Agenda Rådgivning

What Agenda Rådgivning does

Agenda Rådgivning AS is a Norwegian boutique consulting firm headquartered at Youngs gate 9 in Oslo, providing strategy and communication advisory services to mission-driven organizations. The firm is a subsidiary of Tankesmien Agenda, itself owned by LO (Landsorganisasjonen i Norge), the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions, but operates as an independent and politically non-partisan entity. Its stated focus is on "actors with high societal benefit" — a client base that includes NGOs, labor unions, public sector entities, and interest organizations such as Minotenk, Amnesty International Norge, Senter for seniorpolitikk, Nok. Norge, Skolenes Landsforbund, FOKUS, and Topigs Norsvin.

The service portfolio is broad for a six-person firm, encompassing at least 12 distinct offerings: strategy and concept development, process and project management, leadership and change communication, strategic and operational communication, society and authority contact (lobbying), stakeholder mapping and positioning, analysis and qualitative surveys, urban development and civic participation, meeting and debate leadership, customized courses and training, media training, and the annual Debattskolen debate school program. There is no proprietary technology platform; the offering is people-based consulting delivered through tailored engagements billed on either hourly rates or larger package assignments, with all advisors bringing prior senior roles in Norwegian politics, government, unions, or private sector leadership.

The go-to-market is relationship-driven, relying on referrals and the firm's reputation within the Norwegian civil society and labor movement ecosystem. Marketing channels are limited to direct client relationships, the LO/Tankesmien Agenda network, and the recurring Debattskolen program. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and there are no funding rounds, acquisitions, or geographic expansion beyond Norway. The firm is classified as a Norwegian private limited company (AS) with no public listing.

Name

Agenda Rådgivning

Legal name

Agenda Rådgivning AS

Website

https://agendaradgivning.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Agenda Rådgivning AS is a six-person Oslo-based consulting firm owned by Tankesmien Agenda/LO, providing strategy, communication, lobbying, and training services to Norwegian NGOs, labor unions, public sector bodies, and mission-driven organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Affairs & Strategic Communications Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Public Relations Agencies (541820)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Social Media & Community Management (PR-led) (BPAFADAM)

Keywords

• Strategic consulting services
• Public affairs advisory
• Communication strategy consulting
• Stakeholder engagement services
• Organizational development consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Agenda Rådgivning provides customized consulting services including strategy development, communication, process management, and organizational development. They work on both hourly billing (time-based) and larger package assignments. Services are tailored to help clients reach their goals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Agenda Rådgivning is a consulting firm that delivers strategic and communications-faglig (communications-expertise-based) advisory services to organizations with high social benefit. The firm provides strategy work, communications counsel, public affairs support, stakeholder engagement, organizational development, and training services to trade unions, NGOs, public sector bodies, and mission-driven private organizations in Norway.

Product overview

Agenda Rådgivning is a consulting firm offering strategic communication and advisory services. The company provides a portfolio of integrated consulting services including strategy development and concept development, process and project management, leadership and change communication, strategic and operational communication, society and authority contact (lobbying), stakeholder mapping and positioning, analysis and qualitative surveys, urban development and participation processes, meeting and debate leadership, and courses and training. The flagship educational program is Debattskolen (Debate School), an annual training program. The services are customized (skreddersydde leveranser) for each client and delivered by advisors with backgrounds in politics, communication, and management from both public and private sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strategy Work and Concept Development (Strategiarbeid og konseptutvikling) Advisory support on strategic planning and concept development for organizations with high social benefit, including strategy work tailored to mission-driven clients.
• Process and Project Management (Prosess- og prosjektledelse) Process design and project management support for clients undertaking strategic initiatives, change programs, or major stakeholder engagement efforts.
• Leadership and Change Communication (Leder- og endringskommunikasjon) Communications support for executive leadership and change management programs, helping clients communicate organizational change internally and externally.
• Strategic and Operational Communications (Strategisk og operativt kommunikasjonsarbeid) End-to-end communications work spanning strategy, message development, and operational execution for mission-driven organizations.
• Public Affairs and Government Relations (Samfunns- og myndighetskontakt) Advisory support on engagement with government, regulators, and political stakeholders, leveraging the firm's political expertise and labor movement networks.
• Stakeholder Mapping and Positioning (Interessentkartlegging og posisjonering) Identification and analysis of key stakeholders, combined with strategic positioning advice to help clients navigate their political and societal landscape.
• Analysis and Qualitative Research (Analyse og kvalitative undersøkelser) Qualitative research and analytical studies to inform client strategy, policy positioning, and communications planning.
• Social Urban Development and Participation Processes (Sosial byutvikling og medvirkningsprosesser) Facilitation and advisory support for community participation processes, citizen engagement, and social urban development projects.
• Meeting and Debate Facilitation (Møte- og debattledelse) Professional facilitation of meetings, public debates, and deliberation processes for organizations and events.
• Courses and Training Programs (Kurs og skoleringer) Educational courses and training programs for clients, including specialized offerings such as media training.
• Debattskolen (The Debate School) A long-running branded program that trains participants in debate, argumentation, and democratic deliberation, delivered for clients including parties and organizations since 2007.
• Media Training (Medietrening) Specialized training for executives and spokespeople in media engagement techniques, message development, and interview handling.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tankesmien AgendacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgenda Rådgivning is a subsidiary of Tankesmien Agenda, which is owned by LO (Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions). While part of this network, Agenda Rådgivning operates as an independent company and is politically non-partisan.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• First House: Norwegian political communications and public-affairs consultancy. Highly comparable as both firms specialize in political influence, stakeholder positioning, and strategic communications with politically experienced advisors, serving Norwegian corporates and interest organizations.
• Geelmuyden Kiese: One of Norway's largest communications and public-affairs consultancies serving corporate, public-sector, and civil-society clients. Directly comparable because both firms offer strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and public-affairs services in the Norwegian market, although Geelmuyden Kiese is significantly larger and more diversified across sectors.
• Rud Pedersen Public Affairs: Nordic public-affairs and communications consultancy with Norwegian operations. Comparable because both firms deliver lobbying, stakeholder mapping, and strategic communications to organizations engaging with Norwegian/Scandinavian policymakers and interest groups.
• Kruse Larsen: Norwegian communications consultancy with strong public-affairs and corporate communications practices. Highly comparable because both firms operate as relationship-driven PR/strategic communications boutiques in Norway targeting similar enterprise and public-sector buyers.
• Trigger (Trigger Communications): Norwegian communications consultancy working with brands, organizations, and public-sector clients. Comparable because both firms provide strategic and operational communications services to Norwegian organizations, though Trigger is broader and more consumer-marketing focused.
• Corporate Communications: Norwegian strategic communications firm where Agenda Rådgivning's CEO was previously a partner. Comparable because both firms deliver strategic communications, media training, and message development services to Norwegian organizations across sectors.
• Zynk Communication Group: Nordic communications consultancy with Norwegian presence. Comparable because both firms offer strategic communications, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement services targeting organizations that need influence and visibility in Norway.

Broad incumbents

• Hill+Knowlton Norway: Norwegian arm of the global public-relations network. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering strategic communications, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement to similar Norwegian and international buyers, with greater geographic and sector reach.
• Burson (BCW Norway): Global communications consultancy with Norwegian operations offering public affairs and strategic communications. Comparable as a broader incumbent serving Norwegian organizations that need strategic communications and public-affairs support, with significantly greater scale and global reach.
• Kreab: Global communications and public-aff consultancy with strong Nordic presence. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering lobbying, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement across the same buyer base in Norway and the Nordics, though Kreab operates across many sectors and geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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