05 — Recommend

Strategy grounded in evidence.

Investigators do not stop at explaining what happened. They issue recommendations that make the next flight safer. We turn your data into strategic direction: clear priorities, measurable goals, and a plan leadership can defend.

  • OutcomePriorities backed by evidence
  • OutcomeGoals you can measure
  • OutcomeLeadership aligned on the facts
Sound familiar?

Signs it’s time to call us.

  • 01

    Strategy discussions are driven by opinion, anecdote, or the loudest voice in the room.

  • 02

    Your strategic plan has goals but no reliable way to measure progress.

  • 03

    You are weighing a major investment, merger, or pivot and need independent evidence.

  • 04

    You need senior data or technology leadership, but not a full-time executive.

Capabilities

What we deliver.

Engage us for a single capability or combine several. Every engagement is scoped to your goals, your team, and your budget.

  • 05.01

    Evidence-based strategic planning

    Multi-year plans built on performance and market data, with measurable goals.

  • 05.02

    Performance management

    Scorecards, OKRs, and review rhythms that keep strategy on course as new data arrives.

  • 05.03

    Market & competitive analysis

    Use external data to size opportunities, benchmark performance, and spot trends.

  • 05.04

    Scenario planning

    Model the likely impact of major decisions before you commit resources.

  • 05.05

    Due diligence

    Independent review of data, technology, and performance before investments or acquisitions.

  • 05.06

    Fractional Chief Data Officer

    Part-time executive leadership for data strategy, governance, and teams.

  • 05.07

    Fractional CTO & Chief AI Officer

    Senior technology and AI leadership for your stage without a full-time hire.

  • 05.08

    Board & leadership advisory

    Plain-language briefings that help boards and executives govern with the facts.

How it works

A clear path from question to result.

  1. 1

    Gather

    Assemble internal performance data and external market evidence.

  2. 2

    Analyze

    Identify what is working, what is not, and where the opportunities are.

  3. 3

    Decide

    Facilitate leadership trade-offs using the evidence.

  4. 4

    Steer

    Set up scorecards and reviews so strategy adjusts as new data arrives.

Tailored to you

Same rigor. Different realities.

For nonprofits & foundations

Strategic plans with measurable outcomes, board dashboards, program portfolio decisions informed by impact data, and analysis for mergers and partnerships.

Nonprofit services
For businesses

Growth strategy grounded in unit economics, pricing and market analysis, performance management, and independent due diligence for investors and acquirers.

Business services
Engagement options

Ways to get started.

Pick the model that matches your stage. Many clients start with a fixed-scope engagement and grow from there.

  • Fixed scope

    Strategy Sprint

    An evidence-based answer to one strategic question in a matter of weeks.

  • Project

    Strategic Plan

    A complete, measurable strategic plan with scorecard and execution rhythm.

  • Monthly

    Fractional Leadership

    A part-time Chief Data Officer, CTO, or Chief AI Officer on your leadership team.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

How is this different from traditional strategy consulting?

We start with your data, not a template. Recommendations are grounded in evidence from your own organization and market, and we set up the measurement that shows whether they are working.

What does a fractional Chief Data Officer do?

They own your data strategy, governance, priorities, and vendor decisions on a part-time basis, and build internal capability until you are ready for a full-time leader.

Are you tied to any software vendors?

No. We are vendor-neutral and do not take referral fees, so our recommendations serve only your interests.

Start here

Ready to talk about evidence-based strategy?

Tell us the questions you need answered. We will reply personally with an honest view of what your data can reveal and where to start.