What is a Fire Wolf?
A fire wolf combines the attributes of a wolf—intelligent, strong, and fearless—with the spirit of fire, which implies the power of illumination, incineration, and innovation.
When its way is impeded, a fire wolf does not relent: it simply creates a new way.
Illuminate
Reveal the previously unseen and make it easier to understand.
Incinerate
Generate a controlled burn to create room for new growth
Innovate
Spark innovation that enables new ways of being and achieving.
What We Do
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We Re-Envision Complex Systems
Re-envisioning complex systems involves utilizing systems thinking to re-image how the system should be designed given its context, constraints, and goals. Systems thinking involves considering the interconnections and interdependencies within a system, as well as its relationship with its environment. It also means focusing on patterns and relationships in addition to unique individual components or key events.
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We Re-Design Organizing Structures and Processes
Our carefully crafted and customized frameworks provide a foundation for companies to navigate complex challenges and seize opportunities in rapidly evolving environments. This involves building structures and processes that enable flexibility, efficiently integrate efforts, and are aligned across the organization.
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We Train People to Lead Complex Systems
Complexity-induced tensions and tradeoffs require new tools and techniques to lead effectively. Training people to lead complex systems equips them with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the multitude of interconnections in the system – even when they are shrouded in uncertainty and likely to change.
What We Don't Do
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We Don't Play With Fire
Fire must be wielded with thoughtfulness and precision, lest it decimate all that lives within the ecosystem.
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We Don’t Use a Flamethrower to Light a Candle
Although we specialize in large-scale projects, we recognize that they are not always necessary. Sometimes, all that is needed is to illuminate the location of the light switch.
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We Don’t Ignore Fuel Costs
Fire burns fuel. Every step – each interview, each initiative – requires investing resources that could have been directed elsewhere. We are mindful of the short and long-term costs while creating custom solutions that enable people to burn bright instead of burning out.