Technology that restores execution speed.
When delivery slows, “more tools” rarely helps. RB Consulting finds the real constraint—data access, workflow ownership, brittle integrations, and decision friction— then turns it into a sequenced plan leaders can execute.
Clarity first. Then strategy. Then execution support.
Most “technology problems” are really systems problems: unclear ownership, brittle workflows, and decisions made without a shared view of reality. We work in three stages so leaders can act with confidence.
Diagnostics
Reality-first diagnostics to surface constraints across data, workflows, ownership, integrations, and risk—so you stop guessing.
Advisory
Fractional CTO/CIO leadership, architecture and integration strategy, and decision support that’s vendor-agnostic by design.
Execution support
Guide the sequence, reduce delivery risk, and help teams follow through—without turning change into a second job.
Senior perspective, builder’s pragmatism.
RB Consulting is led by Rob Broadhead—senior consultant and fractional CTO/CIO with 30+ years helping teams modernize systems, reduce risk, and avoid expensive dead-ends.
- Fixes “invisible” constraints: data, workflows, ownership, integrations.
- Vendor-agnostic: no platform quota, no tool to push.
- Comfortable with technical teams and non-technical leadership.
“Simple, direct, on time, on budget—and no surprises.”
Start with reality, not recommendations.
Most teams start with the Tech Reality Check™ when execution is already slowing. Matrix and AI Readiness are useful baselines to support decisions once constraints are visible.
Turn execution drag into a 30–60 day sequence.
A focused diagnostic that surfaces real constraints—data access, workflow ownership, integrations, decision friction— then produces a plan leaders can execute.
- Working sessions + analysis
- Executive-ready findings
- Sequenced action plan
Baseline your operating constraints.
A broad view of the constraints that determine whether initiatives succeed, regardless of tooling. Great for prioritization and modernization planning.
Run Matrix →Decide if AI creates leverage—or amplifies chaos.
A structured baseline of whether AI will actually help given your data access, workflows, ownership, governance, and risk posture.
Take AI Readiness →Already have Matrix or AI Readiness results? Bring them into a Tech Reality Check and we’ll turn scores into a sequence leaders can execute.
Trusted when clarity matters.
Leaders bring RB Consulting in when execution is stalling and decisions need to be made without vendor pressure or guesswork.
“I had been at a standstill on a project for months. Rob grasped my non-technical explanation quickly, solved the problem, and had me up and running in about a week.”
“Rob did an outstanding job presenting our development roadmap to both internal and external stakeholders. His knowledge of the technology market space is superb.”
“His integrity and professionalism in dealing with colleagues, managers, and clients is exemplary. He has my highest recommendation.”
“I’ve always appreciated your simple, direct approach — on time, on budget, and with no surprises.”
The Develpreneur Podcast
Develpreneur is where Rob talks about the real work behind building software and leading teams: tradeoffs, constraints, decision-making, and why most advice collapses in production.
Want a few “best of” episodes? Start with the ones on tech debt, leadership tradeoffs, and why “more engineers” doesn’t always mean more output.
Schedule a quick fit call with Rob.
Not sure where to start? Book a short call. We’ll quickly confirm fit, talk through where execution is slowing, and point you to the right next step—Tech Reality Check™ or a lighter diagnostic baseline.
Tip: If you already ran Matrix or AI Readiness, bring the results. We’ll translate scores into a sequence and ownership.
Ready to remove tech drag?
Start with a reality-first diagnostic. Then decide whether ongoing advisory support makes sense. No platform pitch. No forced retainer.