Projects

Winning partnerships A pipeline company engaged Open Options to work through a combination of market opportunities and potential partnerships. By strategically proposing an alliance with their second favorite producer, the pipeline company was able to attract their preferred (but reluctant) producer into a partnership.

Civil unrest A natural resource company in West Africa turned to Open Options to successfully develop an action plan designed to reduce the escalating violence against their equipment and personnel. This required influencing not only the government but other large multi-national companies operating in the region as well.

New regulation Open Options worked with a chemical company to successfully determine the best path forward under new environmental regulations.

Acquisition strategy Open Options was engaged by an established financial services company to develop a strategic positioning for a friendly takeover – deflecting potential advances from an unattractive suitor.

Achieving policy goals Open Options worked with the top executives of a government agency to best manage the variety of stakeholders who could influence a key policy goal. Management and Directors said they had never been more aligned following the Open Options process.

Research and Development Open Options worked to direct the $1 billion annual research budget for a major manufacturer concerned about the changing sources and uses of energy.