6-Week Operations Reset

Fix the operating friction before it becomes the way the business works.

A focused six-week engagement that identifies where execution is breaking down and implements the priority operating changes needed to restore clarity, accountability and momentum.

Discuss the Operations Reset

The six-week structure

A focused route from friction to practical change.

  1. 01

    Understand the current reality

    Leadership priorities, structure, workflows, systems, reporting and available performance information.

    Week 1

  2. 02

    Trace the friction

    Interviews and workflow analysis to identify bottlenecks, duplication, unclear ownership, dependencies and workarounds.

    Week 2

  3. 03

    Define the operating priorities

    Separate root causes from symptoms and agree which operating changes will create the greatest practical improvement.

    Week 3

  4. 04

    Redesign the priority workflows

    Clarify ownership, decision rights, handovers, approvals, escalation routes and management information.

    Week 4

  5. 05

    Implement the operating controls

    Introduce the agreed workflows, KPIs, SLAs, reporting rhythm, accountability mechanisms or system improvements.

    Week 5

  6. 06

    Embed and hand over

    Test the new ways of working, resolve early adoption issues and provide a prioritised 90-day continuation plan.

    Week 6

Key outputs

Practical changes, designed around the work that matters most.

01

Current-state operating assessment

A clear view of the current operating reality and the issues that need leadership attention.

02

Bottleneck and dependency map

A shared view of workflow friction, dependencies and points where work gets stuck.

03

Ownership and decision rights

Recommendations that clarify responsibility, accountability and escalation in the priority workflows.

04

Redesigned priority workflows

Practical workflow improvements, built around real handovers, approvals and management needs.

05

KPI, SLA and reporting framework

A proportionate set of operating measures, reporting and meeting cadence to make progress visible.

06

90-day continuation roadmap

A prioritised plan for remaining work, alongside implementation of agreed priority improvements.

Who it is for

For businesses that have outgrown the way they currently operate.

This is for leaders who need more than an audit: they need a grounded view of what is getting in the way, followed by priority changes that the business can begin using. Final scope depends on organisational complexity and the number of workflows included.

  • The founder or CEO is involved in too many operational decisions
  • Projects and priorities repeatedly slip
  • Teams operate in silos
  • Ownership and decision rights are unclear
  • Processes depend on individual knowledge
  • Reporting does not give leadership useful visibility
  • Project-management tools are not supporting execution
  • Growth has exposed weaknesses in capacity, coordination or governance

Questions, answered

The practical details before you begin.

What is an Operations Reset?

An Operations Reset is a focused six-week engagement that identifies execution friction and puts priority operating changes into practice. It combines diagnosis with implementation so leadership can move from insight to a clearer way of working.

What is included in the six-week engagement?

The engagement reviews the current operating reality, traces bottlenecks, redesigns priority workflows and introduces agreed controls. Outputs can include ownership recommendations, KPIs, SLAs, reporting cadence and a 90-day continuation roadmap.

How is this different from an operational audit?

An audit typically identifies issues and makes recommendations. The Operations Reset also implements agreed priority improvements during the engagement, so the work begins to change how execution happens.

Will Sredara implement the recommendations?

Yes, implementation of agreed priority improvements is part of the six-week shape. The final implementation scope is agreed based on organisational complexity and the workflows included.

How much time will the leadership team need to commit?

Leadership participation is needed to set priorities, share context and make timely decisions. The exact commitment is agreed at the start so it is proportionate to the work in scope.

Can the engagement be delivered remotely?

Yes, the Operations Reset can be delivered remotely or in a hybrid format. The approach is designed for distributed leadership teams across Europe and the GCC.

What happens after the six weeks?

The final week includes embedding support and a prioritised 90-day continuation plan. That plan can guide internal ownership or inform further project-based or fractional support.

How much does the engagement cost?

Fees are shaped around the organisation’s complexity, the number of workflows included and the implementation scope. Sredara discusses a clear engagement proposal once the operating context is understood.

Ready to reset the work?

Bring the operating friction into the open.

Start with the point where work is stalling, decisions are circling or visibility has gone missing. We will identify the priority change that matters.

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