A Note from Brad Rendle
Nature-Inspired Strategy for Complex Times
There are moments when the path forward feels less like a straight line and more like a river — sometimes flowing with clarity, sometimes interrupted by forces that demand we stop, reassess, and find a new way through.
Tension is not a problem to be solved. It is the nature of things.
The Holism Group emerged from that understanding. Working alongside founders, CEOs, boards and leadership teams through terrain that demands more than conventional thinking and action.
The most effective leaders hold two things at once: rigorous strategic thinking and a more intuitive, human kind of sense-making. I call this Business Sense™ — grounded in the forensic analysis of how an organization is connected, where its systems are failing, and what it will take to move forward with genuine momentum.
The work liberates resources by making them more connected and efficient. Core outputs are confidence, clarity, enterprise value, and more focused people.
Drawing on extensive C-suite experience across water, forestry, engineering, technology, and renewable energy — and on the wisdom of natural systems — I work at the intersection of strategy, human dynamics, and the wider forces shaping our world.
Not performative certainty. Thoughtful urgency.
If you are leading through complexity and feel the pull toward something more integrated, I would welcome the conversation.
Business Sense™
Navigating complexity with purpose.
In uncertain times, making sense of your business challenges is more critical than ever.
It requires a purposeful balance: understanding the functional and rational aspects of the business context; tapping into the emotional drivers that influence our intuition; and creating clear, compelling plans for action. That’s Business Sense™.
We partner with leaders and their teams as they face disruption, drive growth, and embrace uncertainty—helping navigate challenges with strategic foresight and a deeper kind of Business Sense™.
A business strategy & vision advisory that helps organizations align intention with impact.
From developing a new business strategy or model, to a leadership transition or company turnaround, we draw on lessons taught by the natural world and the interconnectivity of individuals, systems, and enterprises. We help reshape thinking about economic, environmental, and cultural impact, both within organizations and in the wider world.
Experience and Engagement
Deep expertise across sectors, paired with flexible engagement models designed to meet your organization where it is.
Industry Experience
Natural Resources
Technology
Intellectual Property
Leadership Support, Strategy & Transitions