Strategy that survives

the real world.

We bridge the gap between boardroom strategy and frontline reality using deep, ethnographic research.

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the problem

Why do smart strategies fail?

Disconnects

Headquarters has a plan, but the frontline lives a different reality. The result? Strategy that gathers dust.

Blind Spots

You have data, but you lack context. You know what is happening, but you can't figure out why.

Untapped Insight

Your greatest asset—the lived wisdom of your audience or organization—is locked away, unvoiced and unused.

our role

We translate between data and reality.

We help you see both the 30,000-foot view and the street-level reality. We go beyond what is happening to uncover why.

By observing what people actually do (rather than just what they say) we surface the unarticulated wisdom that already exists within your ecosystem. This ensures your strategy isn't just theoretically sound, but contextually proven.

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Of Meaning and Metrics

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Say hello!

Drop us a note and

we'll be in touch.

Say hello!

Drop us a note and

we'll be in touch.