Case Studies

These case studies show what changes when organizations stop treating delivery, technology, and leadership as separate concerns. They focus on the commercial and organizational outcomes achieved, not on methods, tools, or frameworks. Each example illustrates how clearer accountability, better decision-making, and disciplined execution translated into measurable progress for leaders who were prepared to act.

How to Use These Case Studies

Each case study shows:

If you're looking for proof that systematic constraints can be resolved without organizational upheaval, this is where to find it. If you need to understand the broader pattern first, start with problems I solve.

Evidence from Client Engagements

Each case study shows a specific constraint addressed and the measurable outcome achieved. Review the constraint to identify which pattern matches your situation.

Turning Intent into Capability in a National Institution

Constraint: Large institution unable to translate reform intent into coordinated action

What changed: Established repeatable decision-to-delivery capability at executive level, enabling sustained institutional change

Evidence: 47,000-person organization shifted from directive compliance to delivery accountability, digital services delivered incrementally, regional teams initiated improvements independently

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When Product Leadership Breaks Across Borders

Constraint: Product leadership without decision clarity in distributed organization

What changed: Restored team autonomy and decision clarity across UK product and Polish engineering organizations

Evidence: Five Product Owners gained clear authority, decision latency reduced, teams regained delivery momentum

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What to Do After Reviewing Case Studies

Once you've seen evidence that resonates with your situation:

  1. Understand the broader constraint pattern: Each case study links to the relevant problem page that explains why this pattern persists
  2. See what outcomes become available: Explore the outcomes that emerge when these constraints are resolved
  3. Assess your specific situation: If the pattern matches, schedule a diagnostic conversation to determine whether your constraint is addressable

Case studies show what's possible. The diagnostic conversation determines what's relevant to your situation.