We start with the facts and finish by making sure you can eventually carry the argument.
How we work — four building blocks, you choose
DIAGNOSE
- Stakeholder mapping
- Issue and risk audit
- Perception baseline
POSITION
- Message house
- Proof points and evidence
- Q&A and red lines
ENGAGE
- Meeting programme
- Briefings and materials
- Spokesperson preparation
SUSTAIN
- Monitoring and alerts
- Quarterly strategy review
- Crisis drill
Typical formats: Positioning sprint (6–8 weeks) · Issue campaign (3–6 months) · Ongoing representation (12-month retainer) · Crisis stand-by
How we practice corporate diplomacy
Defensive toolbox
Crisis communication, media training, regulatory affairs, reputation & issues management, public speaking, association management, intercultural communication.
Storytelling
Advocacy, communication strategies, EU lobbying, C-suite communication, public affairs, ambassadorship, corporate & institutional communication, internal communication, global readiness, social licence to operate.
Discreet, tailored, actionable. We do not offer cookie-cutter solutions — every mission is tailored to the issue, the audience, and the context. We work under NDA.
Reach out: contact@pnyxconsult.eu
Glossary
• Corporate diplomacy — The application of diplomatic principles — relationship-building, negotiation, cultural intelligence, and reputation management — to how a company engages with governments, NGOs, media, and other non-market stakeholders across borders.
• Public affairs — An organisation’s strategy to monitor, manage, and influence its business environment.
• Global readiness — The range of skills and mindsets needed to operate effectively in a globally interconnected environment.
• Social licence to operate (S-LTO) — The acceptance granted to a company or organisation by the community, built on legitimacy, credibility, and trust.
• Issues management — A strategic process for identifying and responding to emerging socio-political trends before they become crises.
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR) — A company’s effort to assess and take responsibility for the environmental and social impacts of its operations.