ACRE
“What Within People offered was a clear framework to co-create our purpose and values but also enough space to be playful and creative. It felt like we were being guided and supported but also held accountable to a robust process. Within are a consultancy who are fresh and progressive, with that rare blend of innovative and credible”
Driving purposeful commercial growth
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT - 100% of employees engaged with the refreshed purpose, values, and ambition
VALUES INTEGRATION - New values used for recruitment and performance
The Challenge
After scaling rapidly during Covid and expanding operations into APAC, the ESG and sustainability recruitment firm Acre found themselves at a pivotal moment. The business had grown significantly, and it was time for aligned leadership to re-establish a shared direction and develop a strategic plan grounded in a renewed sense of purpose.
The Within Way®: Aligning leadership
We partnered with Acre to co-create a bold new Purpose, Values, and Ambition that would define its next chapter — anchoring strategy with clarity and conviction. Alongside this, we worked closely with the leadership team through executive coaching to build trust, alignment, and new ways of working. The new PVA came to life through a global roadshow across London, New York, and Singapore, creating powerful moments for every team member to connect personally to the company’s future.
The Impact
The result was a foundation for a growth strategy and a more cohesive leadership team. Acre now operates with greater clarity, confidence, and connection. The new Purpose and Values have become part of the business’s DNA, shaping how they hire, manage performance, and lead to deliver impact in the world.