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Working with Us

Transform your organisation with engineering excellence and technical leadership through DevOps, Agile, Scrum, and Kanban. Empower teams to innovate, adapt, and deliver lasting value with clear goals and continuous feedback. Consistently. Reliably. Effectively.

Last Updated: 2025-07-29
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We operate on a fixed-price model, removing the need for time tracking or seeking additional approvals to ask questions or engage for value. Fees are based on a defined time period. For example, if we agree to a 1-month engagement, the work begins on the agreed start date, and the 1-month period starts then. During this time, we can collaborate as much as needed on any topic within my expertise—whether technical, process-related, or otherwise.

To ensure quality and focus, we limit the number of concurrent customers and never start more than one engagement at a time. This allows us to dedicate the time you need while understanding that we won’t be fully engaged for the entire timebox. Typically, this means we work for you around one-third of the time, but the first few days or weeks often require more focus as we kick off. We don’t track hours, and Iwe don’t overbook engagements.

For your procurement needs, we provide Supplier and Bank Account Details , along with the general supplier and insurance information, as well as Terms of Business for the engagement.

As part of our partnership we want you to be able to communicate with us as easily as possible. We use Microsoft Teams and the linked instructions will allow your IT department to configure your systems to allow us to communicate with you.

We will provide a proposal for the engagement that contains the following sections:

Situational Appraisal

At the start of the engagement we will conduct a situational appraisal to understand the current state of your organisation, the challenges you face, and the goals you want to achieve. This appraisal will help us tailor our approach to your specific needs and ensure that we deliver the most value during our engagement.

This may be a quick meeting or a more in-depth assessment, depending on the complexity of your situation. However we always err on the side of just getting started and working out the details later. Its much better to start adding value sooner and adapt as we discover more.

Objectives

We will work with you to define the objectives of the engagement, and we will agree on any deliverables that will be produced. These objectives will be used to guide our work and ensure that we are focused on delivering the outcomes that you need.

Measures of Success

We will also work with you to define the measures of success for the engagement. These measures will be used to track our progress and ensure that we are delivering the value that you expect. We will review these measures regularly and adjust our approach as needed to ensure that we are on track to meet your goals.

Some typical measures of success include:

Value to the Customer

To achieve the best results, we need to work together to ensure that we are aligned on the goals of the engagement and that we are both committed to delivering value. We will work with you to define the value that you expect to receive from the engagement and ensure that we are focused on delivering that value.

Some typical value propositions include:

Timing

We will give you an indication of when we can start the engagement and how long it will take to complete. We will work with you to ensure that we can meet your deadlines and deliver the value that you expect.

Methodology and Models

Our engagement is centred on enabling organisations to achieve engineering excellence and technical leadership. We offer three models to tailor our approach to your needs:

Our Ethos: At NKDAgility, we believe in delivering measurable outcomes through transparency, flexibility, and collaboration. Our goal is to empower your teams to achieve sustainable improvements while aligning with your strategic objectives.

Value to the Customer

Our engagements are designed to deliver measurable outcomes while empowering your teams and aligning with your strategic goals. Some typical value propositions include:

Empowerment

Strategic Alignment

Continuous Improvement

Engagement Levels

Engagement levels are available across all models, allowing you to select the level of involvement that best suits your needs. Each level represents a percentage of our capacity, with indicative hours per week and typical involvement.

Engagement Level%~Hours/WeekTypical Involvement
Light2.5%~0.5 hrVery light touch, async-only, ad hoc input
Supportive5%~1–2 hrsLight input, async feedback, occasional check-ins
Regular25%~6–8 hrsRegular reviews, pairing, shaping delivery and direction
Deep50%~14–16 hrsDeep collaboration, hands-on support, stakeholder engagement
Strategic75%~20–24 hrsTransformation ownership, cross-team leadership, org-level impact
Full-time100%~32 hrsNot offered; equivalent to full-time role

The hours in the table are indicative and may vary based on the specific needs of the engagement. We focus on delivering value, not just filling time.

Service Scope & Change Flexibility

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.

Shared Responsibilities

We succeed together. This means active, open collaboration between your team and ours.

When both sides are engaged, we make meaningful change happen.

Payment Terms

Acceptance

Your signature on the proposal indicates acceptance of the proposal and the terms and conditions it contains. Alternatively, your initial payment per the terms above will also represent acceptance of this proposal.

Engagement Options

We offer three engagement options tailored to your needs, combining the flexibility of our models with the depth of our engagement levels:

Option 1: Weekly Engagement

Option 2: Monthly Partnership

Option 3: Quarterly Transformation

Each option is built on our ethos of delivering measurable outcomes through transparency, flexibility, and collaboration. Choose the option that aligns with your goals and priorities.

Optional Extras

In addition to our core engagement options, we offer the following optional extras to enhance your experience and outcomes:

Mentoring

Training

These extras are designed to provide additional value and support, ensuring that your teams are fully equipped to achieve their goals.

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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.

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