The elephant in the room.

Our Vision

Uncertainty as the new normal heightens divisive perspectives on societal and organisational challenges posing new leadership and management challenges.
To address this new reality effectively and inclusively, traditional governance frameworks, from multilateral institutions to board rooms and community organisations, need to be updated.
In a dynamic environment, successful leaders need to own the political dimension of their decisions and revisit the social contract in which their organisations operate.

We are a leadership & mngt studio.

Our Mission

As advisors, we support leaders across sectors who see themselves as change agents instead of rentiers of outdated systems. We help them achieve their strategic, organisation, stakeholder and governance goals.
As researchers, we work with universities, thought-leaders and advocates to tackle societal challenges from a leadership standpoint.
As change-makers, we convene a community of practitioners to contribute to the broader conversation on leadership.

Our Theory of Change

Seize momentum: there is a growing consensus that leadership frameworks need to evolve to be more inclusive and effective in order to effectuate sustainable change.
Bridge the gap: improving leadership frameworks require grasping both the practicality of management requirements and the perspective brought by theoretical frameworks on what drives organisations and decision-makers.
Build partnerships: every stakeholder holds a piece of the solution.
Be the change: our commitment to improve leadership frameworks drives us, but the change we want to see is shaped by practice and reflection on our leadership journey.

Our values

Stewardship: we care for one another

Confidentiality: we treat any information in our stewardship with the greatest care as we don’t know the value it may hold for others.
Accountability: we take responsibility for our actions, shortcomings and share of successes alike.
Awareness: we strive to be conscious of each other’s circumstances as they may affect the quality of our collaboration.

Collaboration: together, we are resourceful

Reciprocity: we value each other as equals and treat each other with respect, regardless of the nature of our business relationship.
Excellence: we seek excellence in everything we do, regardless of the nature of the task.
Humility: we acknowledge the limits of our individual capabilities and are grateful for our collaboration.

Loyalty: we nurture relationships for the long-term

Integrity: we are honest even when it means being earnest, and don’t compromise on ethical trade-offs.
Courage: we seek and deliver constructive feedback in the spirit of professional and personal development.
Consistency: we strive to act in accordance with the values outlined in these House Rules.

Serendipity: we accept that we will be surprised along the way

Commitment: we engage with unforeseen developments and novel ideas with sharpness and grace.