Business Consultancy
Agile coaching and consulting services for businesses, Scrum Masters, Product Owners and Developers, tailored to suit your unique business needs.
What seems to be the problem?
Before working together, I like to take the time to get to know my clients so I can understand their unique business needs, and the context and specifics that have led them to where they are today. It’s only then that we roll up are sleeves, look to the future, and work on getting to the root of the problem, together.
I offer a free 30 minute conversation prior to any project, where we can discuss a tailor-made solution just for you.
Agile — but make it authentic
Agile. Transformation. Liberating Structures. Inspiring methodologies, or simply overused buzzwords? If these phrases have become tired and stale in your workplace, if you’ve never truly connected with them, if you were sold a concept that never truly made good on its promises … you’re not alone. But here’s the thing: liberation and transformation can only ever happen when the person who’s driving your Agile approach, truly believes in its value..
It’s why I don’t just “teach” Agile, I live an breath it. I’ve seen how, when approached with passion and conviction and implemented in a proactive, sustainable way, Agile frameworks truly can revolutionise your business.
If you’ve been burned by Agile in the past, let’s work together to breath life into tired, rigid working practices and instil a truly Agile mindset. Tangible, meaningful, and lasting results are within reach.
Let’s talk!
My services
Perhaps you already know where things are going wrong in your organisation. Perhaps you’ve already got a sense of which processes or practices aren’t working for you. Maybe you’re still trying to understand what’s going wrong and why. Or maybe you don’t have a problem at all - maybe you’re just looking to get ahead of an issue, cement an already strong working culture, and safeguard against growth and change. They’re all valid reasons to reach out for support, and they’re all the exact kind of situations I love to help my clients navigate.
Creating positive working cultures
People are at the heart of every business. However small or large a workforce, it’s essential that staff can communicate effectively, interact positively, & handle challenge and conflict productively and respectfully. And yet, both within an established corporate structure, or when two companies or cultures merge, problems arise when teams clash. I work with clients to create dynamic working environments, manage seamless team merges, oversee transitions from one working practice to another, and – ultimately – create dynamic working cultures that inspire, enrich and celebrate authenticity.
Stabilising & rebuilding structural issues
Has your business been built on shaky foundations? Have you inherited outdated structures that no longer serve your business, or struggled to integrate teams and processes? It’s often not until your organisational structure has grown in size that you start to see the cracks underneath. I can help unpack why and where your existing structures are holding you back, and work with you to implement new, agile, effective working practices. By creating something sustainable together, I’ll leave you and your business feeling strong and stable enough to thrive long after we’ve finished working together.
“Martin is the embodiment of the Agile mindset. He is exceptionally talented, and his sharp analytical mind combined with his extraordinary emotional intelligence and empathy make him a great asset to any company."
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Evaluating Scrum: are your working models still working for you?
Scrum promises efficient working practices and rapid results, but when it becomes a hard-and-fast dogma that is never questioned or reviewed, the help it promised fast becomes a hinderance. Rather than blindly following process for the sake of it, I help Scrum masters and product owners interrogate their existing working practices, identify areas of strength and weakness, and create a bespoke working model that actually delivers on its promise of effectiveness and efficiency.
Breathing new life into tired Agile practices
Agile was designed to be flexible, human, and adaptive; but somewhere along the way, it got reduced to a list of rituals and charts. Daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, happiness surveys: they’re all useful tools, but they’re ultimately ineffective unless they’re underpinned by a commitment to creating dynamic working practices that evolve with the times, and empower teams to try, fail, and try again. I work with clients to reposition how they utilise agile at its best, reshaping how product owners collaborate within their business, and helping to instil principals that are both pragmatic and profitable.
“Martin combines clear communication with a supportive approach, making him an invaluable part of the team and a phenomenal coach.”
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Supporting neurodiversity at work: fostering psychological safety and celebrating difference
The beauty of Agile lies not in any particular tool or framework, but in its human-centric foundation. It’s an attitude that benefits neurodivergent and neurotypical people alike, but can be particularly helpful in supporting your autistic and ADHD colleagues. When we accept that all people think differently and bring unique skills, knowledge and perspectives to the table, we can create a working culture that doesn’t leave anyone behind. I specialise in helping businesses adapt outdated working models and implement powerful new ways of thinking through workshops, training and coaching.
