Red Squirrel Consulting delivers a disciplined, two‑step engagement designed to diagnose your current product development system and build a structured, repeatable process YOUR teams can execute with confidence.
The Assessment Phase
Timeline: Typically 2–4 weeks (including 2–3 days on‑site)
Client Requirements:
• Access to key stakeholders
• Access to existing documentation
• Availability for interviews and workshops
• Transparency about current challenges
During the assessment, we:
• Interview stakeholders
• Review documentation
• Map your current process
• Identify friction points
• Evaluate decision‑making and governance
• Assess alignment and communication
You receive the full assessment deliverables within one week of the conclusion of the assessment.
Start with the assessment — it’s the first step toward building YOUR product development system.
The Build Phase
Timeline: Typically 4–8 weeks (including 3–5 days on‑site)
Client Requirements:
• A small cross‑functional working group
• Decision‑maker availability
• Willingness to adopt structured processes
• Commitment to implementation
During the Build phase, we:
• Create the new product development framework
• Define roles and responsibilities
• Establish decision gates
• Build templates and tools
• Set the execution cadence
• Prepare the implementation plan
Training & Implementation Support
RSC works inside your organization to:
• Train stakeholders
• Walk teams through the new system
• Support early adoption
• Help refine the implementation plan
• Ensure the system is understood and ready to use
Final Handoff
At the end of the engagement, you receive:
• The complete product development system, including integration with QMS
• All templates and tools, aligning with ISO or appropriate standard
• The implementation plan and on‑site training session
• A final leadership briefing
• Recommendations for long‑term success

