Execution Momentum

Helping managers and teams sharpen their focus and take action.

Case Studies

See how Sprintmodo has helped managers and teams sharpen where they need to focus their effort and adapt how they work to deliver on it.

Manager Sidekick Platform

Edward Dillon

100%

Agreed actions delivered, driving improved team efficiency and follow-through.

10

Managers continued using the Manager Sidekick for further development and to sustain momentum over time.

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Team Momentum System™

J&J Global

16

Actions prioritised and implemented to strengthen teamwork and follow-through.

100%

Ownership and follow-through ensured momentum continued beyond the session.

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Team Momentum System™

UCD Smurfit

38

Executive MBA participants enhanced their ability to deliver through others.

Year 3

Following the high impact of our approach with realistic leadership challenges, we continue on the programme.

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Looking to develop managers and teams in their real work context?

Sprintmodo is a manager and team development company focused on how work gets done.

What We Need To Do Our Best Work

Our Team Momentum Needs framework is built around helping managers and teams to Focus and Take Action.

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Focus

Clarity on where the team needs to focus its effort
Clarity on how each team member contributes

Take Action

Adapt how they work to deliver on that focus
Ways of working for sustained follow-through

Why organisations work with Sprintmodo

Sprintmodo develops managers and teams in their real work context, helping them sharpen where they need to focus their effort and adapt how they work to deliver on it.

Learn by doing

Managers and teams learn by doing, applying practical approaches rather than only discussing concepts.

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Challenge the current approach

We help managers and teams examine how they currently work and identify what they can do differently.

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Real work context

Training is grounded in real manager and team situations.

Tangible Actions

Practical, step-by-step actions managers can take to improve how they work, supported by tools, templates and guidance.

Better work practices

The focus is on putting practical changes in place around how managers and teams actually work.

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Follow-through built in

The Team Momentum System and Manager Sidekick reinforce action through follow-through, progress tracking and accountability.

Where Sprintmodo helps managers and teams

Organisations bring Sprintmodo in to help managers and teams sharpen their focus and take action:

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Team setup or reset around a change or challenge

Sharpen where the team needs to focus its effort and adapt how it works to deliver on it.
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New / growing team • New leader • Restructure • New strategy / initiative • Cross-functional collaboration

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Specific capability development

A defined training need such as prioritisation, communication, stakeholder influence, negotiation or critical thinking.
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One-off training • Development programme

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Ongoing manager effectiveness

Develop managers over time to focus their effort and deliver more effectively themselves and through others.
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Leading a team • Leading without authority • New manager • Manager and leadership development

Our Offerings

Three ways Sprintmodo helps managers and teams sharpen their focus and take action: The Team Momentum System, Challenge Sessions and the Manager Sidekick.

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Team Momentum System™

For team setup or reset around a change or challenge: A team effectiveness process to help teams sharpen where they need to focus their effort, adapt how they work together and follow through.

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Manager Sidekick

For ongoing manager effectiveness: Ongoing manager development combining 1:1 support and Tangible Actions to help managers sharpen their focus, learn by doing and work more effectively.

Challenge Sessions

For specific capability development: Practical training sessions to develop a specific manager or team capability through real work situations. For example:

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Communication

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Prioritisation

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Critical thinking & Questioning

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Negotiation

What our clients say

The impact Sprintmodo has on how managers and teams work together and get things done.

“The Team Momentum System™ supercharged our team collaboration. We turned momentum into measurable change, with six tangible actions implemented during the session and ten more in the months that followed. We still have 100% adoption of the practices that work best for us, and they continue to drive impact.”

Margaret Doyle

Senior Global Medical Affairs Leader, J&J

“We were really challenged to focus on the most valuable work, ensuring team alignment to strategic priorities and encouraged to prioritise initiatives based on impact.”

Caitriona McCarthy

Senior Medical Manager, Pfizer

“I would recommend working with Sprintmodo without hesitation, they did a fantastic job in helping our UK team through a series of advisory boards, to ‘cut to the core’ of what was important in terms of customer messaging and navigating the complex and nuanced issues that our product addresses in the oncology market.”

Adrian Wood

Country Manager, Veracyte

“It was the best and most effective exercise we ever carried out. The feedback, learnings and buy-in as a result of this work boosted the whole atmosphere in our business. I strongly recommend Sprintmodo to any company looking to improve efficiency and improve the sense of team.”

Colum Whelan

Managing Director, Guardian Management Accounting

“Working with Sprintmodo has been an absolute delight. Their strong executional capabilities coupled with their ability to infuse energy, enthusiasm, and creativity into capability building projects is remarkable. Not only that, but their prompt follow-up and outstanding summarizing skills make them a reliable and trusted partner to collaborate with.”

