Contextual Analysis + Benchmarking
Our work is grounded in research and we begin each project by understanding the institution’s position within a broader field. CF looks from the inside out and outside in and will propose a suite of institutions to benchmark against. With this list we conduct analysis and outline the implications and opportunities they illuminate.

Facilitation
Our facilitated engagements are crafted on a case-by-case basis designed to meet our clients and their communities where they are. While our sessions are directed by the aspirations of the institution, they are rooted in facts, real life parameters and trends found across the globe. We walk participants through a suite of presentations and activities so that they can think expansively and leave clear-minded, inspired, and empowered.

Forecasting + Visioning
We enable institutions to reinvent and reposition themselves. Through a participatory and interdisciplinary process we work closely with key players to analyze their organization through comparable and aspirational peer analysis; internal and external stakeholders workshops and interviews; mapping and analyzing current trends to project how they may influence the future of the institution. This data is compiled into future scenarios which include illustrations and future mission, vision, and impact statements.

Strategic Positioning & Planning
We will bring together your staff, board, stakeholders and communities to prioritize what your institution must do so that it can realize its vision and fulfill its mission. Our strategic planning methodology triangulates operational realities, core assets, and trends for visitor engagement. Our process motivates and forges teams, and builds momentum. A Culture Forge strategic plan articulates the essence for why and how an institution should move forward.

Master Planning
Our master planning methodology defines connections between your existing visitor experience, programming, facilities and operations in-order to determine the elimination, reorganization, renovation, and creation of space. A Culture Forge Master Plan provides a framework to guide facility planning so that your institution can create forward -looking visitor experiences while meeting operational realities.

Identity Development
Culture Forge applies methods derived from brand strategy to articulate present day market position and ideal future position. We dig into audience personas and their rational and emotional needs; we craft future value propositions and institutional value statements; we look at comparable and aspirational peers. Our brand development work produces visual and verbal content which captures the essence of what an institution wants to become.