Konexis' story so far
Where it all began.
Konexis’ story starts at Konvergent, with the development of their unique Stakeholder Communications team in 2019, which had the mission statement of “taking architecture to the boardroom”.
Part of this remit was looking at ways of improving roadmaps, specifically transformation maps designed in PowerPoint. This was the case with their first-ever roadmap project for a global engineering company. The existing transformation map was a PowerPoint presentation where the 60 initiatives were dotted on the sunray, with the project details following in a 25-page table. Consequently, instead of informing, it was creating confusion.
Following a design workshop with their CTO, the first prototype of what would become Konexis was made, with the subsequent praise for creating such a “clean and easy-to-use roadmap” a significant improvement on what came before.
Project by project, their understanding of what made a great Transformation map improved, as did the positive feedback from our clients. There was one issue to overcome, it was not a tool, but a design service.
Finally, after one project where our design was shown to a global CEO, who said the immortal words, “It’s fantastic, I love it, I love it”, we realised that we had the potential for something quite incredible.
The Eureka moment.
Before we embarked on the mission to build Konexis, we entered an exhaustive research process of potential competitors. What we discovered astounded us. ‘Competitors’ we found offer task-based roadmap creators, developed for Product Management, but nothing designed to communicate strategically upwards to Senior Executives. It was clear that strategic influence was always an afterthought if mentioned at all. The product-based market, whilst extensive, all have the same roadmap views – timelines, tabular, swim-lane or task views, akin to a spreadsheet, with one very noticeable absentee.
No transformation map tool on the market offered an interactive sunray view. Not one. We couldn’t believe this was the case, so we looked again and again. Even data visualisation tools such as PowerBI do not offer this transformative view. Finally, after concluding that there just isn’t one available, we decided to build something totally unique, addressing a hole in the market that needs to be fixed.
Changing the way you communicate and work.
If you like to present your Transformation maps in the Sunray style, there are just two choices: Spending hours manually creating one yourself in PowerPoint, or, Konexis.
By empowering organisations with a tool that fosters alignment, clarity and consensus building, you can communicate your strategic vision like never before.
Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to refine and expand Konexis, working tirelessly to unlock new features and capabilities that will revolutionise the way you communicate your strategic vision, and the way you build your transformation maps.
Values
These values serve as guiding principles, shaping our actions and driving our commitment to providing an exceptional user experience with Konexis.
Clarity
Having a clear understanding of the direction we are going in, means that what we think, say and feel stays aligned. Our commitment to clarity provides users with roadmaps that are simple, effective and understood by all stakeholders, giving you the best chance to succeed.
Empathy
Empathy lies at the heart of everything we do. We genuinely care about the success of our users and understand the pressures, challenges, and competing priorities they face. Having walked in your shoes, we have a deep understanding of your perspective, allowing us to provide considerate, flexible, and transparent support.
Creativity
Creativity fuels our passion for excellence. We embrace and nurture creativity as a catalyst for innovation. By encouraging our team members to think outside the box, explore new ideas, and push boundaries, we are continuously striving to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our users.
Visionary
With a forward-looking approach, we continuously explore new ideas, challenge conventions, and pioneer innovative solutions to strategic roadmap communication. By challenging the status-quo and inspiring change, we empower our users to navigate their strategic journeys with clarity and confidence.
Ownership
We take ownership and pride in delivering the outcomes that matter most to our users. We see problems as opportunities and take responsibility for finding solutions. By fostering an environment that encourages individual growth, creativity and brave decision making, we developed a tool that gives you full ownership of your data and the story you want it to tell.
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