Power Map
We prepare a Power Map that shows formal and informal centers of influence, key relationships, vulnerabilities, and pressure points, so you can make decisions with a clear understanding of the real balance of power.
What is Power Map
Power Map is an analytical map of influence that shows not only the formal governance structure, but also the real decision-making contour around a company, project, sector, or institution.
A formal org chart does not always explain who actually influences key processes. Decisions may move through informal channels, personal ties, outside interest groups, trusted intermediaries, or approval loops that are not reflected in any official document.
Power Map helps reveal this hidden system: who influences strategic decisions, where conflicts of interest arise, which ties create risks, and who can accelerate, block, or steer a process in a specific direction.
When this service is needed
Before a transaction, partnership, or entry into a new market — when it is important to understand who really influences the asset, permits, approvals, access, and strategic decisions.
In regulatory, legal, and corporate conflicts — when the formal structure does not explain what is happening and the real centers of power and influence must be identified.
For assessing hidden risks — when there is a possibility of conflicts of interest, informal pressure, affiliation, or external control over the process.
For strategic environment analysis — when it is necessary to understand who shapes decisions in an industry, around a major project, or within a sensitive corporate or state environment.
What the client receives
- a visual map of influence around a company, transaction, project, or institution
- profiles of key figures and their role in the real decision-making process
- analysis of formal and informal ties
- working hypotheses about centers of influence and systemic vulnerabilities
- a basis for further legal, strategic, or investigative action
What we do
We identify formal and informal centers of influence. We analyze who participates in decision-making officially and who influences the process beyond formal authority.
We map relationships and influence contours. We build a map of key figures, affiliated structures, intermediaries, advisers, and other participants influencing the situation.
We analyze pressure points and conflicts of interest. We identify hidden overlaps of interest, vulnerabilities, dependent ties, and non-obvious approval channels.
We prepare a visual Power Map and analytical conclusions. We provide the client with a clear influence map, key hypotheses, and analytical points that can be used in strategy, negotiations, internal analysis, or preparation for further investigation.
Who this service is for
Law firms and consultants
For preparing a position in complex negotiations, disputes, arbitrations, and regulatory matters.
Investors and M&A teams
For assessing the real balance of influence before entering an asset, transaction, or partnership.
Compliance, risk, and due diligence teams
For identifying hidden ties, conflicts of interest, and reputational or regulatory risks.
Corporate security and internal investigations
For understanding hidden coalitions, informal channels of influence, and likely beneficiaries of decisions.
GR, public affairs, and strategic teams
For analyzing decision-making environments in sensitive corporate and institutional contexts.
Pricing
The timeline and exact scope are defined after the introductory call and clarification of the task.
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