PROVOCATIVE

WHAT WE DO

Audacious ideas. Deep dives. Uncovering insights for real change and growth.

Provocative ignites thinking. With guiding frameworks, dynamic workshops, and targeted research, we fuel collective brainstorming to re-imagine possibility.

We attack problem solving methodically, seeking to understand first. Engagements are bespoke to your needs ensuring dedicated service.

BE DISRUPTIVE, DIGITALLY

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WHO WE ARE

A management consultancy with fearless flair.

Combining and cross-pollinating strategic thinking, design and communications, to spark new ideas and growth opportunities.

We are driven by a passion for creation, we value unconventional thinking, we believe in holistic approaches to problem solving with a focus on the customer.

BEN QUANDT

Managing Principal

Ben is a strategist, advisor, Professional Scrum Master (PSM I), and certified Change Management Specialist (CMS®) with over 20 years of experience in 18 countries, blending business development and management consulting with leadership roles. From CEO to Country Director, Campaign Director, and Growth Consultant, cutting across media, music, sports, professional services, and government. His diverse background encompasses strategic advisory, sales management, engagement, and communications for CEOs, governments, and investment boards. Ben’s deep understanding of stakeholder management and cultural intelligence is backed by an MBA (Australia), MA in Global Diplomacy, and PgDip Laws (London), highlighting his academic and practical expertise. 

Ambitious companies across the United States

Growth-minded organizations across industries. We collaborate with teams in product development, marketing, sales, processes, and services to drive innovation and achieve business goals.

WHO WE WORK WITH

IGNITING COLLABORATION​

Where provocation meets partnership.

Collaboration with a provocative twist. We engage with your teams not just to align, but to challenge and electrify, ensuring strategies aren’t just adopted—they’re embraced with a rebel spirit. It’s a journey of co-creation where bold ideas flourish and the status quo is left behind.

CHARM, DON’T ASSUME

Satisfy customers’ desires or someone else will

Customers hire you to tackle their jobs. But, are you perfectly aligned? Discover the unmet desires which truly motivate your customers. It’s about unlocking insights to not just meet expectations but predict the next opportunity. That’s where an Integrated Customer-Centric Innovation approach can spur thinking.

INTEGRATED
CUSTOMER-CENTRIC INNOVATION (ICCI)

Revitalize your approach.

Customer Jobs Mapping Innovation Opportunity Matrix Solution Ideation and Prototyping

Dive deep into your company’s DNA to uncover and connect with core values and differentials. Transform sales and marketing, and outpace competition. Our method refreshes your strategy, ensuring you delight customers anew. Think Provocative—innovate, connect, succeed.

EMPOWER YOUR DIGITAL STRATEGY

Lighting the digital spark

Digital transformation transcends mere technology. Seamlessly connect with your customers in the digital continuum, from the electric spark of social media engagement to the afterglow of unparalleled customer service. Blend digital marketing’s allure with e-commerce mastery, bridging every gap with cloud-infused collaboration and razor-sharp workflow integrations. It’s about turning data into your oracle, guiding every strategic pivot with unmatched precision.

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Outmanoeuvre, outpace, and outwit your competition.

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DIGITAL STRATEGY & TRANSFORMATION

Digitalization is not just an advantage—it's essential.

Digital Strategy
Digital Marketing
Digital Customer Experience
Digital Project Management

Starting with a comprehensive digital strategy assessment, we chart a course to reinvigorate your operations, accelerate collaboration, optimize costs through automation, and enliven customer experiences.

REBRANDING WITH SWAGGER

Fresh cuts, new vibes breath life into your brand’s voice and vision.

Embrace your brand’s rebirth with unapologetic boldness. It’s about defining who you are with a strategy that turns heads and a visual identity that captures hearts. Rebrand with swagger. Live provocatively.

BRAND, DESIGN + COMMUNICATIONS

It's your brand, amplified and unforgettable.

Brand Strategy Development
Visual Identity Creation
Brand Experience Design
Content and Communications Strategy

Kickstart with bold Brand Strategy Development, then bring it to life through Visual Identity Creation. Next, captivate your audience with immersive Brand Experience Design, and sustain your impact with a robust Content and Communications Strategy. Think provocative.

THERE’S GOLD IN THE STACKS

Leveraging incremental growth at the margins.

Within your existing asset stack lies a hidden reservoir of new revenue opportunities. Exploring fresh avenues, through the Peripheral Growth Framework, in customer relationships allows you to expand your offerings or craft new services, leveraging what you already possess to fuel growth.

PERIPHERAL
GROWTH
FRAMEWORK

Opportunities abound at the fringes.

Peripheral Opportunity Assessment Strategic Asset Mapping Innovation and Adaptation Strategy Implementation and Integration Plan

From your customer database to real estate, technology, and offerings, there’s incremental value waiting to be unlocked through strategic asset leveraging. Embrace the Peripheral Growth Framework—realign, innovate, and integrate. It’s time to redefine growth. Think Provocative.

HOW WE WORK

Hybrid: remote and on-site.

Our team seamlessly blends remote and on-site work to deliver exceptional results. Reach out to us—we’re approachable, friendly, and ready to help you succeed.

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