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CI Consulting & Coaching

Build a world-class improvement capability without the guesswork

On-site and remote consulting that turns reactive operations into structured, self-improving teams. Using the 5D method to deliver measurable results.

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5D
Proven Method
$315
Transparent Hourly Rate
All Industries
Cross-Sector Experience
Ravnar Stormholt

Ravnar Stormholt | Founder

Before & After

The gap between firefighting and operational excellence

Six common patterns we see in operations teams, and what changes when structured CI takes hold.

Without CI

Ad-hoc firefighting dominates every day

With Stormholt

Structured 5D improvement method with clear priorities

Without CI

Invisible performance — no one sees the real numbers

With Stormholt

Visual management and SQDC boards everyone can read

Without CI

Untrained managers relying on gut feel

With Stormholt

Coaching-led capability building at every level

Without CI

Recurring problems that never fully go away

With Stormholt

Root cause resolution that sticks

Without CI

No standard work — results depend on who shows up

With Stormholt

Documented processes that scale across teams

Without CI

Initiative fatigue from too many scattered projects

With Stormholt

90-day focused roadmaps with clear, measurable wins

How We Work

A proven four-phase approach

From diagnostic to self-sustaining improvement capability. Every engagement follows this structure.

1

Assessment

Full diagnostic: Gemba walks, process observation, data review, and CI maturity assessment.

1-2 days
2

Define

Scope the work, align stakeholders, set target conditions, and establish success metrics.

2-3 days
3

Implementation

The improvement work: value stream mapping, root cause analysis, PDCA pilots, and standard work.

5-20 days
4

Coaching

Runs across all phases. 1:1 sessions, team facilitation, and capability transfer for independence.

Continuous
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What We Do

Services built around your operational reality

Every engagement is tailored. Here is what we bring to the table.

Process Improvement Projects

End-to-end improvement from problem identification through to sustained results. Using value stream mapping, A3 thinking, and PDCA to drive measurable change.

Management Operating System Design

SQDC boards, tiered meeting cadences, escalation routines, and KPI cascades. The daily rhythm that makes improvement stick.

CI Capability Building

Develop your internal CI team from scratch or strengthen an existing one. Competency frameworks, career paths, and structured development programs.

Training & Facilitation

Workshops, kaizen events, and structured training programs. Hands-on sessions that produce real artifacts, not theory decks.

Coaching & Mentoring

1:1 and group coaching for CI practitioners, team leaders, and executives. Building the problem-solving muscle that drives long-term culture change.

Interim CI Leadership

Need a CI leader now? We embed with your team to drive the improvement agenda while you build permanent capability.

Investment

Simple, transparent pricing

One hourly rate. No hidden fees. No surprises.

$315
per hour — USD
  • On-site or remote delivery
  • Preparation & follow-up
  • Materials & templates
  • Coaching & facilitation
On-site engagements: Travel and accommodation costs are invoiced separately at actuals.
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Book a Discovery Session

Up to one hour of focused conversation about your operations, challenges, and opportunities. No slides, no pitch — just an honest exploration of what improvement could look like for your organisation.

Book Discovery Session — $250

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What Clients Say

Trusted across industries

Leaders who have worked with Stormholt on operational improvement, change management, and capability building.

“Stormholt delivers first-class process improvement, with an extensive toolkit and a direct approach that works at every level of the organisation. The coaching drives value from what seems impossible — I would not hesitate to work with Stormholt again.”
G.H.
Gary H.
Strategy & Execution • Energy Industry
“Stormholt played a critical role in our transformation programme — an inspirational trainer and coach who consistently enables people to achieve beyond their expectations. The ability to navigate politically sensitive environments while maintaining momentum was particularly impressive.”
N.M.
Nick M.
Technology Leadership • Logistics Industry
“Working with Stormholt for two years as my mentor and coach was career-defining. Innovative, open-minded, and courageous — with an unwavering drive for improvement and measurable benefit delivery. A true leader and role model.”
P.W.
Pawel W.
Process Excellence • Pharmaceutical Industry
“Stormholt brings deep expertise and exceptional drive to every engagement. During a year-long transformation in financial services, we jointly coached over 30 professionals through their improvement projects. The high standards and zero tolerance for wasted effort earned universal respect.”
E.H.
Elliot H.
Management Consulting • Technology Industry
“Stormholt’s expertise in training and operational improvement is invaluable. Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to troubleshoot processes delivers outstanding results across any department. Vast cross-sector experience leads to creative solutions for complex problems.”
M.F.
Mhairi F.
Finance Transformation • Banking Industry
“Stormholt is an exceptional mentor with a genuine focus on people development. The practical approach to project delivery sets high standards while ensuring all stakeholders meet them. Through coaching and capability building, several colleagues and I pursued entirely new career paths.”
A.D.
Alan D.
Transformation Learning • Professional Services
“From the very first training day, Stormholt fundamentally changed the way I look at how businesses work. As a coach and mentor — world class. As a consultant, Stormholt has the ability to bypass politics and get to the root of issues with apparent ease.”
G.M.
Gary M.
Business Improvement • Utilities Industry
“Stormholt is a pragmatic transformation expert with an enormous capacity for change initiatives. Persistent, with an uncanny ability to compel people to deliver improvements. A natural in driving organisational excellence.”
D.N.
Dieter N.
Operations Leadership • FinTech Industry
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