Why Lattice Hollow
The Case for a
Quieter Kind of Consulting
Not every improvement challenge calls for a large programme. Some call for careful observation, a structured summary, and a team left capable of moving forward on its own.
§ 01 — At a Glance
Six Reasons Teams Choose Lattice Hollow
These are not marketing claims — they are the characteristics of the work as it actually runs.
Fixed, Transparent Scope
Each service has a defined boundary and a clear deliverable. There are no scope extensions unless requested. The team knows what they are getting before work begins.
Something to Take Away
Every engagement produces a written output — a summary, a one-pager, or call notes. The team is not left relying on their memory of a conversation that happened weeks ago.
Team-Centred, Not Consultant-Centred
The improvement work belongs to the team. The consulting work supports that ownership rather than replacing it. Dependency is not the design.
Observation Before Opinion
Assessments are grounded in interviews, meeting attendance, and shared materials — not in a generic framework applied from a distance. The picture is built from what is actually there.
Pricing Proportionate to Scope
The services are priced to match their scope. A one-day workshop does not carry the overhead of a six-month engagement. The cost reflects the work, not the brand.
Confidential by Design
Internal materials and sensitive team information are treated with care. What is shared inside an engagement stays inside it. There are no case study write-ups without explicit agreement.
§ 02 — In More Detail
Practical Experience, Not Theoretical Distance
The work at Lattice Hollow draws on years of hands-on involvement in operational improvement — facilitation, observation, and written documentation in real operational settings across Singapore and the region. The advice offered is grounded in what has been observed to work and what has not, rather than in methodology frameworks applied without adaptation.
- Over a decade of operations improvement experience
- Exposure across manufacturing, logistics, and professional services
- Singapore-based, with regional context
"The value of an outside practitioner is not that they know more about your operations than you do. It is that they can see things you cannot — because they are not inside the system you are trying to improve."
— Lattice Hollow, working principle
"A structured engagement does not have to be a large one. Three weeks with clear questions and a written output often produces more usable clarity than a three-month programme that ends with a slide deck."
— Lattice Hollow, working principle
Defined Engagements with Clear Endpoints
The structure of each service is deliberate. The Stocktake has a three-week arc and ends with a written summary. The Workshop occupies one day and ends with a one-page output. The Sounding-Board arrangement is monthly and can be stopped when it is no longer needed. There are no open-ended commitments built into the design.
- Scope agreed in writing before work begins
- Clear deliverable for each engagement type
- No automatic continuation without review
Pricing That Reflects the Work
The services are structured and priced to be accessible to teams that are not running large transformation budgets. A one-day workshop at S$130 is designed so that a team can try the approach without a significant organisational commitment. A monthly sounding-board at S$880 is sized for a sustained outside view that does not carry the overhead of a retained consulting arrangement.
- No hidden fees or scope creep by design
- Transparent pricing published upfront
- All prices in Singapore dollars (SGD)
Service Pricing at a Glance
§ 03 — Comparison
Lattice Hollow vs Typical Consulting Arrangements
Many organisations have worked with consulting firms and found the experience useful in parts — but costly and not always proportionate to what the team actually needed. The comparison below is not a criticism of that model; it is an honest account of where Lattice Hollow sits differently.
| Feature | Typical Large-Firm Engagement | Lattice Hollow |
|---|---|---|
| Scope clarity upfront | Often scoped after discovery phase | Defined and agreed before start |
| Written output for team | Presentation decks, not always portable | Written summary or one-pager each time |
| Team ownership of output | Recommendations often consultant-framed | Team works through their own candidate |
| Budget required | Typically five to six figures minimum | From S$130 for a single-team workshop |
| Ongoing commitment | Often structured around retainer models | Monthly — stops when no longer needed |
| Confidentiality handling | Standard NDA, varies by firm | Discreet by design, no case studies without consent |
§ 04 — What Sets Us Apart
Distinctive Aspects of the Work
The Stocktake Format Is Unusual
A structured three-week review that includes meeting observation is not a standard consulting offer. Most firms arrive with questions after the fact; this format builds the picture in real time.
The Sounding-Board Has No Minimum Term
There is no six-month or twelve-month commitment. The arrangement is monthly and continues as long as it is useful. This is a deliberate design choice, not a concession.
Written Notes After Every Sounding-Board Call
Most advisory calls end without a written record. Lattice Hollow provides written notes after each call — something the client can return to between sessions and use to track direction over time.
The Workshop Ends with the Team Holding the Output
The one-page summary from the workshop day is written so that the team can act on it without returning to the consultant. The aim is a clean handover, not a follow-on engagement.
§ 05 — Track Record
Milestones and Professional Memberships
10+
Years of operations improvement experience
60+
Teams supported across Singapore and the region
3
Distinct service formats, each with a clear deliverable
100%
Of engagements deliver a written output
Lean Practitioner Certification
Lean Enterprise Institute Asia Pacific — active standing
SPRING Singapore Quality Class
Organisational excellence framework — recognised practice
IHRP Corporate Member
Institute for Human Resource Professionals — Singapore
§ 06 — Next Step
Ready to Talk Through What Your Team Needs?
A short initial exchange is enough to work out whether there is a useful fit. No lengthy assessment, no elaborate process.
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