Criminality · Decision Analysis · Security · Coaching
"Anyone who expects to do anything significant without creating enemies or controversy, is unrealistic at best, and at worst — delusional. Every major decision is a plunge into unfamiliar waters. Own it, and don't complain about the sharks or getting wet."
Armed with keen insight, strategic foresight, and independence, Hakim founded Relevant Now prior to 9/11 — because his instincts told him where the world was going. His mission: confront the lawless and challenging issues others failed to anticipate, with real skin in the game — and in pursuit of the public good.
Relevant Now Consultancy · Est. 2001 · Boise, Idaho
Endorsements
In a time where people are more manipulative than ever, clarity and courage are not separate virtues. Clarity is the discipline of seeing the world as it is — messy, compromised, and often uncomfortable. Courage is the discipline of knowing your values inside that flawed structure and acting anyway. That's why I'm grateful for friends like you that represent both clarity and courage.
Dr. Daveed Gartenstein-Ross
Founder & CEO of ExpertTheory, Senior Advisor on Asymmetric Warfare at FDD
'Always looking for a solution.' This is how I describe Hakim Hazim. We couldn't come from more different backgrounds, but from the minute I met him, I knew he was someone I could trust and someone who would tell me what I needed to hear, not what I wanted to hear. He is a great mind, colleague, and friend.
Tracy Basterrechea
Chief of Police, Meridian, Idaho
I have known Mr. Hazim for over 20 years. He is highly qualified — he has the educational background, the real-world background, and remains up to date in his research. His training sessions have always been cutting edge and highly valuable for law enforcement officers.
Dr. Robert J. Bunker
Theorist and Former FBI Futurist in Residence · CEO of CounterOpfor
The content of his presentation was outstanding and very enlightening. Hakim's segment was very well received, and he was the only speaker of many that we invited to present at our conference the following year. We highly recommend Hakim!
Detective Douglas D. Gillies
Joint Regional Intelligence Center / Homeland Security · LASD
Written Works
Hakim's writing has appeared across digital platforms, community news outlets, and academic journals with a combined readership of millions.
An exploration of the seven foundational elements of effective mentoring and their application in leadership development.
A scholarly examination of ideological motivations driving non-state authoritarian movements — published in Taylor & Francis / Tandfonline.
An analysis of how gangs, cartels, insurgents, and cults actively recruit and mentor vulnerable youth — published on OODAloop, April 2009.
A faith-based reflection on America's drift from community responsibility — published in The Christian Post, September 2011.
Authored Works
A compelling examination of the lethal minds and latent threats shaping America's security landscape.
Hakim Hazim's upcoming work — details to be announced.
About Relevant Now
Without startup funds, grants, or capital investment, Hakim Hazim took his insights to the public and institutions and built a business dedicated to the common good. Relevant Now is a consultancy and braintrust with global expertise across three primary areas: criminality, decision analysis, and security. Utilizing original frameworks and the signature OPTIONS decision model, Relevant Now strengthens individual and institutional judgment and mitigates risk across complex organizational dynamics.
Consulting is available for individuals and organizations. Areas of focus include extremism, nonstate actors, gangs, cartels, parallel loyalties, offender transition services, and Predatory Child Onboarding Networks (PCON). Grounded in enduring Christian principles — Relevant Now functions as an agile consultancy.
The Track Record
2001 — Founded Pre-9/11
Hakim founded Relevant Now before September 11, 2001 — driven by foresight that the world was entering an era demanding new frameworks for security, criminality, and decision-making.
2002 — DC Sniper Case
Selected by the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center–West to assist in the after-action radicalization review of the DC Sniper case.
Signature Framework
An original, proprietary framework for high-stakes decision-making — strengthening leadership judgment and mitigating risk across complex organizational dynamics.
A Global Grasp
From extremism and nonstate actors to gangs, cartels, and parallel loyalties — Relevant Now's expertise spans global contexts and complex institutional networks.
What We Do
High-stakes decision advisory for organizations navigating complex dynamics and structural change.
Personalized coaching for individuals and leaders seeking clarity, purpose, and decisive action.
Threat assessment across extremism, gangs, cartels, and nonstate actors — grounded in field experience.
40+ years of research and expertise in Predatory Child Onboarding Networks (PCON) and offender reintegration.
Signature Framework
The OPTIONS Decision Model is Hakim Hazim's proprietary framework for high-stakes decision-making. Designed for leaders operating in complex, high-pressure environments, OPTIONS strengthens judgment and mitigates risk across organizational dynamics, institutional networks, and moments of structural change.
Unlike conventional decision trees or risk matrices, OPTIONS integrates real-world complexity — accounting for parallel loyalties, adversarial dynamics, and the human factors that standard models ignore.
Designed as a universal, autonomous, self-auditing decision theory, framework, and model, OPTIONS is the foundational tool behind Hakim's success in athletics, business, and relationships.
Deployment
FOR ORGANIZATIONS
For corporations, agencies, and leadership teams navigating complex decision environments. Engagements are customized to the organization's specific operational context.
FOR INSTITUTIONS
For government bodies, law enforcement, and nonprofits. OPTIONS equips institutional leaders to make sound decisions under pressure and lead through structural change.
FOR INDIVIDUALS
Available for individuals from all walks of life seeking clarity, empowerment, and greater control over their decisions.
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Relevant Now Consultancy · Boise, Idaho · Est. 2001