RISE 
by Globeone

RISE is the (re)positioning approach for bold thinkers – those who refuse to settle for average and are committed to meaningful transformation. In a time marked by uncertainty and hesitation, we believe courageous positioning is the key to reigniting growth, driving successful turnarounds and lasting impact.
Let’s RISE to new heights – together!

The Globeone® RISE Positioning Process

Four steps towards a strategy-led (re)positioning that wins in the market

RISE

R - 
REVEAL 
your pathway to growth

Strategy
Check
Positioning
Check

Culture
Check

Uncover gaps and opportunities to align strategy, positioning, and culture with future growth.

  • Strategy check: Do the strategic priorities and initiatives support the intended growth and reputation ambition?

  • Positioning check: Does the company firmly position on the right strategic topics and growth areas?

  • Culture check: Is the organization viable and employees aligned towards sustainable growth?
RISE

I - 
INSPIRE 
your growth-driven positioning

Growth Areas

(Re) Positioning
Scenarios

Strategy Framework

Roadmap with lighthouse initiatives

Define a bold strategic direction that fuels differentiation and long-term success.

  • Joint understanding on strategic growth areas for the company

  • Deciding on strategic (re)positioning options / scenarios

  • Strategy framework defines Vision, Mission & Purpose representing the new strategic direction

  • Definition of roadmap with key/lighthouse initiatives (incl. KPIs) designed to spur growth and firmly position in these areas
RISE

S - 
SHAPE 
your growth story

Positioning statement & model

Growth story/ narrative

Key Messaging & proof points

Visual and/or strategic brand adjustments

Craft a compelling and powerful narrative that positions your brand as a leader in its space.

  • Definition of self-description, positioning statement and model (e.g., target audiences, USPs & value propositions, brand core & tonality)

  • Craft a convincing narrative as the new story for the repositioned company

  • Formulate key messages (incl. proof points) the company conveys to stakeholders

  • Evaluate needed visual and/or strategic brand adjustments to support the new growth story and send a powerful signal to the market:
Visual transformation (e.g., re-branding, new brand elements, CI/CD, etc.) –Strategic transformation (e.g., portfolio, architecture, nomenclature, etc.)
RISE

E - 
ENGAGE 
key stakeholders for growth

Launch of strategy-led positioning

Internal & external comm. campaigns

Implementation of lighthouse initiatives

Leadership & culture enablement

Activate the new positioning to make it tangible and impactful; ensuring that it is felt, seen, and heard by all stakeholders.

  • Systematic launch of strategy-led positioning

  • Internal and external transformation (e.g., repositioning campaigns, change roadmap, change campaign)

  • Implementation of key initiatives and ‘lighthouse’ activation formats

  • Leadership & culture enablement

  • Constant measurement of brand-related key KPIs

Why RISE?

Strategy-led

RISE is built on a foundation of different strategic insights, ensuring that every move is intentional, results-driven, and aligned with your business goals.

Holistic

RISE is a state-of-the-art (re)positioning approach that covers all critical aspects – strategy, communication and activation – to create a future-proof positioning.

Bold & impactful

Many strategies only scratch the surface – RISE goes deeper. By cutting through the noise with bold, meaningful differentiation, it helps brands stand out and drive real change.

Tailored & modular

Every business has a different starting point – there is no “one size fits all”. RISE adapts to where you are today, providing a modular approach that ensures relevance, scalability, and effectiveness.

Proven & trusted

RISE isn’t just brand theory – it’s a tested, trusted and proven process used by leading DACH companies to fuel growth, redefine market positioning, and achieve lasting success.

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Many strategies only scratch the surface
RISE goes deeper.

Our Experts

Dr. Niklas Schaffmeister

Managing Partner

Dr. Niklas Schaffmeister is one of the leading experts in strategy-driven (re)positioning and transformation of global brands. His focus lies on complex change processes in which brand strategy, organisation and corporate culture need to be realigned. For him, successful repositioning means not just a new market positioning, but a profound re-culturing within the organisation. A particular focus of his work is on the strategic challenges that arise when ambitious AI strategies collide with established corporate structures – and on how companies can bridge these transformation gaps.

With over 20 years’ experience, he has led international positioning, brand growth and transformation projects in sectors such as chemicals, automotive, retail, technology, consumer goods and financial services. His book “Brand Building and Marketing in Key Emerging Markets” (Springer) is regarded as a reference work for strategy-driven international brand building.

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Dr. Niklas Schaffmeister
Managing Partner

Carina Hauswald

Managing Partner

Carina has more than 20 years of experience working in and for large corporations around the world. Her expertise includes strategy development and purpose-driven brand management. She is particularly passionate about working with B2B brands in expanding business ecosystems on a mission to create true customer value.

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Carina Hauswald
Managing Partner

Simon Aschermann

Managing Partner

With more than 15 years of experience, Simon has advised companies ranging from publicly listed global market leaders to niche players and their executive leadership on all kinds of reputational matters. His expertise spans positioning strategies, corporate communications, brand management, marketing and organizational development. With a focus on reputation-critical turnarounds, strategy launches, executive positionings and market-driven thought leadership, he has worked in high-stake environments across B2C and B2B industries, helping clients turn their positioning into a real strategic advantage.

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Simon Aschermann
Managing Partner

Alexander Solms-Baruth

Strategy Director

With more than 8 years of experience in communications and marketing and with a special focus on digital, Alexander is a vital member of Globeone’s management team. In his Strategy Director role, he guides teams across industries and topics. Alexander is native English and leads our project hub in Washington.

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Alexander Solms-Baruth
Strategy Director

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