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— Our Services —

Three engagements,
each with a defined outcome

Every service is scoped before it begins, carried out by the same consultant you spoke with at the start, and concluded with a written document. Prices are fixed and published.

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— How We Work —

The methodology behind each engagement

01

Scope the work

A short written agreement defines what will be done, what will not, and when delivery is expected.

02

Conduct the work

Interviews, observation, or a facilitated session — depending on the engagement type. No handoffs to associates.

03

Write the output

Findings, framework, or summary — delivered as a written document in the agreed format.

04

Debrief

A short conversation after delivery to confirm the document met the brief and address any questions.

Operational review session

— Service 01 —

Operational Diagnostic

A two-week assessment of a company's day-to-day operations, organised around three areas chosen with the sponsor — for example, planning rhythms, decision rights, and tool sprawl. The consultant interviews five to ten people, observes the work in motion, and writes a diagnostic document with three to five focused observations.

What the engagement includes

  • Scoping session to agree three focus areas
  • Interviews with five to ten people from the organisation
  • Observation of work in progress where practical
  • Diagnostic document with three to five observations
  • Post-delivery debrief session
Two weeks
RM 2,000
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— Service 02 —

Editorial Strategy for Internal Publications

A consultation for companies whose internal communications include a regular newsletter, written all-hands summary, or content programme. The output is a written editorial framework — a publication schedule, a set of recurring section types, and a short style note for contributors.

What the engagement includes

  • Review of existing internal publication materials
  • Consultation session with communications lead
  • Publication schedule with suggested cadence
  • Defined recurring section types for the publication
  • Short contributor style note (readable in under ten minutes)
One week
RM 1,250
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Editorial planning notebook
Team facilitation session

— Service 03 —

Quarterly Retrospective Facilitation

Independent facilitation for a team's quarterly retrospective on a single project, programme, or function. The consultant prepares questions, runs the session, and writes a summary with observations and themes. The format works for project teams, programme offices, and small leadership groups.

What the engagement includes

  • Pre-session briefing with the commissioning contact
  • Prepared question framework adapted to the team context
  • Facilitation of the retrospective session (up to three hours)
  • Written summary with observations and recurring themes
  • Post-delivery debrief
Half day + write-up
RM 440
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— Decision Guide —

Choosing the right engagement

Feature Diagnostic Editorial Strategy Retrospective
Duration 2 weeks 1 week Half-day + write-up
Fixed fee (RM) 2,000 1,250 440
Interviews included ✔ (1 session)
Facilitation session
Written output
Debrief included
Best for Operational questions across a team or function Internal communications with a regular cadence Teams reviewing a completed period of work

— Standards —

Protocols that apply across all engagements

Confidentiality

All interview content, internal documents, and findings are confidential. Nothing is shared outside the engagement without written permission.

Written agreement

Every engagement begins with a short agreement defining scope, timeline, and fee. No work begins without it.

PDPA compliance

Personal data handling follows the requirements of Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010.

Delivery on time

Delivery dates are agreed before work begins and are met. If circumstances on either side require adjustment, this is communicated in writing.

No conflicts

The practice does not hold financial relationships with vendors or third-party services that might be referenced in its findings.

Post-engagement debrief

Every engagement concludes with a brief conversation to confirm the output met the brief. Feedback is actively sought and taken seriously.

— Pricing —

Fixed fees, published openly

No hidden charges, no variable pricing by client size.

Operational Diagnostic

RM 2,000

per engagement

  • 2-week engagement
  • 5–10 interviews
  • Diagnostic document
  • Debrief session
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Most requested

Editorial Strategy

RM 1,250

per engagement

  • 1-week engagement
  • Consultation session
  • Editorial framework document
  • Contributor style note
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Retrospective Facilitation

RM 440

per session

  • Half-day facilitation
  • Pre-prepared question framework
  • Written session summary
  • Debrief included
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Not sure which engagement fits?

Describe what your organisation is working with and we will suggest what might be most useful. There is no obligation attached to that conversation.

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