Your partnerships have big goals,
but not the structure to deliver them.
No governance = no traction
Without shared decision-making structures and accountability frameworks, your high-stakes collaboration keeps stalling or slipping off course.
Systems aren’t ready for shared delivery
Each partner has their own tech, tools, and workflows, but no clear bridge between them. Integration feels overwhelming, and nothing scales smoothly.
The data you need doesn’t exist or can’t be trusted.
Whether it’s inconsistent formats, unclear ownership, or missing fields, your team spends more time chasing data than using it to drive decisions.
The partnership runs on goodwill, not alignment.
Everyone’s committed to the mission, but unclear roles, conflicting timelines, and uneven capacity are draining momentum
The Hidden Risks of “Figuring It Out Later”
When high-stakes partnerships fail to deliver, the consequences ripple outward.
Opportunities stall
Funders hesitate. Coalitions lose trust. Your timeline slips while competitors move forward.
Your mission suffers
​The people, systems, and planet you’re trying to serve get caught in the crossfire of disorganized collaboration.
Teams burns out
Without a clear structure or alignment, staff are forced to navigate chaos, eroding morale and momentum.
Future growth gets harder
From the outside, it looks like execution failed. Internally, it’s harder to rally support for the next big initiative.
You didn’t invest in this partnership to tread water.
With the right structure, it can become a launchpad for long-term impact.
“Eloisa and team provide support to grow at a pace that works for us.”
Walking Tree has provided the agility and process leadership. We appreciate their knowledge and flexibility. We have considered Eloisa as part of our team and look forward to continuing the partnership.
Mike Gilmore | AD Software Engineering, Quanterix
Your Strategic Guide for High-Stakes Climate Partnerships.
At Walking Tree, we specialize in designing and realigning complex, climate-critical partnerships, so they can actually deliver. Whether you're launching a multi-organization initiative or salvaging one that’s going off course, we bring clarity, structure, and momentum to your most important collaborations.
How We Make Partnerships Deliver
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Proven Frameworks.
Our proprietary OPTIMA™ methodology aligns people, processes, and systems to create partnerships that scale, without the chaos.
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Cross-Functional Expertise.
We act as the connective tissue between organizations, helping you navigate governance, tech integration, and delivery challenges with ease.
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Decades of Experience.
With over 20 years leading systems-level change, we know what makes partnerships work and what quietly tears them apart.
How We Help You Build a Partnership That Performs
We make it simple to move from complexity to clarity, whether you're launching a new collaboration or realigning one that’s off track.
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CONNECT & CLARIFY
You share your partnership’s goals, pain points, and what's getting in the way.
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STRATEGIZE & CO-CREATE
We design a practical approach to strengthen the collaboration, tailored to your context.
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IMPLEMENT & TRANSFORM
We guide implementation, so your partnership runs smoothly and scales.
Partnership Optimization:
Unlock Strategic Growth Through Collaboration That Works
You’re building a better future through climate-critical work. But even the boldest mission can stall when partnerships break down, systems don’t talk, or governance is unclear.
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High-stakes collaborations—especially those funded through grants or shared delivery models—require more than goodwill. They demand structure, alignment, and clarity across every organization involved.
That’s where we come in.​
At Walking Tree, we specialize in helping climate leaders transform complex, multi-organization partnerships into vehicles for scalable impact.
Through our proprietary OPTIMA™ methodology, our P.A.T.H.™ framework for AI integration, and over 20 years of cross-sector expertise, we bring the clarity, coordination, and execution needed to turn partnership friction into performance.​
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We don’t just fix what’s broken, we design systems that unlock strategic growth.
Ready to build a partnership that delivers?
"Walking Tree's organized and proactive approach to operations management ensures clarity and precision."
CEO of Client Company
What Success Looks Like
Imagine a partnership where every player is aligned, decisions flow easily, and delivery doesn't feel like a daily struggle.
After working with Walking Tree, climate-critical organizations experience:
Clarity across teams and partners
Everyone knows the mission, roles, timelines, and decision-making process, so there’s no second-guessing or duplication
Trust and momentum across the collaboration
With structure in place, relationships strengthen, and teams are empowered to focus on results instead of resolving confusion.
Systems and data that support delivery
You are no longer chasing information or workarounds. Technology and workflows actually move your work forward.
Scalable Impact
You are positioned to deliver on your mission faster, more efficiently, and with partners who are proud to work with you again.