Engagement
Predictable cadence, transparent pricing. The first call is free; the work begins once we both agree on what good looks like.
How an engagement works.
Four steps. No slide decks before we understand the work.
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Discovery call
A 30-minute conversation — no slide deck, no obligation. We discuss what is bothering you, what good would look like, and whether the work is a fit. If it is not, the call ends with a referral or a suggestion.
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Scope & agreement
A written scope that names the deliverables, the timeline, the budget, and the boundaries. Advisory, project, or retainer — the shape is clear before any work starts. No surprises, no creep without consent.
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Engagement
The work is done in partnership with your team. R/Y/G status weekly, plain-English reports for executives, technical depth where the work requires it. You can read every decision and challenge it.
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Handoff or continuation
Projects close with a written handoff — documentation, decisions explained, the next-twelve-months view. Retainers continue with a quarterly review. Either way, you own everything.
Engagement models
Three shapes for three different needs. Pricing is discussed openly on the first call — no decks, no proposals before we understand the work.
Advisory
Hourly · ~4–16 hrs
Short reviews, second opinions, vendor evaluations, audit recommendations. Start, deliver, close — no ongoing commitment. Best when there's a specific question and a clear answer is what you need.
Project
Fixed scope · 2–16 weeks
Most common
Scoped programs with a defined start and end — infrastructure audits, ERP rollouts, cybersecurity reviews, PMO setup, program recovery. Best when you know what needs to happen but the internal team can't run it alone.
Fractional CTO
Monthly retainer · ongoing
A CTO seat at the senior leadership table on a recurring basis — strategy, vendor governance, board reporting, technology decisions, the full mandate. Best when the business needs senior technology judgement at the table without the full-time salary.
Let’s talk shape.
The first call decides nothing — it's where we work out which shape, if any, fits your situation.