What we do

We bring the right people together.

Many challenges cannot be solved from behind a desk. They require people who listen to one another, understand different interests and find a way forward together.

The Partners develops strategies, creates formats for dialogue and brings the right people together – across politics, business and society.

Public Affairs

Understanding politics. Building relationships.

Political decisions can reshape markets and business models. We analyse political processes, develop positions and connect companies with the relevant people in politics, government, trade associations and civil society.

Stakeholder Dialogue

Creating space for exchange.

When interests collide, misunderstandings and resistance can build quickly. We identify relevant stakeholders, develop the right formats for dialogue and facilitate conversations even when positions are far apart.

Partnerships

Bringing the right partners together.

Many projects only succeed through collaboration. We identify potential partners, bring different interests to the same table and help turn them into shared positions, alliances or concrete projects.

Communications

Making clear what matters.

We develop positioning, messages and formats for media, employees, policymakers and the public – from media relations and speeches to digital communications. Tools, AI and monitoring can support the work. What matters is reaching the right people with the right message.

Executive Coaching

An outside perspective when decisions get difficult.

At the top, there is often no one with whom difficult questions can be discussed openly. We offer board members and senior executives a confidential setting in which to make sense of situations, test options and prepare decisions – particularly in new roles, conflicts and periods of major change.

What we do in practice

Digital Communications

We develop content and formats for digital channels – tailored to the people you want to reach.

Media Training

We prepare senior executives for interviews, panels, speeches and other public appearances.

Video

We develop and produce reports, interviews, talk formats and videos for digital channels.

Publications

We develop studies, surveys, white papers and publications that make complex issues easier to understand.

Speechwriting

We write speeches and develop narratives for senior executives, complex topics and high-profile occasions.

New Formats

We create discussion and event formats that bring people together and open up new perspectives.

Was unsere Kunden sagen

“Relationship power – building unusual alliances.”

“Fast and precise feedback.”

„Für Probleme werden Lösungen gefunden“

„Ihr seid anders als andere Agenturen: Ihr wollt Euch wieder überflüssig machen:“

„Zielgruppengerechte, hochpräzise und -strategische external Affairs Beratung mit exzellentem Netzwerk und progressiven Positionierungskonzept.“

“Extremely strong at putting yourselves in the client’s shoes – and then translating that into strategy.”

“Deeply connected, agile, forward-looking, pragmatic, structured and values-driven.”

„pragmatisch und strategisch zugleich.“

“The easy exchange, excellent access to political papers, analyses and overviews, the strong and wide-ranging network and very sound judgement on communications issues.”

„Der Name ist Programm: The Partners wirkt nach innen und außen...“

“You helped us first understand our own position, then take it – and ultimately initiate change. And you never became a disruptive force within the organisation. Not many can do that.”

Does your challenge fit into one of these areas – or several? An initial conversation will quickly show what expertise from our network is needed.