SERVICE

We design, execute, and manage strategic initiatives that help clients to:

Chester & Fourth has worked with the some of the world's most respected actors in philanthropy, finance, higher education, and government.
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    Scholarship & Thought Leadership

    Books and Articles 

    Opinion and Analysis Pieces

    Commissioned Research Reports

    Conference Presentations and Panel Discussions

    In-House Educational Events and Lectures 

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    Strategy & Strategic Planning

    Strategic Choice Navigation

    Industry Structure and Landscape Analyses

    Mission, Vision, and Values Statements

    Roadmap and Blueprint Design 

    Hindsight-Driven Scenario Planning 

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    Learning & Knowledge Management

    Stakeholder Interviews

    Program and Project Evaluations

    Narrative Case Studies 

    Proprietary AI Platform and Data Advisory 

    Archival and Desk Research 

The Chester & Fourth Difference

All of our strategic initiatives are built on the triple pillars of research, storytelling and capacity-building.

The three pillars of a C&F strategic initiative: research, storytelling, capacity-building
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PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE

What sets us apart is our commitment to temporal thinking – an analysis of patterns and people through the integrated lenses of hindsight, insight and foresight.