Stratmere Partners delivers operational capacity and resource planning on a fractional basis — from a standing advisory arrangement to a fully managed planning function. The scope of every engagement is defined by the client.
Stratmere Partners provides operational capacity and resource planning as a fractional service. Organisations access senior planning expertise for the precise time their operation requires — from a few hours per month to a fully embedded planning function — with no salary obligation, no on-costs, and no fixed-term commitment by default.
The engagement is structured around the operation. It flexes as requirements change — scaling for peaks, restructures, or AI workforce transitions, and adjusting as the operation stabilises. Every engagement includes documented controls and governance standards as standard.
Every model Stratmere produces is backtested against historical performance before delivery. Ongoing support is included in every standing arrangement — not charged separately as requirements arise.
Each structure represents a starting point. All engagements are tailored to the requirements of the operation and can evolve as those requirements change. Where the appropriate structure is unclear, a discovery call will determine the most suitable approach.
| Included as standard | FoundationsOne-time project | AdvisoryMonthly retainer | FractionalOngoing embedded | On-CallCall-off hours | CoverContinuity & interim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial capacity model build | ✓ Included | — | On request | — | — |
| Work content measurement | ✓ Included | — | ✓ Included | On request | Where required |
| Backtesting against actuals | ✓ Included | — | ✓ Ongoing | — | Where applicable |
| Governance & controls documentation | ✓ Included | — | ✓ Included | — | ✓ Maintained |
| Ongoing model maintenance | — | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Standing review session | — | ✓ Monthly | ✓ Included | — | ✓ Included |
| Email & telephone support | 30 days post-delivery | ✓ Ongoing | ✓ Ongoing | ✓ Ongoing | ✓ Ongoing |
| Meeting & leadership attendance | — | — | ✓ Included | — | ✓ Included |
| Flexible hours | — | — | Client-defined | Draw down as required | Fixed or open-ended |
| Rapid mobilisation | — | — | — | ✓ Included | ✓ Immediate response |
| Transitions to Fractional | — | ✓ Available | — | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
For organisations establishing a formal capacity planning capability for the first time, or rebuilding one that has become unreliable. A one-time project engagement with a defined scope, structured handover, and included post-delivery support.
For organisations with an established planning function that requires regular external validation and senior input. A monthly retainer providing structured access to planning expertise, with ongoing support included throughout.
For organisations requiring regular senior planning resource without the commitment of a permanent appointment. The scope, hours, and cadence of the engagement are defined by the client and can be adjusted as requirements evolve.
For organisations whose planning requirements are variable, seasonal, or project-driven, and for whom a standing arrangement is not appropriate at this stage. A pre-agreed bank of hours, drawn down as and when the operation requires.
For organisations whose planning capability is temporarily unavailable — through the absence of key planning resource, an unplanned vacancy, or a period of transition. Stratmere mobilises rapidly and maintains full operational continuity of the planning function from the outset, without disruption to the cycle or to stakeholders.
Every capacity model is validated against historical performance data before it is handed to the client. Where a model does not hold up against actuals, it is rebuilt prior to delivery.
Stratmere has no technology to implement, no platform to recommend, and no implementation engagement to follow. The output is the operational numbers. How the organisation acts on them is its decision.
Planning experience across multiple sectors, including regulated environments — with the controls documentation, governance standards, and audit trail rigour that complex operations require.
Token consumption per AI agent action is modelled as a direct equivalent to handling time in human resource planning. The output is two numbers: FTE required and tokens consumed — inputs your finance function can work with directly.
Controls and governance documentation are produced alongside every engagement. The result is a framework that can be maintained, audited, and transferred — not a model that is intelligible only to its author.
Ongoing access to Stratmere expertise is built into every standing arrangement. Questions, interim reviews, and model sense-checks are part of the engagement — not additional charges that create a disincentive to seek input.
Contact Stratmere to discuss your operational planning requirements. We will recommend the most appropriate structure and scope.