Scale: Train‑the‑Trainer (Needle Guides™)
Make results durable without me in the room. We certify a small group of internal facilitators who can run—and improve—your operating rhythm across teams.
Why this
You’ve proven the cadence in Activation. Now scale it across Product, Engineering, Sales & CS without external dependency—same language, same flow, faster decisions.
What you’ll have in 6–8 weeks
2–4 certified Needle Guides who can lead the weekly review and monthly checkpoint, maintain KR quality, and surface decisions fast.
One cadence, many teams — shared standards, less friction, clearer ownership.
A living playbook — facilitation scripts, prompts, checklists, scoreboard & review templates, calendar/comms pack.
Governance-light — simple standards for KR hygiene, review discipline, and quarterly resets.
How it works (high level)
Cohort model (2–4 candidates).
Live labs: shadow → co-lead → lead real sessions with structured feedback.
Skill checks: KR writing, decision framing, scoreboard hygiene, run-of-show.
Certification: observed session + brief panel review; clear pass criteria.
Format: remote by default; on-site intensives available in the Benelux. Planned sessions only.
Program & pricing
Train-the-Trainer (6–8 weeks): €24,000 — fixed scope, fixed fee.
(Optional) OKR Academy (Whitelabel, 12-month) to onboard new managers/teams at scale: €12,000 license + €3,000 setup (hosting optional).
(Optional) Additional guide license (per year): €1,500 for template updates & quarterly Q&A.
What’s included
Facilitator Kit (agendas, prompts, troubleshooting cards, timeboxes).
Scoreboard & review templates (ready to duplicate per team).
Calendar & comms pack (invite copy, run-of-show, reminders—EA-friendly).
Two cohort debriefs + one certification panel.
Written feedback for each candidate after observed sessions.
What’s not included
No always-on access. No internal email/Slack. No enterprise change-management stack or long reports.
Prerequisite
Activation completed and running for at least one team (cadence live, scoreboard visible). Executive sponsor + EA support for scheduling.
FAQs
Who should be a Needle Guide?
People managers or senior ICs with facilitation appetite and cross-team credibility.
How many teams launch initially?
Typically 3–5 teams. Your Guides expand coverage after certification.
Remote or on-site?
Remote works well. On-site intensives available in the Benelux (travel billed separately).
Is this an accreditation?
It’s a capability-based certification tied to your context and standards.
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