For Institutions /
We help institutions establish authority, extend their influence and defend their credibility.
We work with multilateral organisations, foundations, universities, research bodies, NGOs and professional associations. Our role is to make their expertise understood, strengthen the relationships their work depends on and protect their standing when it comes under attack.
The Grid provides continuing monitoring of emerging threats to an institution’s work and reputation. Our research and reputation benchmarking establish a baseline and track changes in trust, authority and exposure.
We also build AI tools for research, analysis and publishing, helping institutions put their knowledge to work and extend the capacity of their teams.
What we do01
Establish authority and make expertise visible →
Media Relations & Executive Positioning; Brand Strategy & Identity; Publishing & Thought Leadership; Video, Audio & AI Production; Websites, Platforms & Discoverability02
Strengthen leadership and stakeholder confidence →
Corporate & Stakeholder Communications; Board, Executive & Principal Counsel; Hiring, Board & Counterparty Due Diligence; Executive Search & Recruitment03
Turn standing into influence and opportunity →
Campaigns, Advertising & Distribution; Institutional Access & Engagement; Partnerships & Sponsorship; Reputation Value & Opportunity PricingHOW WE SUPPORT INSTITUTIONSCorporate & Stakeholder Communications
01Maintain clear communication with governing bodies, employees, members, funders and communities through everyday operations and significant change.
Media Relations & Executive Positioning
02Build recognition for an institution and its leadership through media engagement, commentary, interviews and public appearances.
Publishing & Thought Leadership
03Turn research and expertise into reports, books, articles, indices and data visualisations that inform debate and establish authority.
Brand Strategy & Identity
04Establish a clear position and identity, carried through websites, campaigns, publishing, video and other public-facing material.
Institutional Access & Engagement
05Develop relationships with governments, peer organisations, forums and decision-makers who can advance the institution’s work.
Partnerships & Sponsorship
06Identify opportunities, develop propositions and negotiate terms that reflect the value of the institution’s expertise, audience and standing.
Executive Search & Recruitment
07Identify and assess senior leaders, supported by background checks, references and an examination of judgement and stakeholder credibility.
Crisis & Reputation Defence
08Investigate allegations and hostile campaigns, establish the evidence and defend the institution through coordinated communications and engagement.
FIND OUT MOREFor multilateral organisations, foundations, universities, research bodies, NGOs and professional associations. The emphasis is authority, credibility, leadership and the relationships that advance their work.
Engage with us
Defined assignments with clear objectives
PROJECTSOngoing advice, intelligence and practical support
RETAINERSMandates, specialist services and technology
Partnerships