Clarity, cohesion, and a plan that actually works
Organizations and leaders we support are often facing one or more of the following:
- Teams are operating without clear alignment between strategy and execution.
- Leaders are stretched thin and don’t have the time or capacity to zoom out and guide systems-level change.
- Teams lack cohesion, clarity, or confidence. They’re working hard but not always in sync.
- They know where they want to go, but need a partner to help create the plan, guide execution, and bring teams along.
- Individuals may feel overwhelmed by the speed of tech and AI shifts and are unsure where to focus or how to stay relevant.
- Product teams are only “cross-functional” in theory, but “cross-purpose” in practice, slowing progress and innovation.
- Internal stakeholders need a neutral third party who brings structure, empathy, and momentum without creating friction.
Services
Consulting
We leverage our extensive product experience to advise company leaders on optimizing their teams, product strategies, and development processes.
Specific tasks may include:
- Strategic product planning: Analyzing market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to develop comprehensive product roadmaps and strategies.
- Product discovery facilitation: Leading product discovery sessions to gather user feedback, define problem statements, and identify potential solutions.
- Product development oversight: Guiding product teams through the development process, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and quality standards.
- Customer-centric design: Facilitating user research to deeply understand customer pain points and translate those insights into product features and improvements.
- Building and structuring teams: Identify skill gaps, hire and train team members, structure teams to be more effective.
Coaching
We help individuals and teams improve their skills, strategies, and processes related to product leadership.
Specific tasks may include:
- Leadership development: Coaching product leaders on leadership skills like communication, decision-making, stakeholder management, and team building.
- Mentoring and support: Providing individual guidance and mentorship to product leaders, helping them navigate challenges and grow their capabilities.
- Culture cultivation: Instructing leaders on how to build a culture that encourages collaboration, cross-functional alignment, and a growth mindset.
- Constructive feedback: Providing constructive feedback to product leaders to identify areas for improvement and track progress.
- Team coaching: Supporting product managers/leaders and cross-functional teams by sharing best practices, developing skills, and fostering a people-first culture.
How we work with you
We believe in highly flexible and personalized solutions so that our approach isn’t confined to a rigid framework. Instead, we work with you to create a plan that is tailored to the unique needs of you, your team, and your business.
90-minute Deep dive
We want to obtain a deep understand our client and their needs so that we can tailor our approach and ensure alignment on the details of our engagement.
Regular Check-ins
In addition to the agreed upon engagement tasks, we will regularly check in to ensure the needs are being met.
Unlimited Async
We want all of our clients to feel fully supported, so we do not put any time restrictions on async communication.
Options for engagement
| 1:1 Coach / Advisor | Consultant | Fractional Leader | Team Coach / Advisor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embedded within team? | No | No | Yes | No |
| End date? | Not usually | Yes | Not ususally | Not usually |
| Full time? | No | Maybe | Not usually | No |
| Represents company? | No | No | Yes | No |
| Leads full PM team? | No | No | Yes | No |
| Fee structure | Retainer or Project-based | Retainer or Project-based | Retainer | Retainer |
| Core Activities | Facilitate personal and / or professional growth | Lead a project, provide documentation, train | Develop product strategy, oversee execution, build/lead/structure team | Provide strategic direction, facilitate team growth and cohesion |
| Best for | One-on-one support for product work or career advancement | Lacking internal capability or skills to lead project | New business / product, first PM, team building | Long-term product strategy and alignment |
| Primary benefit | Personalized support for an individual product leader career | Specialized skills and/or resolve capacity issues | Experienced exec w/out FTE cost | Trusted partner to support scalability, growth, and team performance |
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