METHODS

Intersections Lab operates at the intersection of creativity, transformation, well-being, and purpose, employing a holistic and integrated approach that aligns diverse organizational and leadership components.
Although each client engagement is tailored to specific needs and circumstances, many projects utilize a blend of methods such as scenario planning design thinking, strategy planning, and reflective coaching.

Oxford Scenario Planning

Oxford Scenario Planning (OSP) empowers organizations to confidently navigate uncertainty and complexity by exploring a range of future scenarios. It helps align strategies with evolving realities, fostering innovation, resilience, and a clear sense of purpose.

At Intersections Lab we use OSP to:

Unlock Creativity and Innovation: To think beyond conventional boundaries, sparking creative solutions and uncovering new opportunities by preparing for multiple future scenarios.
Align Strategy with Purpose: Ensure that strategic decisions remain grounded in core values, fostering employee engagement and long-term fulfillment, even as external conditions change.
Build Resilience in Your Business: Guide organizations in developing adaptive strategies that prepare them for future challenges, ensuring they are ready to thrive in any environment.
Foster Leadership and Professional Growth: Help individuals and teams develop strategic foresight, enhancing leadership capabilities and promoting professional development.

Design Thinking

Design Thinking empowers organizations to approach problem-solving with creativity, user-centric insights, and iterative testing. It fosters innovative solutions by focusing on understanding users' needs, rapidly prototyping ideas, and refining them through feedback.

At Intersections Lab we use Design Thinking to:

Unlock Creative Problem-Solving: Guide you in applying Design Thinking to generate innovative solutions that meet real user needs, encouraging out-of-the-box thinking and creative collaboration.
Enhance Customer-Centric Strategy: Help to align strategy with the needs and desires of customers, ensuring that solutions are grounded in deep user empathy and market relevance.
Drive Continuous Innovation: Enable organizations to stay agile and continuously improve their products and services, ensuring they remain competitive and adaptive.
Boost Team Collaboration and Engagement: Facilitate collaborative workshops that bring together diverse teams, unlocking their collective creativity and promoting a shared sense of purpose, ownership, and engagement in problem-solving.

Purpose-Driven Business and Brand Strategy

Purpose-Driven Business and Brand Strategy empowers organisations to align their operations, culture, and marketing with their core values and mission. This approach fosters deeper connections with customers, enhances employee engagement, and drives long-term success by ensuring every aspect of the organisation reflects its purpose.

At Intersections Lab we use Purpose-Driven Business and Brand Strategy to:

Clarify and Align Purpose: Define core purpose and ensure that all organisational activities—from operations to customer engagement—are aligned with this guiding principle, fostering a stronger internal culture and market presence.
Enhance Brand Authenticity: Develop brand strategies that communicate organisational values authentically, building deeper connections with employees and customers who resonate with the company's mission and creating loyalty through meaningful engagement.
Create Long-Term Value: Build strategies that generate long-term value, both financially and in terms of social impact, ensuring sustainable growth in today’s values-driven market.
Engage Employees and Customers: Cultivate a purpose-driven culture that inspires and motivates employees while creating compelling, purpose-oriented messaging that engages customers on a deeper level, fostering loyalty and advocacy.

Reflective Leadership Development and Coaching

Reflective Leadership Development and Coaching empower leaders to cultivate self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and strategic foresight. By fostering reflective practices, leaders can make more thoughtful, aligned decisions, enhance their team’s engagement, and lead with greater authenticity and purpose.

At Intersections Lab we use Reflective Leadership Development and Coaching to:

Cultivate Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence: Develop the self-awareness and emotional intelligence needed to navigate complex challenges, manage relationships effectively, and lead with empathy and understanding.
Enhance Decision-Making and Strategic Foresight: Build reflective practices that deepen leaders’ strategic thinking, enabling them to make more informed and aligned decisions that drive organizational success.
Promote Authentic and Purpose-Driven Leadership: Help leaders align their actions with their core values, fostering authentic leadership that resonates with teams and inspires trust and engagement.
Support Continuous Personal and Professional Growth: Encourage leaders to reflect on their experiences, learn from challenges, and continuously evolve in their leadership roles, ensuring they remain adaptable and effective.