Method
How I work, in four phases.
A flexible model, a network of senior consultants and a simple method: understand, set the goals, execute, and leave behind a system that works without me.
01
The model
I work as a Fractional or Temporary Manager: I join your team in a role of responsibility, for as long as needed and on a flexible, modular basis. No structures to set up and no rigid contracts: we choose commitment and duration together, and review them along the way.
I work closely with your teams and with management, from strategy through to execution.
02
How we engage
Three formats, chosen by goal, duration and commitment.
- FractionalA management role (program manager, delivery manager, COO) on a part-time, ongoing basis.
- TemporaryA fixed-term engagement for a specific project or phase, from taking charge to handover.
- Targeted interventionA few weeks of analysis or reorganisation: assessment, plan, roadmap or technology choice.
03
The network of senior consultants
I work in person and, where needed, partner with senior consultants chosen for the project: software engineers, product experts and domain specialists. People I have worked with before, whose way of working and reliability I know.
I manage the team, the quality and the delivery, and I answer for the result.
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The four phases
Always the same, adapted to your context.
- 01
Context analysis
I talk to the people who make the decisions and the people who do the work, and look at processes, plans and numbers. First I understand, then I propose.
OutcomeAn honest picture of the situation, with problems and priorities.
- 02
Clear goals
We set a few measurable goals, clear to those who decide and to those who do the work, and define the success criteria.
OutcomeShared goals, indicators and scope.
- 03
Execution
Plan, deadlines and responsibilities, with regular checkpoints. Where it helps I write code, where it helps I coordinate teams and suppliers, and where it helps I bring in an expert.
OutcomeVisible progress, release after release.
- 04
Adoption
I train the team, document what is needed and leave behind a way of working that carries on when I am no longer there.
OutcomeSelf-sufficient people and results that last.
05
Principles
- Understand firstI don't propose solutions before I have seen how you really work.
- Numbers we both seeProgress, costs and risks are always clear, to you and to me.
- Decisions on recordWhat we decided, who decided and when: all written down, no ambiguity.
- No dependencyI document, train and hand over: you must be able to carry on without me.
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Frequently asked questions
What does working as a Fractional Manager mean?
I join your organisation in a role of responsibility (program manager, delivery manager, COO) for part of my time and for as long as needed, without the cost and constraints of a full-time hire. You do without a permanent executive, but not without their guidance.
Who do you work with besides me?
A network of senior consultants I know and have worked with before: software engineers, product experts and domain specialists. I bring them in only if the project calls for it, choosing them for the skills required.
How do I keep progress under control?
With an agreed review rhythm (usually weekly) and numbers we both see: progress, costs, risks and decisions to be made. No reports that don't help anyone decide.
And when the project ends?
I leave documentation, processes and people ready to carry on. A good engagement is measured by how little the consultant is still needed at the end.
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