Services | Fordham Global Foresight

For Boards That
Are Going Places.

To succeed in business, decisive strategies require deep critical thinking and precise practical application. That’s where IQ comes in. But real leadership also relies on motivation and empathy, broadly defined as EQ. Driving positive behavioural change and creating purpose beyond profit simply doesn’t happen without it. But what about PQ, an organisation’s Political Quotient? We think an organisation’s ability to identify and navigate a changing world matters. Why? Because boards need to see beyond headlines. They need to understand conflict trajectories, the implications of elections, and the significance of social unrest. And so much more. Understanding the complex interplay of political, economic and social factors that shape the global business environment isn’t a ‘nice-to-have’ anymore. By integrating PQ into your strategic processes, you’ll radically enhance your organisation’s competitiveness, resilience and sustainability. That’s where we come in.

Our Two-Level Advisory Approach.

Internal Capacity Building for Board and Senior management
Sophisticated client engagement on the key issues that matter, differentiating your brand and promoting long-term relationships and dialogue

Build Internal Capacity to help your board/Ex Co, C-1 Team/Partners better-anticipate global developments and their impact on your business + overall markets and business environment
You work with highly experienced principals only. We are fellow senior executives (financial services) with first-hand experience of the challenges you face
We help Improve cross-generational/geographic and practice area coordination about global challenges by promoting informed dialogue and strategic analysis
We don’t sit in the Risk department and act as a “brake” on business; we work across business units and advise about how to get things done and minimising disruption
Fortune Favours the Brave/Chance Favours the Prepared Mind approach means “no surprises” and more agility in response, allowing you to capitalise upon new opportunities and rapid change, giving you a competitive advantage
For our advisory clients, we are on speed dial and provide you with mental maps/conceptual frameworks and tailored insights vs. Detailed granular subject matter expertise and too much to read that doesn’t apply to you
No Audits and forms for you to fill out; we fit in with your business planning, deals and transactions
We are not a collection of subject matter experts who download everything we know; we tell you what you need to know in the most appropriate format
Client Engagement: the most successful client engagement provides you with opportunities to connect and strengthen client relationships, promotes personal interaction and loyalty and makes you look smart. It gives you an edge

Our Service Inventory.

Our focus is on the key strategic issues faced by boards the world over:

Navigating Risk // Political instability, natural disasters, sanctions and armed conflict have significantly affected supply chains. Understanding the shifting dynamics and longer-term outlook provides real-world risk assessment and mitigation.
Protecting Reputations // Your business operates in often unfamiliar new societal contexts. Managing reputational risk in the ‘always-on’ world of social media and 24-hour news cycles is a fresh challenge for most boards. Identifying issues and addressing concerns at lightning speed with stakeholders is essential.
Fostering Growth // Our expert analysis can not only help you get to grips with the enfolding economic headwinds in key geographies but also help identify promising new markets. We aim to make PQ an invaluable asset for growth mindsets.
Influencing Investment // Can PQ help you make better investment decisions? It’s clear to see how important insights into the stability of sectors, markets and geographies. Our approach draws on a practical geopolitical context for every financial commitment our clients make.
Anticipating Regulation // Geopolitical headwinds play a major role in influencing regulation and policy. Improving your PQ sharpens your awareness of legislation, helping you avoid shocks (and potential penalties) down the line.

Our services fall into two categories: subscription-based content and one-to-one engagement. Our Premium-Access subscription covers our regularly updated inventory of reports, webinars and films, designed to help boards navigate the key issues of the day. Our Bespoke-Access services deliver individual access to our team to tackle challenges that are unique to your business.

PREMIUM ACCESS provides our clients with everything they need to navigate a challenging world. That means full geopolitical insight which is concise, forward-looking and expertly tailored to the needs of business leaders. We focus on the issues that are most impactful for the commercial and investment environment, highlighting key implications and practical actions.

Quarterly Client Webinars // An interactive overview of the quarter ahead, including a 2H Preview and Year Ahead Sneak Preview.
The Navigator // Filmed in collaboration with the London Stock Exchange Group, our monthly geopolitical digital playbook highlighting the key signposts in the month ahead and risks most likely to impact markets.
Nano-Navigator // Digital hot-takes and long-form written reactions to the breaking news that moves the needle in the investment environment.
Geopolitical Alerts and Newsletters // Hosted in LinkedIn, our newsletters and alerts are designed to bring you up to speed with key developments the moment they unfold.

BESPOKE ACCESS provides clients with full access to our team, to focus on specific sectors, markets and geographies. Each engagement is defined, priced and delivered to your exacting specifications.

Reports // Backed by our team of research analysts, our principals can deliver market-specific reporting on key issues
Events // Our team has experience of delivering overseas engagements, roadshows, annual events, board presentations, C-Suite dinners and key briefings
Virtual Briefings // We provide rapid-response to breaking news and/or pre-board or regulator geopolitical briefings
Podcasts and Video // Updates on the geopolitical outlook and “Fireside Chat” style interviews

Our People.

Fordham Global Foresight is led by co-founders Tina Fordham and Martyn Brush, who have 0ver 50+ years of combined experience in senior roles in the financial services industry. With their deep expertise in geopolitics, financial and market risk, FGF advises boards and organisations about anticipating and responding to key global trends by boosting their “PQ” – Political Quotient, both internally and with their clients.