Senior operational thinking. Without another full-time role.
When you are close to the day-to-day operation, it can be difficult to step back, challenge assumptions and see what needs attention next. Important decisions compete with urgent issues, and senior teams do not always have a neutral person with whom they can test their thinking.
Sometimes the business does not need another project. It needs another experienced person in the room.
When it fits
You may be managing growth, change or performance without enough senior operational capacity around the table. You might need an independent perspective, someone to challenge the current direction, or an experienced sounding board for decisions that do not have an obvious answer. Operational Reviews fit when the business would benefit from ongoing senior operational input, but does not need another full-time executive.
What we do
We join the business at an agreed rhythm and provide practical senior operational support where it is most useful. That can include reviewing performance, helping shape priorities, challenging plans, attending selected meetings, identifying emerging problems and acting as a sounding board for difficult decisions. We bring an independent perspective, operational experience and new ideas without taking control away from the existing leadership team.
What you get
You gain regular access to experienced operational thinking, an independent view of what is happening and additional senior capacity when decisions need more attention. Priorities become clearer, assumptions are tested and emerging problems are identified earlier. Over time, DeaconOps becomes a trusted operational sounding board that understands the business, remembers previous decisions and helps the leadership team maintain direction.
From £1,500 + VAT per month
A standard arrangement includes two consultancy days each month, used flexibly across operational reviews, selected meetings, analysis and senior operational support. The time can be divided into shorter sessions across the month, depending on what the business needs. Additional support is agreed in advance at £750 + VAT per day.