Consulting

Sooner Safer Happier is a global business agility consultancy enabling organisations to achieve better outcomes

See how our approach is different

Focus on outcomes

We focus on outcomes first and foremost. We believe in tailoring frameworks and practices to your unique context by focusing on outcomes first: Better Value Sooner Safer Happier. An outcome focus ensures that you will receive value in your ways of working investment.
One size does not fit all

Every organisation, every leader is unique. There is no one size fits all model for success. We co-create the approach with you and use coaching and experimentation to test for improved outcomes in your context.
Think big, start small and learn fast

This is the best approach to achieve cultural change. Innovators go first, creating the social proof within the organisation, making it easier for others to adopt. Based on your context, we will co-create with your team the experiments needed to discover an improvement path.
Lead from behind

We are practitioners who will do the hard yards with you. We have walked in your shoes and will approach the change with empathy and credibility. With our sleeves rolled up, we are able to guide, coach and support you to learn the patterns of business agility.
Foster learning

By co-creating with you, our aim is to transfer the skills to help establish your self-sustaining team. We believe that you will never be done improving so it is critical to build your learning muscle. Every day is day one.
Together for the long term

Our long-term relationships go beyond individual engagements. We recognise sticky change takes time and help can come in a variety of forms over time. We emphasise fostering community, both internally within your organisation and outside.

We have expertise in

Enterprise operating model and organisation design
Lean portfolio management and OKRs
Leading for better outcomes
Team design
System of work and WoW
High performing teams
Value stream design and implementation
Governance, risk and compliance
Enterprise transformation approach to change

Services we provide

Ways of Working Enablement - Co-lead the WoW CoE, Installing WoW outcomes and measures, Resolving enterprise impediments
Leadership Engagement - Executive workshops and coaching, Leadership offsites, Connecting you with local and global peers
Training - Programs and courses, including role-based
Evolving the Operating Model - Value stream establishment, Org design, Governance, risk & compliance, Funding model
Strategy to Execution - Adaptive strategy and OKRs, Lean portfolio management, Team design, WoW coaching
Other Advisory - Inspirational keynotes, WoW diagnostic

“Most organizations would say they have a solid strategy, and some are pursuing new ways of working to achieve that strategy; however, often not in an optimal way. BVSSH is the unlock for organizations, and this book gives the practical guidance to WIN.”

Courtney Kissler, VP Global Technology Nike

“Looking back, it’s just over 12 months since we first met. We have truly valued your guidance, feedback and mentoring. We have learnt something from every single minute that we’ve spent time together.”

WoW CoE team member

“There are no ‘easy rides’ otherwise we wouldn’t feel challenged or satisfied with our work. Our journey has evolved, and you’ve been part of shaping that with us. Thanks for setting up the Value Streams within the Ways of Working Center of Enablement. Thanks for your guidance and leadership in this space – we have learned a lot from you as you have helped us through it.”

WoW CoE team member

“Thank you for your thought partnership, heavy lifting and commitment to your journey.”

Enterprise Agility Leader