Calmworks
Miltton
MilttonPartnership

Scaling a 60-Person Consulting Unit While Cutting Costs 40%

Operating model transformation that improved speed, satisfaction, and margins simultaneously.

ConsultingMulti-year2019-2023
40%
Cost reduction
45%
Delivery speed improvement
35%
Client satisfaction increase
60+
Consultants in unit
The challenge

Miltton's business design unit had grown to 60+ consultants across 7 offices, but the operating model hadn't kept up. Resourcing was inefficient, delivery was slow, and operational costs were eating into margins. They needed a transformation that improved economics without sacrificing quality or team morale.

Our approach
  • Co-led the business design unit, redesigning the operating model from the inside

  • Redesigned resourcing and staffing processes to match consultant skills to client needs faster

  • Facilitated 100+ strategic co-creation workshops with clients across industries

  • Built capability within the organization for self-sustaining improvement

The outcome

The operating model transformation delivered measurable results across every dimension: 40% cost reduction, 45% faster delivery, 35% improvement in client satisfaction, and 35% better resourcing efficiency. The unit managed EUR 10M+ in scope across 70+ client relationships. Sustainability-focused work also produced a 31% food waste reduction and 60% plant-based sales growth for one client.

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