We are called Arkae & Co.
Our inspiration is the Ancient Greek term ἀρχή (pronounced ar-KAY), which means first principle. The plural of this, Arkae, is a deliberate choice — it reflects that organizations are shaped by multiple governing principles simultaneously.
These principles can be in tension with one another: the work of a leader is to understand, reconcile, and strengthen their organization's principles. We help them do this by pursuing four distinctive standards:
We bring distinctive expertise.
We have worked as senior leaders in global organizations. We have decades of experience advising CEOs. And we blend psychological insight with organizational understanding. Together, this gives us a rare perspective on how strategy, culture, talent, and human behavior interact.
We start with the human system.
This is what ultimately shapes long-term performance: the norms, routines, assumptions, and relationships that determine how people behave.
We are provocatively curious.
Our style is curious, direct, and constructive. We challenge in service of the leader’s ambition, the organization’s potential, and the strategic agenda.
We help leaders see the unfamiliar.
Others within the organization may not be able to see or name key issues. Critical matters can be overlooked, misunderstood, or misrepresented. Our role is to see with discernment. Then we provide candid, practical feedback.