Pieter Verdickt

Portfolio Lead Central Europe & Baltics, J&J

“Fantastic session! Made me really think about my goals going forward and the team. Session helped me to think strategically rather than on the spot."

Demi Corr

Scholarship Officer, Imperial College London

“Sprintmodo really helped drive momentum in my teams. They were able to pinpoint where we should focus and then enabled us to make very practical changes to our team mechanics for improved alignment. I highly recommend working with Sprintmodo to help your team success.”

Federica Mazzotti

Commercial Excellence & Business Transformation Senior Director, J&J (Italy)

“If you're looking for ways to elevate your management practices and unlock your team's full potential, Sprintmodo's Manager Performance Challenge Day is a must! Trust me, you'll walk away with fresh perspectives, actionable insights, and maybe even the Challenge Day Trophy🏆.”

Mark Loughnane

Chief Operating Officer, Rent a Recruiter

“The Manager Performance Challenge Day provided a great opportunity to explore some of the daily challenges facing people managers. The session was engaging, fun and had a competitive element that all combined to make a really enjoyable learning experience.”

Dan Hart

Training & Development Manager, Lidl

“I think their ability to break down complex business structures and issues into very easily applied step by step guides to begin positive change in a company is key to creating progress and positive momentum.”

Colin Lynch

Brand Manager, Edward Dillon

“The Team Momentum System™ supercharged our team collaboration. We turned momentum into measurable change, with six tangible actions implemented during the session and ten more in the months that followed. We still have 100% adoption of the practices that work best for us, and they continue to drive impact.”

Margaret Doyle

Senior Global Medical Affairs Leader, J&J

“We were really challenged to focus on the most valuable work, ensuring team alignment to strategic priorities and encouraged to prioritise initiatives based on impact.”

Caitriona McCarthy

Senior Medical Manager, Pfizer

“I would recommend working with Sprintmodo without hesitation, they did a fantastic job in helping our UK team through a series of advisory boards, to ‘cut to the core’ of what was important in terms of customer messaging and navigating the complex and nuanced issues that our product addresses in the oncology market.”

Adrian Wood

Country Manager, Veracyte

“It was the best and most effective exercise we ever carried out. The feedback, learnings and buy-in as a result of this work boosted the whole atmosphere in our business. I strongly recommend Sprintmodo to any company looking to improve efficiency and improve the sense of team.”

Colum Whelan

Managing Director, Guardian Management Accounting

“Working with Sprintmodo has been an absolute delight. Their strong executional capabilities coupled with their ability to infuse energy, enthusiasm, and creativity into capability building projects is remarkable. Not only that, but their prompt follow-up and outstanding summarizing skills make them a reliable and trusted partner to collaborate with.”

Pieter Verdickt

Portfolio Lead Central Europe & Baltics, J&J

“Fantastic session! Made me really think about my goals going forward and the team. Session helped me to think strategically rather than on the spot."

Demi Corr

Scholarship Officer, Imperial College London

“Sprintmodo really helped drive momentum in my teams. They were able to pinpoint where we should focus and then enabled us to make very practical changes to our team mechanics for improved alignment. I highly recommend working with Sprintmodo to help your team success.”

Federica Mazzotti

Commercial Excellence & Business Transformation Senior Director, J&J (Italy)

“If you're looking for ways to elevate your management practices and unlock your team's full potential, Sprintmodo's Manager Performance Challenge Day is a must! Trust me, you'll walk away with fresh perspectives, actionable insights, and maybe even the Challenge Day Trophy🏆.”

Mark Loughnane

Chief Operating Officer, Rent a Recruiter

“The Manager Performance Challenge Day provided a great opportunity to explore some of the daily challenges facing people managers. The session was engaging, fun and had a competitive element that all combined to make a really enjoyable learning experience.”

Dan Hart

Training & Development Manager, Lidl

“I think their ability to break down complex business structures and issues into very easily applied step by step guides to begin positive change in a company is key to creating progress and positive momentum.”

Colin Lynch

Brand Manager, Edward Dillon

Sprintmodo’s Team Momentum Needs

Focus is enhanced by Strategic Clarity, Role Clarity, Agreed Actions and Communication. The six Take Action needs below help managers and teams deliver on that focus and follow through:

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Coordination

Only 50% of projects are completed on time. (HBR, 2020) 

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Meeting discipline

The #1 productivity disruptor is inefficient meetings, with too many meetings at #3. (Microsoft, 2023) 

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Collaboration

81% of team members admit they collectively fall short of what they can achieve together. (Forbes, 2023) 

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Focus Time

Lack of time / capacity in my team was cited as the number one barrier to success. (Gallagher, 2024)

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Accountability

82% of managers acknowledge they have “limited to no” ability to hold others accountable effectively. (HBR, 2020)

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Adaptability

Highly successful organisations are 2x as likely to adjust execution plans in response to changes. (Gartner, 2023)

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