Solve the Right Problem
So the Right Solution Becomes Clear.
Independent thinking for high-stakes decisions, complex problems, and situations where the path forward isn't obvious
Bring me in when
- Smart people disagree
- The team is debating solutions but not the objective
- The same problem keeps coming back
- A major decision is forming and something doesn't feel right
- The cost of getting it wrong is high
What We Do
90-minute Solve the Right Problem Session
Together we:
- Clarify the objective
- Surface hidden assumptions
- Identify constraints and incentives
- Define the real problem
Outcome: Clarity on the real problem, the trade-offs involved, and the next best move.
Fee: $1,500
What This Is
Think of me less as a coach and more like a producer in a recording studio.
Your team knows the domain.
My role is to listen, challenge assumptions, and surface the thinking that leads to the right move. I work best when two or more experts are already in the room. I draw out their best thinking and co-create solutions, bringing an independent perspective.
Sometimes I contribute an idea.
More often, I ask the question that changes everything.
I've worked with organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies in engineering, technology, manufacturing, finance, and consumer products.
How This Is Different
Most consultants arrive with a framework and apply it to your problem and start with solutions.
I start by questioning whether the problem has been framed correctly in the first place.
When smart people disagree, the disagreement is often not about the solution. It's about assumptions, objectives, constraints, or incentives that haven't been made explicit.
See examples of how this approach has been applied in technology, engineering, health, and business.
When Clear Thinking Matters More Than Speed
If a problem feels stuck despite smart people and real effort, that’s usually the right moment to bring in an outside perspective.