Proposition design

Find the words for what makes you different, so the right people really get it.

 

Your business has moved on. Maybe you’ve grown, shifted focus, or added complexity. Perhaps you’re building a new product or platform and need help articulating its difference and purpose?

You know you offer real value—but saying it clearly, and confidently? Not so simple.

We help you get to the heart of your value and put it into words.

Concentric rings, some with gaps, suggestive of a maze. It's a visual metaphor for the difficulty of finding your way to the heart of your proposition.

What You’ll Walk Away With

  • A sharp explanation of what you do—and why it matters
  • Messaging that feels true to you and lands with your audience
  • A story your whole team can use—on the website, in sales, in investor decks
  • Confidence. Clarity. Less “erm…” in meetings

When you know what to say—and you believe in it—it shows. And it works.

What is the Discover process?

The fully guided process looks like:

  • Listen & learnWe start with research—reviewing your content, your market, and the early signals that matter. It’s deskwork, but it sets the foundations.
  • Get in the room
    A discovery workshop brings your team together. We share first insights, hear your perspective, and align on goals and commitments.
  • Look outside
    We gather the external view—from customers, prospects, and influencers. This helps us see what resonates (and what doesn’t).
  • Make sense of it
    We analyse and map the insights, then bring them back for discussion in a mid-way workshop. Together, we test and sharpen until the shape of the story is clear.
  • Get creative
    Finally, we move into the creative phase—exploring your purpose, surfacing the ‘why’, and shaping a proposition that feels true, strong, and usable.

By the end, you’ll have more than just sharper words. You’ll have alignment across your team, confidence in your story, and a clear proposition you can use everywhere.

Want to learn more about proposition design? Get in touch with Andy Williams

andyw@wearecohesive.com | he/him

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