We are a responsible design firm. We use co-design with you to shape a better future.

We are a responsible design firm. We use co-design with you to shape a better future.
About People Rocket

People Rocket

How we work.

What we do.

We work with clients, which include Fortune 500s, philanthropic organizations, academic institutions, government agencies, and startups — all looking for new ways to solve complex problems. We do this in three ways:

Strategic Projects

Strategic Projects

Need to think differently? Looking for a new perspective? We embrace a participatory, co-design model to consulting, bringing together experts from your team and ours to solve your biggest challenges.

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Packaged Experiences

Guided Experiences

Stuck in a challenge? Looking to push your thinking, but short on time? We have a range of experiences, from innovation accelerators to leadership development sprints and more, designed to quickly get to specific outcomes.

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Advisory Coaching

Advisory Coaching

Exploring a sticky problem? Looking to build new capabilities? We coach people and teams to define problems and create solutions using human-centered frameworks. We'll coach you — not tell you — how to arrive at your answers.

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Strategic Projects

Strategic Projects

Need to think differently? Looking for a new perspective? We embrace a participatory, co-design model to consulting, bringing together experts from your team and ours to solve your biggest challenges.

Learn MoreStrategy Project Stories
Packaged Experiences

Guided Experiences

Stuck in a challenge? Looking to push your thinking, but short on time? We have a range of experiences, from innovation accelerators to leadership development sprints and more, designed to quickly get to specific outcomes.

Learn MoreGuided Experiences Stories
Advisory Coaching

Advisory Coaching

Exploring a sticky problem? Looking to build new capabilities? We coach people and teams to define problems and create solutions using human-centered frameworks. We'll coach you — not tell you — how to arrive at your answers.

Learn MoreAdvisory Coaching Stories

Strategic Projects

Need to think differently? Looking for a new perspective? We embrace a participatory, co-design model to consulting, bringing together experts from your team and ours to solve your biggest challenges.

How we work.

Our human-centered approach to consulting relies on collaboration and capability building with our clients to co-create solutions, drive innovation, and generate sustainable transformation.

We draw on the tenets of academic research and ethnography, innovation, and learning science to create lasting, strategic, and equitable change with impact-oriented organizations. Our secret sauce? We leave you with the mindsets and tools you need to be proactive, rather than reactive, in the face of new challenges.

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Real clients, real stories.

Client success stories.

Real clients, real stories.

We design business models, strategic plans, and equitable practices, and we consult and partner with organizations to manage change. Read more about our work with our clients.

Case Study
FOOD & BEVERAGE

Navigating The Future of Technology

Millions of dollars saved by avoiding contracts from high-pressure vendors that exploit customer uncertainty

Case Study
GOVERNMENT

Unlocking Innovation in The Australian Government

Creating dozens of ‘Innovation Ambassadors’ to catalyze the future

Case Study
VARIOUS

Bringing Companies Together to Design a Better Future

Unlocking the power of collaboration across companies to design better solutions for the future

Case Study
TECH

Building Change Management Capability for Career Pathways

Creating a structured blueprint for stakeholder engagement around career conversations enables adoption across the company

Case Study
THE ARTS

A DEI-First Strategic Plan and Theory of Change for Small Arts Giving

Aligning the foundation team to re-invent a decades-long program and integrate many more voices to reflect the needs of a changing community

Case Study
FOOD & BEVERAGE

Researching the Future of Work in the Time of COVID-19

Navigating ambiguity and revealing blind spots through research

Case Study
FOOD & BEVERAGE

Paving the Way for Diversity Through Research

Leveraging research to create and encourage a set of processes, systems, and goals for increasing minority business participation in the supply chain

Case Study
FINTECH

Building a Culture of Learning and Development at a Fintech Unicorn

Empowering employees to continuously grow, develop, and thrive through ongoing change and ambiguity

Case Study
FINTECH

The Power of Psychological Safety for Emerging Leaders

Cultivating a community of practice for leaders through research-based, interactive workshops facilitating reflective inquiry, job-embedded application, and interpersonal connection

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Our insights.Our insights.

Our insights.

Explore our latest ideas and insights across research, innovation, people, learning, technology, and more.

Insight

The Secret Language of Power: Mastering the Art of Powering Up and Powering Down

RICHARD BRADEN

Insight

Human-Centered Strategic Planning: Untangling Your Future Through Collaboration

MICHAEL TEMBLADOR

Insight

Speaking to Users, Sampling, Defining Boundaries, and Generalizability

TESSA FORSHAW

Insight

Unlocking Your Next Level of Success: How Expanding Your Authentic Range Is Key to Achieving Your Goals

RICHARD BRADEN

Insight

Successfully Navigating Power Structures to Achieve Your Goals

RICHARD BRADEN

Insight

Embracing the Power of Sharing Unfinished Work for Trust and Collaboration

MARIUS JACKSON

Insight

What We Can Learn About The Circular Economy From Amateur COVID Bakers

MEREDITH CALDWELL

Insight

Impact Cascades

TESSA FORSHAW

Insight

Productive Automation: Robots And Humans As Colleagues

TESSA FORSHAW

Insight

The Moonshot: Lessons Learned From Dreaming Big

RICHARD BRADEN

Insight

The Myth Of Innovation — And Why We Should Aim To Be Innovation(Ish)

RICHARD BRADEN & TESSA FORSHAW

Insight

Centralized Work Systems Left Us Vulnerable — Decentralized Work Is Our Future

TESSA FORSHAW

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You’ve got this and we’ve got you.You’ve got this and we’ve got you.

You’ve got this,
and we’ve got you.

You’ve got this and
we’ve got you.

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You want to step back and look at the big picture, take a different approach, and add new perspectives to the way you’ve always done things. We’re excited to work with you to take your organization into the future.

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