Interview
Q. Why the name Lavaux Global?
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The name Lavaux is inspired by the breathtaking Lavaux region in Switzerland, a UNESCO-listed stretch of vineyards between Lausanne and Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva. This region has been cultivating wine since Roman times, a testament to its enduring resilience and craftsmanship. Much like the vineyards that thrive on its terraced slopes, our company embodies a commitment to excellence, adaptability, and long-term vision - qualities that define sustainable success.
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Q. In your opinion, what makes a company successful ?
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Truly successful companies cultivate a culture that seamlessly connects:
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Innovation with flawless execution
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High-performance individuals with strong teamwork
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Strategic asset management with personal values and aspirations​
It’s a dynamic balance - what we call the interplay between technical fitness (operational excellence) and evolutionary fitness (the ability to adapt and thrive over time).
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At the heart of this is a carefully engineered tension mechanism - a balance between creativity, which fuels innovation, and discipline, which drives execution. This balance is anything but trivial; it’s what keeps organisations forward-thinking while delivering real value today. The key is high alignment with loose interconnection - ensuring that structure and clarity exist without stifling creativity.
Long-term success depends on this mechanism standing the test of time.
Equally critical is acquiring top talent ahead of growth complexity - building a workforce capable of not only keeping up with expansion but driving it. In such an environment, businesses don’t just grow; they perform, adapt, and sustain their edge in an ever-changing landscape.
Agility is more than just speed - it’s about generative sensing: the ability to anticipate shifts, adapt, and reconfigure when and where needed. It’s a dynamic capability, not just a buzzword, and businesses that nurture it gain a decisive edge in an unpredictable world.
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But agility alone isn’t enough. Without a culture grounded in strong, enduring values and principles, even the most adaptable organisations risk losing direction. It is these guiding forces that shape behaviour, foster trust, and ensure that change serves a purpose rather than becoming chaos.
Q. Where from here ?
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Einstein once said, “Imagination takes you everywhere.”
Inspired by this, we set out to build a management consulting firm that doesn’t just fix isolated problems - it sees the whole picture. Too often, companies focus on strategy, performance, or organisational structure in isolation.
We believe success lies in connecting these elements, not treating them as separate puzzles.
That’s why we offer both advisory and consulting services at two critical levels:
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The transformational level, where we shape strategy, mission, culture, and leadership.
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The transactional level, where we refine structure, management practices, systems, and work environments.
What makes us different is how we seamlessly bridge these two levels, ensuring that big ideas translate into real-world impact.
This isn’t just a methodology - it’s our promise of value.
Appearances at the John Curtin Institute of Public Policy
Contact us for links to these videos
Lecture - 2022
"The History of Innovation and Other Heretic Ideas"
Lecture - 2021
"Talent Transformation Strategy"
Helping Organisations Thrive Podcast
Julian Roberts interviews Dr Dorel Iosif on his Podcast "Helping Organizations Thrive".
