Maps and models that bring clarity to strategy and sustainability.
You don't need another long report. You need clear choices, tested options, and the few actions that actually move the needle.
We support decision-makers in strategy and sustainability; and their teams; to cut through complexity and design strategies that last.
Using facilitated workshops, systems thinking, and modeling, we turn complex cause-and-effect relationships into a shared picture; one that reveals hidden risks and the few interventions that matter most.
The result: strategies grounded in shared understanding, built to hold.
Strategy with sustainability that moves your organization forward.
Our approach is modular. Pick the service that fits your challenge or combine them for deeper impact. Align your team and co-create convincing evidence to receive support for sustainability-oriented strategies, policies and actions.
Simulation and Dynamic
Strategy Testing
Mapping for
Systemic Sustainability
A structured, qualitative investigation that connects your challenge in strategy and sustainability with your business model through causal loop diagrams (CLDs); a kind of system diagram that makes cause and effect visible.
We visualize how impacts, risks, opportunities, and related actions influence business performance. Complexity becomes communicable with simplicity and clarity.
From mapping with your core team to involving additional departments, external research, and relevant stakeholders; the range of perspectives included follows your specific needs and the nature of the challenge.
Outcomes:
A shared understanding visible to your whole team and other stakeholders
Clarity on how sustainability drives revenue, cost, reputation and risk and more
A foundation for strategic alignment
A step beyond mapping: we build dynamic simulation models that let you test strategies before you commit to them.
Maps show structure; simulations reveal behavior. We translate causal structures into dynamic models so you can explore how different decisions play out over time; where effects only emerge with delay, and where small changes reinforce each other or balance themselves out.
From simple models that reveal how cause and effect feed back into each other over time, to detailed models for thorough analysis and reliable scenario testing; the depth of modelling follows what your decision actually requires.
Outcomes:
Stress-test your strategies under different scenarios
Explore trade-offs; for example, short-term cost versus long-term resilience
Build confidence in decisions grounded in system behavior
From conversation to clear choices.
Our work is structured, but never rigid. We combine systems thinking and system dynamics with careful listening and facilitated workshops; so that people are part of generating the solution, not just receiving it.
Beyond reports: understanding you can use.
Causal Map
Visual representation of your cause-and-effect relationships;
shared with your team and stakeholders; usable for communication, discussion, and your own adjustments
Simulation Model
Dynamic model to test strategies and measures
Lets you test through different decisions risk-free before you implement them
You do not get a thick PowerPoint deck and a handshake. You get a shared Causal Compass: system diagrams, stories, and models your team can use.
You walk away with a thorough analysis of the relationships within your challenge; a foundation for decisions you can follow and stand behind. Because in difficult challenges, cause and effect often influence each other mutually; not proportionally, but reinforced or weakened over time.
Facilitated Alignment
Your team and key stakeholders co-created the compass;
that is why they carry the direction forward and follow through on the decisions
How we work.
Ready to build your
Causal Compass?
A half-day pilot workshop is the fastest way to see if this approach works for you. No long-term commitment, no surprises; just clarity and a clear next step.
FAQ
How do you handle uncertainty in the data?
We rarely start with perfect data, and we don't pretend to. Maps and models make assumptions visible and testable, so you can see exactly where confidence is high and where it depends on judgment; and adjust as better information becomes available.
What if our challenge is too complex or unique?
That's exactly when systems thinking and system dynamics shine. We don't force your situation into a standard framework. We build a custom map of your system, test scenarios, and co-create solutions with you so the advice fits your reality.
Do you only advise, or do you also help with implementation?
Our focus is on helping you make the right strategic choices. We work with your teams and partners to co-design interventions and hand over practical tools. If you need implementation support, we can stay involved or bring in trusted network partners.
How quickly can we see results?
In the very first session, we surface the assumptions and perspectives that sit behind your challenge; and turn them into a shared starting point. We start small, prove value, and scale if you see the benefit.
How is this different from traditional consulting?
Traditional consulting often relies on benchmarks and best practices. We use systems thinking and system dynamics to test strategies before they're rolled out, revealing feedback loops, delays, and the points where small changes have the biggest effect. You get a tested, tailored path forward; not another generic report.
How long does this take?
Engagements range from a half-day pilot (already giving you clarity) over short-term engagement (4–6 weeks) with facilitated workshops and mapping, to multi-month programs with ongoing facilitation for modelling, iteration, verification, and testing. The right depth depends on what your decision requires.
Causal Compass
Clarity for decisions that matter.
Contact
clarity [at] causalcompass.co
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