A 12-month journey from solution-finding to Certified Problem Solver.
A cohort-based program modeled on The Perk's Middle Manager Protocol™. Quarterly workshops + group coaching + peer pods. Choose 4 modules from a menu of 12. Every participant completes 3 real projects — & earns Certified Problem Solver designation.
The Problem-Solving Protocol™
WHY 12 MONTHS
Because behavior change needs time.
A workshop gives you tools. A cohort program builds muscle memory. The Protocol is designed as a year-long journey because that's how long real problem-solving capability actually takes to develop.
Quarterly workshops. Group coaching between workshops. Peer pods to practice with. Real projects completed on real work. That's the whole point.
THE FORMAT
Training x Real Projects x Coaching= Certified Problem Solvers
Training
Quarterly, live, hands-on workshops. 4 modules chosen from a menu of 12 (see below). Same cohort throughout.
Real Projects
Every participant leads 3 structured problem-solving projects on their own work. Real problems. Real solutions. Real results.
Coaching
Group coaching + peer pods between workshops. Keeps momentum going so frameworks become muscle memory.
Built around 12 practical modules
THE MENU
Choose 4 to start. Each module = one quarter of the program.
Lean Bootcamp
A 3-day, on-site immersive that teaches your team to see waste, map their flow, & improve real work — with tools they'll use on Monday. Perfect for teams standing up CI for the first time or non-mfg teams who need Lean thinking without the jargon.
Starting at $15K
Explore Lean Bootcamp →Kaizen
Facilitated Kaizen events that blend deep problem solving with leadership development & coaching. Menu of Kaizens: 5S, Daily Management, Culture, AI Integration, or Custom. Your team ships real change before we leave.
Off-shelf $25K · Custom $50K+
Explore Kaizen →Custom Strategic
Multi-site, multi-year, or high-complexity engagements where a single Kaizen isn't the answer. We wrap around your team as facilitators, coaches, & strategic partners — building the operating rhythm that keeps improvement alive.
Scoped to your operation
Explore Custom →Two delivery modes
INVESTMENT
Virtual delivery
$2,997 / participant / year · Live virtual workshops, group coaching over Zoom, peer pods. Best for distributed teams or remote-first orgs.
In-person delivery
$3,997 / participant / year · On-site workshops with the full cohort. Best when your team can gather in person quarterly.
Typical cohort: 8–12 participants. Minimum: 8.
Problem-solvers aren’t born. They’re built.
Ready to launch a cohort?