Transforming
how companies
engage with
communities

About

Founder and CEO, Dr. Katherine "Kit" Cole, has more than 30 years experience developing real-life solutions that work for companies faced with challenging neighbors and external stakeholders.

Kit’s approach is different from anyone working in public outreach today. She helps her clients win by approaching engagement from the perspective of the “Squishy Middle”

The Squishy Middle

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KCC exists to help companies and communities collaborate to create a more prosperous, inclusive and resilient future.

How We Do It

We transform how companies connect with communities and mitigate neighborhood-based risk.

Our work begins with comprehensive stakeholder mapping to hone in on the “squishy middle” — key stakeholders who are neither committed supporters nor hardened opponents.

Once identified, we plan and facilitate rigorous public participation and engagement that cultivates trust and opens space for constructive dialogue, helping our clients not only successfully retain their social license to operate but also pursue business diversification and expansion.

Meet Kit

Kit's unique approach means that your organization can effectively deal with the uncertainty created by neighbors and stakeholders mobilizing against your project.

Clients and Partners

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