Services that bring clarity to complexity

At NextWAVE Innovation, we help leaders and organizations navigate complex challenges with confidence. Our services integrate research, strategic planning, and systemic design to uncover insights, align stakeholders, and co-create strategies that last.

The Ecosystem Project

Illuminate and Transform your ecosystem

Our flagship consulting practice and book. The Ecosystem Project is a proven method for:

  • Mapping complex ecosystems and revealing hidden dynamics

  • Identifying leverage points and resistant forces

  • Co-creating strategies and interventions that shift systems toward healthier, more fit-to-purpose futures

Our work unfolds in two phases: Illumination and Transformation. Some clients stop at illumination, using insights to guide their own work; others continue into transformation with us to design and activate systemic change.

Research & Strategic Planning

Systems-aware research and design for complexity

Decades of experience in UX research and innovation strategy inform our systems-aware approach to research and planning. We help leaders and teams:

  • Frame challenges in the context of their broader systems

  • Gather insights from stakeholders and networks

  • Design strategies that are fit-to-purpose in complex, adaptive environments

This service is especially valuable for organizations preparing for transformation, aligning diverse stakeholders, or exploring new opportunities in uncertain landscapes.