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How We Work: Teach • Coach • Explain → Own It

We’re here to build your independence, not dependence. We teach the What (requirements and standards), coach the How (a proven way that works), and explain the Why (principles and constraints) — so you can adapt with confidence after we step back.

From Guidance to Ownership

Clarity on the What. Confidence in the How. Judgment in the Why. Outcome: you own it.

What — Teach
What must be done
  • Define mandatory outcomes & constraints
  • Show policy, risk and compliance context
  • Clarify quality bars & acceptance criteria
How — Coach
One way that works
  • Walk through a pragmatic playbook
  • Shadow key moments, coach in-the-work
  • Build repeatable habits & capability
Why — Explain
Reasoning & trade-offs
  • Expose principles behind the process
  • State non-negotiables (e.g., law, safety, risk)
  • Teach judgment: when/why to adapt
Outcome
Own It
  • Make informed trade-offs without us
  • Adapt responsibly as context changes
  • Sustain performance & reduce risk

How this shows up across our three paths

Embedded

Order Takers to Impact Makers

We work alongside your team in real moments.

  • Teach: outcome standards for decisions & delivery
  • Coach: sprints, rituals, stakeholder calls
  • Explain: why patterns work, when to change them

Explore Embedded

Governance

Strategic Technology Oversight

Independent, board-level assurance.

  • Teach: criteria for investments & risk posture
  • Coach: decision framing & option evaluation
  • Explain: principles behind go/hold/stop

Explore Governance

Community

Where Technology Leaders Rise

Education, tools and peers.

  • Teach: LIT lessons (Leader • Innovator • Technologist)
  • Coach: workshops, Q&A, accountability circles
  • Explain: why frameworks work & how to adapt

Explore Community

Questions we’ll help you answer

Open each item—every answer points you to Embedded, Governance, or Community.

Our team executes well, but strategic decisions feel slow—where do we start?

Begin with Embedded to build decision quality and autonomy in-flow, then validate major bets with Governance.

We’re about to choose a platform/vendor—how do we reduce risk?

Governance brings independent architecture and investment review so you can move with confidence.

I’m stepping into leadership—how do I build capability without leaving delivery behind?

Join the FTL Community for weekly, practical lessons; add Embedded when you want coaching in the work.

We have processes, but outcomes still vary—what’s missing?

Often the Why. We’ll connect principles to practice so your teams can adapt responsibly. See Embedded.

Do we need a full-time executive to get oversight?

No. Governance provides board-level assurance without adding day-to-day management.

Can we measure capability lift?

Yes. Embedded sets clear objectives and reviews progress against behaviours and outcomes.

Is there a low-friction way to start?

Yes. Explore the Community to learn the LIT foundations, then choose Embedded or Governance as needed.

Ready to work this way?

Pick your path today; combine as you grow.