Software Decision Making Retainer.

The Problem

Decision fatigue is real. As a technical leader, you face an endless stream of choices: architecture decisions, hiring decisions, prioritization decisions, technical debt decisions. Each one pulls from your limited cognitive resources, leaving less mental energy for strategic thinking and leadership.

Meanwhile, your junior team members are ready to grow but need guidance on how to make better decisions. Critical decisions get stuck in analysis paralysis. The team moves slower than it should.

What you get

• Decision workload reduction: I support and guide your most complex technical decisions, from architecture choices to technical strategy
• Junior team development: Structured guidance to help less experienced team members build decision-making confidence and skills
• Critical decision unblocking: Rapid resolution of stuck decisions that are holding your team back
• Decision fatigue relief: Preserve your mental energy for high-level strategy and team leadership

How it works

1. Assessment: We identify your current decision bottlenecks and team skill gaps
2. Custom retainer setup: Define your monthly hours and focus areas based on your biggest pain points
3. Ongoing support: Regular decision-making sessions, team coaching, and critical decision resolution
4. Skill transfer: Train your team to handle more decisions independently over time

What’s included

• Team coaching sessions: Help junior members practice decision-making in safe environments
• Decision framework training: Teach systematic approaches to technical choices
• Regular strategy calls: Weekly or bi-weekly check-ins to handle current priorities
• Documentation & handoffs: Clear decision records so your team can implement with confidence

Pricing

• €6,000/month: 20 hours focused on critical decisions and light team coaching
• €9,000/month: 30 hours with comprehensive team development support
• €12,000/month: 40 hours for full decision workload management and leadership support

Next steps

Book an assessment call to discuss your current decision load and team needs. We’ll create a customized retainer that addresses your specific challenges and helps your team move faster.