Case Study

NATO Supreme Headquarters

Industry: Defence

The Client:

The Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) of NATO

Timescales and locations:

3 Months

Mons, Belgium

How we helped:

The Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) of NATO asked Professor John Louth to lead a review into the management practices of its Headquarters in Mons. Working on site, Professor Louth analysed and assessed all business practices over a three-month period. Reporting to the Deputy Supreme Commander, John was able to make a number of recommendations relating to future programme, capability and risk management, leaving the Headquarters with a more effective Board structure and supporting functions.

 

Dr Henrik Heidenkamp, the programme commissioner at Mons, said, “This was a really important review that was enacted seamlessly by Professor Louth and colleagues.”

The Benefits

  • A more effective Board structure for NATO was proposed and implemented, following the Redstone Risk review

  • NATO's supporting functions independently reviewed and assessed

  • The reporting structure for NATO programmes was streamlined and re-purposed

We believe that risk management isn’t just about managing risks; it's about enhancing performance by embedding risk-thinking into business decisions.

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