We offer outcome-focused consulting services delivered through a timeboxed retainer model. Rather than buying hours, you retain a percentage of our capacity to co-create meaningful outcomes. We focus on helping you evolve your system of work—not just deliver tasks. If you’re not satisfied, we refund your fee.
We are transparent, collaborative, and committed to protecting your confidentiality. We will sign any reasonable NDA, and any intellectual property created specifically for you remains yours.
Please refer to working with us and privacy practices for additional information on our practices.
We work on a timeboxed retainer basis. You retain a percentage of our working time—typically 10% or 25%—and we spend the time required within that limit to deliver valuable outcomes. There is no fixed scope, and no change orders—just a shared commitment to evolving your system of work.
You’re not buying hours. You’re retaining strategic capacity—continuous access to expert collaboration without transactional overhead. You shouldn’t need to make a financial decision every time you need support. These engagement levels reflect ongoing involvement and commitment, not time blocks. The hours are indicative only; we typically invest more time early in the engagement, which is why we don’t start more than one at a time.
Engagement Level | % | ~Hours/Week | Typical Involvement |
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Occasional | 5% | ~1–2 hrs | Light input, async feedback, occasional check-ins |
Advisory | 25% | ~1 day | Regular reviews, pairing, shaping delivery and direction |
Embedded | 50% | ~2 days | Deep collaboration, hands-on support, stakeholder contact |
Fractional Exec | 75% | ~3 days (circa) | Transformation ownership, org-level impact |
Full-time | 100% | ~4 days (circa) | Not offered; full-time role equivalent |
We don’t fix scope up front. We work within the constraints of the retainer and adapt continuously based on evolving needs.
You get flexibility without micromanagement. We get clarity without red tape.
Our services are timeboxed, prepaid, and delivered collaboratively. We are not a body shop. We help you examine and evolve your systems—your ways of working—not just deliver tasks.
We succeed together. This means active, open collaboration between your team and ours.
When both sides are engaged, we make meaningful change happen.
For services delivered within the United Kingdom:
This clause applies only to UK engagements. It does not affect services delivered outside the United Kingdom.
Each party agrees to keep confidential any information marked as confidential or which would reasonably be considered confidential. Confidential information may be disclosed to employees and subcontractors bound by equivalent confidentiality obligations. Disclosure is permitted when required by law or with prior written consent.
We keep billing simple, clear, and consistent with our ethos: outcome-focused work, full transparency, and flexibility within agreed bounds. We minimise admin overhead, avoid surprises, and work with your finance team to make the process smooth.
We keep travel lean, fair, and agreed in advance.
This approach avoids complexity while ensuring you’re never surprised.
Fees are all-inclusive for remote work.
Level | % | Weekly | Monthly | Quarterly |
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Occasional | 5% | £567 | £1,192 | £2,470 |
Advisory | 25% | £6,800 | £14,300 | £29,500 |
Embedded | 50% | £13,600 | £28,600 | £59,000 |
Fractional Exec | 75% | On request | On request | On request |
Full-time | 100% | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
These fees do not include training, however, the quarterly retainer includes a 40% discount on training.
We publish our training class pricing for transparency. All prices below are in GBP and exclusive of VAT:
Level | 12 Students | 16 Students | 20 Students | 24 Students | Public Rate |
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Beginner | £10,800 | £12,060 | £13,410 | £14,850 | £705 |
Intermediate | £13,165 | £14,425 | £15,775 | £17,215 | £845 |
Advanced | £15,525 | £16,785 | £18,135 | £19,575 | £985 |
These rates apply to private onsite or virtual training where all participants are from the same company.
Private training costs vary depending on the course being delivered and do not include T&E. An invoice would be provided up-front, and a deposit is required to secure dates. The deposit will be deducted from the final cost + T&E and will be due by the end of the training or the week in which the training occurs, whichever comes first, and unless otherwise agreed, is due upon receipt.
Prices are variable based on the length of commitment and agreements around travel, expenses, & training and are for illustrative purposes only.
For onsite, travel time is charged at the relevant day rate and is exclusive of Travel & Expenses.
Public class pricing reflects the per-person rate.
We work securely, independently, and with only the access needed to deliver outcomes.
This keeps delivery fast, secure, and focused—without unnecessary operational drag.
We encourage our consultants to contribute back to the broader community through blog posts, talks, or open-source projects—especially when tackling real-world technical challenges during engagements. However, no client-specific or identifiable information will ever be shared.
This approach supports transparency, learning, and the evolution of better practices while fully respecting client confidentiality.
We use AI tools responsibly to accelerate insight, explore ideas, and support co-creation—but always with human agency and judgment at the centre.
We are committed to ethically sound and practically grounded use of AI in every engagement.
We’re committed to safe and respectful collaboration, onsite and online.
Each engagement begins upon written acceptance and initial payment. Unless otherwise agreed, retainers renew monthly or quarterly, depending on the selected plan. Either party may choose not to renew with written notice prior to the next billing period.
We carry £1,000,000 GBP professional indemnity insurance and operate under reasonable limits of liability. We are not liable for indirect or consequential loss. If there’s a concern, we’ll address it directly and transparently.
If an issue arises, we commit to open, respectful dialogue to resolve it quickly. Legal action is always a last resort.
If you have any questions, contact clientservices@nkdagility.com .
If you've made it this far, it's worth connecting with our principal consultant and coach, Martin Hinshelwood, for a 30-minute 'ask me anything' call.
We partner with businesses across diverse industries, including finance, insurance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, engineering, transportation, hospitality, entertainment, legal, government, and military sectors.
Freadom
Epic Games
Deliotte
Schlumberger
Big Data for Humans
YearUp.org
SuperControl
Sage
Philips
Akaditi
Teleplan
Boxit Document Solutions
Alignment Healthcare
Workday
Slicedbread
Capita Secure Information Solutions Ltd
Trayport
Qualco
Royal Air Force
Nottingham County Council
Department of Work and Pensions (UK)
Ghana Police Service
Washington Department of Enterprise Services
Washington Department of Transport
Lockheed Martin
Kongsberg Maritime
SuperControl
Big Data for Humans
Schlumberger
Lean SA