Frequently Asked Questions
1. How quickly can we start?
Once scope is agreed and an engagement letter is signed, a kick-off session is typically scheduled within two to three weeks. For shorter sprints or fractional partnerships, work can often begin within a few days. By the end of that first session, priorities are clear and the path forward defined.
2. What kinds of teams do you work with?
TMR & Co. works with founders and CEOs whose teams have outgrown founder-led operations. Common signs include decisions bottlenecking at the top, unclear ownership, last-minute board materials and strategic work repeatedly deferred for firefighting. The stage and nature of the challenge matter more than sector.
3. What engagement formats are available?
Fractional Chief of Staff (2-3 days/week)
Embedded support that delivers immediate impact whilst building lasting systems. Expands leadership capacity without hiring full-time.CEO Office Build (3-6 months)
Complete leadership infrastructure from diagnostic through implementation and handover.Focused Sprints (2-8 weeks)
Single-system builds: decision frameworks, board operations, AI workflow design and communications infrastructure.
4. How do you work with existing teams?
Work is embedded and collaborative. Systems are designed within existing structures, not layered on top, so they take hold quickly and sustain over time. Support integrates naturally into how the team already operates, ensuring adoption without disruption.
5. How is success measured?
Success metrics are defined at the start of each engagement based on what matters most: decision velocity, board preparation time, leadership capacity reclaimed, or communication effectiveness. Progress is tracked throughout and reviewed at key milestones.
6. How is pricing structured?
Engagements are priced as fixed-fee packages or monthly retainers (for Fractional Chief of Staff work), with scope agreed in advance. This ensures clarity on costs and outcomes before work begins.
7. How do we get started?
Book a short call to map your current setup, identify what’s blocking progress and outline the right approach.
8. Where are you based, and do you travel?
TMR & Co. operates from Berlin with a digital-first model. Most engagements are delivered remotely or hybrid, with on-site sessions where they add tangible value.
9. How do you handle confidentiality and IP?
All engagements operate under a consultancy agreement with strict confidentiality and intellectual property terms. Work can proceed under your organisation’s contract or one provided by TMR & Co.
10. Do you train Executive Assistants?
Yes. TMR & Co. helps Executive Assistants strengthen leadership leverage through systems, workflows and communication practices. Training focuses on strategic support, prioritisation and decision flow - enabling EAs to act as genuine force multipliers within growing teams.