Utility businesses are finding that success in deregulating markets is increasingly dependent upon the ability to develop and deliver innovative business strategies. The problem: The utility industries are undergoing a period of radical transformation. Once captive customers are becoming competitive, new technologies are altering the underlying economics of the industry, regulatory arrangements are becoming more complex and society is demanding sustainable business practices. Our solution: In the quest to deliver increased but sustainable value, utility businesses must periodically revisit the rationale for their strategic intent and the plan for achieving it. The end-to-end strategy development process, as illustrated below, is integral to future success: Strategy Development Process rbz Group works closely with clients in any or all elements of the strategy development process. • We have a team of senior practitioners highly experienced in the development and implementation of business strategies in the electricity, water and gas industries • Our approach combines rigorous analysis and creative insights with focused implementation planning • We offer a wide range of strategy services adapted to meet our clients' circumstances and are not restricted by a particular methodology • We work in partnership with clients in a highly facilitative manner. A key aspect of our planning approach is recognition that ownership of the strategic plan must reside with the client rbz Group's approach to Strategy Development is tailored to individual client needs. An example of our approach: Example of rbz Group's Approach Our comprehensive range of strategy services are tailored to the specific requirements of clients: • Facilitation of vision, mission and strategic thinking (workshops, focus groups, team sessions) • Corporate and business strategy development • Shareholder Value Analysis • Value Based Management • Market entry strategy development • Strategic reviews and independent critique/evaluation • Feasibility study and business case development • Financial model creation, scenario development and sensitivity analysis • Valuation and assessment of strategic direction • Benchmarking rbz Group has a proven track record of working with leading utility businesses to develop and deliver value-creating strategies. Examples include: • Facilitation of a senior management workshop and then a Board/Executive workshop to identify strategic objectives for a water business • Development of a comprehensive retail strategy for an Australian electricity retailer • Strategic visioning workshop for a New Zealand energy retailer • Identified Telecoms market entry options for a dual fuel utility • Developed a corporate strategy for an Australian energy retailer/distributor • Assisted in the development of an electricity market entry strategy for a gas retailer • Prepared a feasibility study to support energy market entry options for a non-utility • Performed an independent critique of a business case for development of a new generation power station in Australia Click to select Services, Transaction Support, Project Implementation, Market AnaIysis, Performance Improvement