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Vinay Couto Books

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Vinay Couto, John Plansky, and Deniz Caglar are senior partners at PwC Strategy&, specializing in corporate strategy, operations, and organizational transformation.

Known for: Fit for Growth: A Guide to Strategic Cost Cutting, Restructuring, and Renewal

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Fit for Growth: A Guide to Strategic Cost Cutting, Restructuring, and Renewal

Fit for Growth: A Guide to Strategic Cost Cutting, Restructuring, and Renewal

strategy·10 min read

Fit for Growth offers a practical framework for business transformation that links growth strategy with cost management and organizational restructuring. The book provides actionable guidance for executives to align resources and capabilities with strategic priorities, enabling sustainable growth and renewal.

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Why Traditional Cost Cutting Fails

Time and again, we have watched companies embark on cost-reduction programs with enthusiasm, only to find themselves weaker at the end. The reason is simple: when you cut without a compass, you inevitably trim muscle along with fat. Traditional cost cutting focuses on margins in isolation, ignoring ...

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Defining Strategic Priorities and Differentiating Capabilities

At the heart of any Fit for Growth journey lies clarity—clarity about who you are as an organization, what you want to be, and what few capabilities truly set you apart. We call these differentiating capabilities: the integrated systems of processes, tools, skills, and culture that allow you to deli...

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About Vinay Couto

Vinay Couto, John Plansky, and Deniz Caglar are senior partners at PwC Strategy&, specializing in corporate strategy, operations, and organizational transformation.

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