More perspectives. More results.

ismu means ‘in collaboration with you’, which characterizes our vision and the way we work. Openness, cooperation, and inclusion are part of our corporate code. These are the ingredients to achieve meaningful results together.

Plan for success

80% of strategy projects get stranded in the execution phase. Broad involvement from the beginning doubles the chances of success. Progress and strong results are embedded in a phased approach with intermediate checks and balances.

Diagram met cirkels die de relatie tussen Purpose, Leadership, Vision, en verschillende contexten zoals Environment, Relationships, Management, en Community toont.

1: Exploration and definition

With client and internal sponsors, we examine the principles. What are the desired outcomes and what is out of scope? Who advises and who decides?

  • • Context & starting points

    • Desired results

    • Scope & givens

    • Stakeholders

    • Sponsor buy-in

Een puzzel met verschillende stukjes in grijs, wit, roze en zwart. Er zijn pijlen in oranje die de beweging of plaatsing op de puzzel aangeven.

2. Planning & Preparation

We map the puzzle, cluster parts and put them in time, looking for maximum output with efficient use of people and resources.

  • • Primary & secondary issues

    • Phasing

    • Decision making structure

    • Stakeholders & interrelation

    • Communication system

    • Participatory methods

Diagram met puzzle stukjes en een pijl die naar een roze puzzelstukje wijst. Het roze puzzelstukje bevat woorden 'diverge', 'options', 'converge' en 'output', met pijlen die de stroom aangeven.

3. Exploration & Cocreatie

Step by step, several key questions pass by, fed by the findings in the phases before and the context of the inner and outer world.

  • • Shared insights

    • Solution directions

    • Priorities

    • Input next steps

    This is the most participatory phase. Depending on the nature of the question, group dymanics and time available, many different technologies can be put to practise.

Constructie strategie

4: Construction

All collected insights add up to one story with a clear core. This is what we stand for/go for. We translate this into perspectives for each stakeholder.   

  • • End report

    • Implementation advice

    • Action plans

    • Monitoring criteria

Een kubusvormige wereldbol gemaakt van puzzelstukken in kleuren roze, wit, rood en grijs op een lichte achtergrond.

5. Implementation

We co-guard important parameters for succesful implementation. Are we on track? Is everyone involved? Do we need to make shifts for better results?  

  • • Update meetings

    • Asynch check-ins

    • Intervision

    • Coach sessions

Eenvoudige grafiek met een cirkeldiagram, staafdiagram, lijn grafiek en puzzelstukjes.

6. Monitoring & Adjustment

Are targets on track? Successes reached? What is in the way of success? What adjustments or capacity development is needed?

  • • Final KPIs

    • Dashboard updates

    • Quarterly meetings

Proven methods for optimal results

We can boast over 25 years of experience in participatory strategy creation. In doing so, we rely on methods tailored to maximize individual contributions within the larger context, like Genuine Contact, Liberating Structures en Clean Language.