What this is

A fast, pragmatic way to stand up (or reset) a team. We combine a short bootcamp with embedded coaching so people align on how work flows, practice together, and ship real value early.

Who this is for

• New teams or teams coming out of a reorg/merger
• Teams stuck in churn—slipping dates, unclear ownership, or high rework
• Leaders who want steady delivery and healthier team dynamics

Program outline

• Week 0 (prep): pick a real, small outcome; confirm environment access and working hours
• Week 1 (bootcamp): ways of working, working agreements, visible flow, small slices; pair/mob on real work; strong test habits and definition of done
• Weeks 2–4 (embed): ship small, often; steady cadence; improve CI/CD and observability where it slows you most; introduce a simple scorecard

What the team gets

• Working agreements & operating cadence documented and owned by the team
• Definition of done aligned with testability and release safety
• Starter dev-ex improvements (e.g., faster local setup, quick feedback from tests, clearer PRs)
• Onboarding guide for the next new hire to ramp in days, not weeks

Outcomes we aim for

• Predictable delivery without drama — clear, data-backed commitments and reliable follow-through
• Fewer surprises — visible work, smaller slices, and fast feedback reduce rework
• Healthier collaboration — pairing/mobbing used intentionally; clearer roles and ownership

Metrics we’ll use (light touch)

Lead time, throughput, WIP, and work-item age; use percentile-based forecasts to set expectation windows. We track just enough to steer.

How we work together

• Hands-on coaching + IC time: I’ll code alongside the team ~25% of the time and coach as we go
• Real work, not exercises: improvements are grounded in your actual system and constraints
• Leave it better: the team keeps the practices and artifacts after the engagement ends

FAQs

Is this training or delivery?
Both. We learn by doing on real work so improvements stick.

Do we switch to new tools or frameworks?
Only when a change clearly improves flow or safety. Otherwise we optimize how you work with what you have.

What happens after Week 4?
Options: a lighter Fractional CTO cadence (8–12 hrs/wk) or periodic check-ins to sustain momentum.