Creating effective, accessible working cultures across large teams and multi-national environments
Communication is everything. Fostering a working culture in which people feel empowered to speak up and share their ideas is essential. But for large, multinational businesses with global teams, this can be hard to achieve. What’s more, with many organisations moving increasingly towards remote, virtual working, dynamic and proactive communication within and across teams is more important than ever. Whether a small start-up or a large multi-national corporation, I can work with you to put inclusivity at the heart of your ways of working
Qualifications & experience
With over a decade of experience, I’ve worked across a wide range of industries, including: global banking; automotive; fast-moving consumer goods; and large academic institutions, helping to develop products in complex and fast-changing environments. It’s this that’s allowed me to build up a wealth of skills and qualifications.
I pride myself on my human-centric approach above all else. It’s why my clients have come to expect not just a highly-specialised level of support tailored to their unique needs, but integrity, compassion and genuine enthusiasm baked into everything we do together.
Professional Scrum Master III
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Kanban
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Professional Scrum Product Owner II
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LeSS
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Lean
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Professional Scrum Master III • Kanban • Professional Scrum Product Owner II • LeSS • Lean •
As a Professional Scrum Master III and Professional Scrum Product Owner, I integrate Scrum, Kanban, LeSS, Lean, and other key principles into my models of working. If you have questions or specific requirements with regards to my specialisms, I’d be delighted to discuss how I might be best placed to support you. Book in for a free kick-off conversation and let’s talk.
“Martin combines clear communication with a supportive approach, making him a phenomenal coach.”
Client testimonial
From the blog
Still reading? Great! There’s more if you want it. Learn about Agile, SCRUM, Liberating Structures, or simply how I approach the work I undertake. Browse my blog to find out more.
What are Liberating Structures?
Liberating Structures are a collection of 33 facilitation techniques designed to create a more inclusive and engaging environment for everyone involved. Here’s how Scrum Teams can integrate them into their processes.
Is Agile dead?
Agile isn’t dead . . . but it is suffocating. And are we, the Agile community, holding the pillow? Why I’m committed to breathing new life into Agile, and helping my clients rediscover the power of effective, dynamic, transformative ways of working
Making Scrum teams work for everyone
Inclusion is not a checkbox. The real magic of Scrum lies in people. It’s our responsibility as Scrum Masters to mold Scrum practices to the diverse needs of our team members, shaping an environment that’s truly inclusive.
“Martin is a fantastic teacher and mentor. With his enthusiastic, open minded and positive nature he is a real asset for every project.”
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FAQs
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I work with business owners, Scrum masters, product owners and team leaders to help instil Agile ways of working, using Liberating Structures to overcome challenges and create effective working cultures.
By working with you in close collaboration period of time, I’m able to define and interrogate the intrinsic problems your business is facing, before outlining the solution and helping you achieve effective, lasting results.
Following our kick-off conversation, I’ll send you a detailed proposal, outlining how I think I can best support you and your businesses specific needs.
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I will always be transparent about my pricing, and will create a custom quote following our free initial conversation, tailored to reflect the work that’s required.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like to discuss pricing options and budgets,
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I begin working with all my clients by offering a free thirty minute kick-off call, during which we can get to know each other and I can learn more about your unique needs, the challenges you’re facing, and the goals you’d like to achieve.
Following on from this, I will send you a tailored proposal detailing how best I can support you. Once we’ve worked out a schedule and arrangement you’re happy with, we’ll begin working together.
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Whilst I’m happy to provide coaching over video call, I believe it’s important to build a human connection - which can be challenging through a screen! I advise that we have at least one or two sessions in person, and I’m happy to travel to make this possible.
Get in touch for more information if you’d like to discuss meet up arrangements in more detail.
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I advertise my availability based on UK (GMT) time, but am able to adapt my working schedules to meet the needs of my international clients. If you’re working in a different time zone, please get in touch to discuss your scheduling requirements.
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I offer a range of expertly-curated workshops, seminars and training packages, created to help instil a more agile, dynamic working mindset. Rather than relying on tired, outdated working models, I provide engaging, interactive and targeted training models that make a genuine, lasting impact.
If you would like to learn more about my workshop and training services, including pricing and availability, please get in touch.
Ready to get started?
It all starts with a conversation. I want to know more about you, the challenges you're facing, and your business goals. Schedule your free kick off call now, and let’s start talking. I look forward to meeting you!
Any other questions?
You can find out more about me, my pricing, and the ways in which we can work together in my FAQs. If there’s anything else you’d like to discuss, my inbox is always open. Get in touch and I’ll be happy to help.