Inform Magazine

A TEAM THAT KEEPS RAISING THE BAR

LOOKING FORWARD

Perhaps what makes me proudest of the past year’s achievements is not a single deal or a particular milestone, it’s the way the team has embraced the challenge. They have taken ownership of their results, collaborated across the business and delivered consistently strong performances.

Our focus remains on continuous improvement. We will keep enhancing our technology, exploring new markets and refining our processes. But just as importantly, we will continue investing in our people: providing training, mentoring and the opportunity to grow their careers here at KBS. The Research department’s success story over the past year is just one chapter in the wider growth of the company. With the M&A market showing renewed energy and our operations across KBS Corporate and the wider K3 Capital Group strongly positioned, we are excited for what the future holds.

Part of the success has come from changing the way we think about challenges.

Rather than saying "No, because…", we’ve tried to approach problems with a "Yes, if…" mindset.

Yes, we can achieve this if we think creatively. Yes, we can meet that goal if we adapt our strategy. Yes, we can solve that issue if we work together and push ourselves further. That shift in mindset - being solution-focused, not obstacle-focused - has made a tangible difference in how the team approaches their work. And the success has not been driven by one or two individuals but by a team that shares goals and holds itself to high standards. The culture within Research has become one of accountability, support and continual improvement - and it’s clear to see the positive impact this has had, not only on our results but on our clients’ outcomes too.

It has been a record-breaking year - but we see this as still only the beginning of what our team can achieve.

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