Scaling without the chaos: How Scendea grew 168%
The Problem: Growth outpacing operations
The Scendea team knew their work was impactful. But scaling a consultancy requires more than great client service. It demands visibility over projects, resources, and finances in a way that keeps decision-making clear and operations under control.
With different systems scattered across functions, Scendea’s leadership lacked the integrated view they needed to make confident growth decisions.
The Change: One platform for the whole consultancy
In early 2020, Scendea implemented Projectworks, a consulting-specific platform that replaced five disconnected systems with one source of truth.
That meant:
- Smarter resourcing with instant visibility of team availability
- Time and expenses in one place, feeding directly into financials
- Live dashboards showing project and company profitability
- A collaborative roadmap that incorporated Scendea’s feedback to improve the platform
This wasn’t just a software purchase. It became a partnership.
The Results: 168% growth without chaos
Five years later, the results speak for themselves.
- 168% growth
- Faster hiring decisions backed by accurate forecasting
- Consultants freed up to focus on high-value client work
- Greater impact for clients and patients
“My advice to other consultancies: make the jump now. If you wait, it’ll only become more complex and time-consuming to transfer. Do it earlier, understand the product, bite the bullet - you won’t regret it.”
— Charles Camp, Managing Director (UK & EU) & CFO, Scendea
The takeaway for consultancies on a growth journey
Scendea’s success didn’t happen by chance. It was strategic, deliberate, and supported by the right operational foundation.
If your consultancy is on a growth journey, their story is worth a closer look. Read more about Scendea's growth here.
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