A business story isn't just messaging. It's behavior over time.

We typically work with growth-stage or legacy businesses in industrial, consumer goods, services, and tech-enabled sectors that are navigating inflection points such as expansion, leadership transitions, or strategic pivots. Our experience is cross-industry and that experience has shown time and again that our operating principles span business contexts.

We’re prepared to jump into the unknown and our track record proves our ability to adapt to new industries.

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Every engagement starts with understanding your unique context—your culture, leadership style, capacity for change, and current stage of maturity.Rather than apply a fixed playbook, we co-design the right approach with your team.

That might mean adjusting the pace of delivery, involving different stakeholders, or focusing first on foundational gaps before advancing broader initiatives.

Our goal is always the same: build practical solutions that fit your organization, strengthen internal ownership, and produce results that last beyond our involvement.

The right time is often when the path forward feels unclear—or when you’re working hard, but progress isn't matching the effort.Our clients typically engage us at key inflection points, such as:
‍Planning for growth and needing strategic clarity or operating structure
‍Experiencing growing pains, like team misalignment or inconsistent service delivery
‍Shifting leadership, whether through succession, expansion, or reorganization
‍Launching new initiatives and needing support to execute with focus and accountability
‍Looking to mature their business systems, roles, or decision-making processesIf your organization is entering a new chapter—or feels stuck in the current one—we help you define a clear direction and build the structure and culture to sustain it.

We’re here to amplify, not displace. Our role is to strengthen internal capabilities—not take them over.

We work alongside your teams to bring clarity, structure, and momentum to complex challenges. That might mean guiding a strategic initiative, facilitating alignment across departments, or filling a temporary leadership gap. But in every case, we focus on building ownership within your organization.

Our deliverables are designed to be actionable by your team, and we equip your leaders with the tools, frameworks, and confidence to sustain progress long after our engagement ends.In short, we help your people succeed—not step into their shoes.

Our clients typically see outcomes that go beyond a single deliverable. By working with Novel Work Co., you can expect:
‍Improved strategic clarity – Clearer priorities, better decision-making, and alignment on where you're going and why
‍Stronger cross-functional alignment – Less friction between teams, clearer roles, and smoother execution
‍Faster project momentum – Initiatives move from stalled or scattered to structured and completed
‍Reduced leadership burden – We help carry the load so your executive team can focus on what matters most
‍Increased organizational maturity – Systems, roles, and processes evolve to support sustained growth

Every engagement is designed to deliver both immediate traction and long-term value—so your team can keep progressing after we're gone.

We’re not here to deliver a report and walk away. Novel Work Co. is built for leaders who want to make real progress—not just plan for it.

‍Here’s what sets us apart:
‍Deep Partnership: We embed alongside your team, not above it. We co-create solutions that make sense for your people, culture, and constraints.
‍Execution + Strategy: We bridge the gap between vision and reality. Whether facilitating a workshop or serving as a fractional executive, we help you move from idea to impact.
‍Tailored Approach: No rigid playbooks. Every engagement adapts to your stage of growth, leadership style, and priorities.
‍Sustained Value: We build capacity—not dependency. Our goal is to leave your team stronger, more aligned, and better equipped to carry the work forward.
‍Integrity & Clarity: We’re direct, thoughtful partners who prioritize what works—not just what sounds good in a slide deck.

Clients choose us because they’re ready for change—and they want a partner who’s ready to do the work alongside them.

Most engagements begin with our Holistic Maturity Model (HMM) assessment, which evaluates your business across 65 core attributes of businesses—from strategic clarity and leadership alignment to systems, roles, and customer experience.

The HMM can typically be scheduled within a few days of initial contact and provides a clear starting point for focused, high-impact work.

After the assessment, timelines vary based on engagement type:
‍Workshop Facilitation: Launched within 2–3 weeks, with pre-session alignment guided by your HMM results
‍Project Delivery: Begins within 3–4 weeks, following scoping informed by the assessment
‍Fractional Executive & Retained Advisory: Start with a 30–60 day onboarding period, grounded in the HMM findings to tailor leadership involvement and priorities.

The HMM ensures every engagement starts with clarity—not guesswork.

We work hard to respect your team’s time and capacity. The level of involvement varies by engagement type:
‍Workshop Facilitation:
Involves brief pre-work and 1–3 days of focused participation from key stakeholders. We handle the planning, design, and facilitation—your team brings the insight and alignment.

‍Project Delivery:
Requires weekly check-ins and subject matter input from relevant leaders and staff. We lead execution, but your team’s engagement is key to shaping solutions that stick.

‍Fractional Executive:
Involves ongoing collaboration with leadership and selected teams, typically across 1–2 standing meetings per week, plus ad hoc coordination. We operate as part of your leadership rhythm—not a separate track.

‍Retained Advisory:
Involves monthly or quarterly strategic check-ins with your executive team. These sessions are concise but high-leverage, focused on navigating priorities and sustaining progress.

Across all models, we tailor the cadence and touchpoints to fit your structure and minimize disruption—while still delivering traction.

Yes—we frequently tailor engagements to fit the unique needs of each client. While our four core models (Workshop Facilitation, Project Delivery, Fractional Executive, and Retained Advisory) provide a clear structure, many of our partnerships blend elements from multiple models.
For example:
- A Fractional Executive engagement may include an initial Workshop to align stakeholders
- A Project Delivery effort might transition into Retained Advisory for long-term momentum
- A company undergoing major change might combine Fractional leadership with targeted Project support to build capability while advancing critical initiatives

Every engagement is designed around your goals, your team’s capacity, and the timing that makes sense for your business.

If you're not sure what you need, we’ll help you figure it out—starting with a conversation and (often) our Holistic Maturity Model assessment.

We don’t disappear when the session ends or the deliverable is handed off.

At the close of every engagement, we ensure your team is equipped to carry the work forward through:
‍Clear documentation – Action plans, decision frameworks, and tools tailored to your team’s ongoing use
‍Ownership handoff – Alignment sessions with internal leaders to transition responsibility and maintain momentum
‍Advisory transitions – For clients who want continued support, we often shift into retained advisory or fractional involvement to guide implementation and ensure follow-through
‍Reflection and recalibration – We review what worked, what’s next, and where continued support (if any) adds the most value.

Our goal is always to build capability—not dependency—so your organization continues to grow long after the engagement ends.