We don’t do everything, but we put everything into what we do. Five values shape every engagement at Kostrateg.
We say what we believe is true, even when it is uncomfortable. We protect confidentiality, avoid conflicts of interest and are clear about what we can and cannot do. If we think a decision is risky, inconsistent or not defensible, we will say so.
We rely on judgement, not slogans. Our work draws on experience in business, economics, institutions and society – and on the discipline to test assumptions and ask for more analysis when the evidence is not good enough.
We do not recycle standard templates and call it strategy. We design approaches that fit the economic, political and institutional reality our clients face, and we look ahead to prote those realities may shift.
We aim for long-term relationships built on trust and candour. We listen carefully, challenge respectfully and stay present when decisions are difficult, stakes are high and scrutiny is intense.
We hold a high bar for the quality of our analysis, writing, facilitation and communication. Excellence is not perfectionism; it is the discipline to deliver work we can defend under pressure.
We would rather decline work than compromise on integrity, independence or basic standards of quality.
We do not exist to confirm prior decisions. We flag risks, expose trade-offs and highlight inconsistencies, even when the message is unwelcome.
In political or high-stakes environments, we agree upfront on roles, access, data and expectations – so there is clarity on what we will and will not do.
We review our work, learn from mistakes and adjust our methods. Values are tested in moments of difficulty, not in slide decks.
Whether we work with entrepreneurs and growing companies, corporates and investors, financial and economic institutions, public bodies and regulators, or political and civic leaders, the same standards of integrity, competence and excellence apply.