Stop Training Accountants, Start Consulting With Them
theGrogroup helps to build “future-ready” accountants through sector-specific programmes that run from first-year trainee to partner.
We have always been very clear that we take a different approach to traditional ‘training’. Our style is based less on theory and models and more on driving actions and solutions to real challenges. We ask different questions and offer opinions based on our deep sector specialism. It is a consulting approach which turns strategy and ideas into practical execution.
Driving change requires 3 key foundations which are threaded into every solution:
| Curiosity | Adaptability | Proactivity |
Why are we different?
Deep Sector Expertise
The team is led by qualified accountants who have worked across global networks and a broad range of clients —we already understand the profession from the inside, rather than consultants learning it secondhand.
A Consulting Approach
Our emphasis is on strategy rather than theory — on driving real change inside a business instead of delivering lessons lifted from a textbook.
Obsessed With Results
Practical action beats theory every time, everything we build is designed with one goal: to move the needle.
A ladder of solutions, from trainee to partner
We have lived experience of progression through firms and understand the needs and challenges of people at all levels. Our solutions span the traditional organisational model from trainee to partner, from a tactical to strategic focus.
| PARTNERS | Strategy creation & execution support · developing high-performing leadership teams · strategic leadership programmes |
| SENIOR MANAGERS / DIRECTORS | Step-to-partner programmes · leadership development · business development & commercial acumen · client relationship and trusted-advisor programmes |
| QUALIFIED / MANAGERS | Management development · client relationship programmes · newly qualified and supervisor essentials · commerciality |
| TRAINEES / DELIVERY TEAMS | Trainee development programmes |
“Clarity. Confidence. Focus. Drive.”
Bespoke builds, or something ready to go
We have options to support firms of all sizes. Solutions at all levels of the organisational pyramid can be offered as fully bespoke programme built around a client’s specific needs, strategy and culture, as a ready-made programme that can be deployed quickly, or people can be enrolled on an open programme, joining a peer group of professionals with common challenges. Coaching runs alongside both routes, as an alternative full development solution, or a bolt-on for delegates post-programmes to help embed learning into performance and growth.
| BESPOKE PROGRAMMES
Built specifically. Aligned with the strategy, language, culture and particular challenges and needs |
READY-MADE PROGRAMMES
Tried and tested core content that can be deployed faster, for firms that want a proven format rather than a custom build. |
OPEN PROGRAMMES
For firms that may have development needs for small numbers of people, where buying in a programme is over-kill. Delegates can interact and learn from like-minded peers at similar levels across a range of firms |
What clients walk away with
Results and outcomes
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We drive results and outcomes through a consistent approach on all projects:
- Developing mindset, skills & behaviours: What needs to change to be more effective?
- Practical tools & resources: Simple resources to support better outcomes
- Individual action plans: Gaining commitment and creating accountability for embedding learning into performance
This is all conveniently summarised in this graphic:
