From Legacyto Leadership
The governance partner for SMEs ready toprofessionalize without losing their soul
We specialize in companies under 50M€ revenue— the underserved segment that big consultancies ignore —
Critical Challenges
That Hold SMEs Back
The governance gap blocks SMEs from reaching their full potential.Here are the four critical areas where we see the most impact.
Succession Uncertainty
"Who will lead when I step down?"
Without a clear succession plan, SMEs face existential risk. The founder's reluctance to step back, combined with unprepared next-generation leaders, creates a dangerous leadership vacuum.
Governance Gaps
"Structure without losing our values"
Blurred lines between ownership and management create confusion, concentrated decision-making, and higher conflict.
Strategic Stagnation
"Stuck between tradition and growth"
Operations dominate strategic thinking. Innovation resistance and legacy-growth tension prevent evolution.
Talent & Leadership Gaps
"We can't find or keep the right leaders"
SMEs struggle to attract C-level talent and develop internal leadership pipelines. Without proper onboarding and board training, even good hires fail to deliver.
The Cost of Inaction
When quitting becomes the real trap.
We all know the Sunk Cost Fallacy — the tendency to keep investing in something simply because we've already invested time or money.
But few talk about its opposite: the Inverse Sunk Cost Fallacy.
That's when leaders abandon promising initiatives too soon, failing to recognize the value of what's already been built — the learning, the trust, the systems, the groundwork.
"It's jumping off the ship just before it reaches the harbor."
The art of knowing when to continue
In SMEs, this trap hides behind good intentions. "Fail fast" sounds efficient, but not every setback is failure. Sometimes what looks like a decline is just the natural dip before growth.
The challenge is not deciding whether to persist, but how to persist wisely.
And that's where a strong, independent Board makes the difference — helping leaders distinguish between blind persistence and strategic persistence, between stubbornness and conviction.
Because sometimes, the most strategic move...is knowing when not to quit.
The boards we
activate.
A proven methodology that transforms SME governance through strategic board activation and leadership development.Modular by design — work with us at any stage.
Pre
Diagnosis
Comprehensive assessment revealing governance gaps in 48 hours. No commitment required.
Deep Diagnosis
Understanding business dynamics, challenges, and governance aspirations through structured assessments.
Strategic Design
Customized governance framework balancing business values with professional excellence.
Board Activation
Bringing boards to life through workshops, onboarding, and effective governance processes.
Continuous Evolution
Ongoing support, assessments, and adaptive improvements as your business evolves.
Why We're Different
Big consultancies focus on large enterprises.
We specialize in the underserved segment: companies under 50M€ revenue with unique needs and constraints.
Specialized Focus
100% focused on SMEs under 50M€. We understand your unique challenges.
Modular Approach
Work with us at any stage. From free pre-diagnosis to full transformation.
Proven Results
85% success rate with typical project investments of 15-50k€.
The boards we
activate.
Start with a free Pre-Diagnosis and discover how governance transformation can unlock your SME potential.
Join the SMEs that have transformed their governance without losing their values.Your journey starts with a simple conversation.