port of Montreal

“S&G’s effectiveness is impressive.”

“S&G stands out for the clarity of their vision, their structured methodology and their ability not only to provide advice, but also to actively participate in the development of our strategic plan. Their effectiveness is impressive.”

Martin Carrier, CEO, Smartrek technologies

“Working with S&G means creating in a judgment-free zone, focused on a sustainable perspective based on innovation.”

“Working with S&G means creating in a judgment-free zone, focused on a sustainable perspective based on innovation. This has enabled us, as a foundation, to open up our philanthropic horizons and reach out to our wider communities.”

Julie Desharnais, MBA, CEO, Maisonneuve Rosemont Hospital Foundation

The S&G model: 9 drivers of success for high-performing organizations

S&G has built a model based on 9 factors that define the most successful organizations. This model, rooted in best practices and experience, is used to varying degrees in all our activities, whether we’re working with an organization in a mature industry or a start-up in an emerging industry, depending on their development stage.

The 9 drivers of success cover the following aspects:

Strategy

A clear, ambitious long-term goal and the ability to prioritize initiatives that will move the needle.
Value creation

A sustainable revenue model and robust competitive edge.
Internal accelerators

The right people in the right seats, proper accountability, and a strong culture.
Execution

An internal system that facilitates agile and efficient operations
Leadership & governance

A set of guiding principles that enable responsible, enduring stewardship.

Simple tools to get to the point efficiently

S&G offers a comprehensive suite of tools that are simple by design and help you think effectively.

Here are a few examples:

9SL Diagnosis

Quickly identify your organization’s main challenges with our online diagnostic tool covering S&G’s 9 drivers of success.

High Level Strategic Plan

Concisely enunciate your vision, financial objectives and strategic priorities for the next 3 to 5 years, and the key initiatives for the coming year.