SERVICES AT THE ATELIER
At The Solution Atelier, we work with leaders and organizations navigating complex strategic, innovation, and leadership challenges. Our engagements are designed to create clarity, unlock ideas, and help teams move from discussion to meaningful action.
Our work draws on a combination of global operating experience and academic insight — shaped by years of solving complex problems inside one of the world’s most demanding organizations, alongside continued learning through programs such as the Harvard Business School General Management Program. This blend of practical leadership experience and rigorous thinking informs how we approach every engagement.
Whether through focused workshops, advisory conversations, coaching engagements, or strategic projects, each service is designed to bring thoughtful perspective, structured problem-solving, and tangible progress to the challenges that matter most.
The ATELIER: STRATEGY INTENSIVES
A focused leadership workshop designed to help teams align on strategy and make meaningful decisions.
Intended Audience
Senior leadership teams, founders, and business unit leaders navigating growth, change, or strategic realignment.
What’s Included
• Pre-session discovery and problem framing
• A structured half-day, full-day or a couple days workshop facilitated to drive outcomes and learning
• Strategic frameworks and collaborative exercises
• Alignment on priorities and next steps
• an immersive experience
When to Opt for This Engagement
When your leadership team needs clarity, alignment, and structured decision-making around a strategic topic or big thinking around a new approach.
The LAB: INNOVATION & DECISION LABS
An immersive working session designed to explore ideas, solve complex challenges, and unlock new opportunities.
Intended Audience
Product, strategy, and innovation teams exploring new initiatives or solving ambiguous problems.
What’s Included
• Structured problem exploration
• Innovation and ideation frameworks
• Collaborative working sessions to drive outcomes
• Prioritization of opportunities and next steps
• an immersive learning experience
When to Opt for This Engagement
When your team needs a structured environment to explore new ideas or tackle complex challenges.
The ASSIGNMENT: SHORT TERM STRATEGIC PROJECTS
A focused strategic project where we work closely with your organization to solve a defined business challenge.
Intended Audience
Executives and founders seeking rigorous thinking and external perspective on a specific problem.
What’s Included
• Problem framing and engagement scoping
• Independent research and analysis
• Strategic recommendations
• Collaborative review with leadership
When to Opt for This Engagement
When your organization needs deep strategic thinking on a defined business challenge.
The FORUM: KEYNOTES & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
A curated leadership conversation designed to exchange ideas, insights, and perspectives.
Intended Audience
Senior leaders, executive communities, and organizations hosting leadership gatherings.
What’s Included
• A facilitated discussion hosted by Hersh Narayan
• A curated leadership topic or theme
• Structured dialogue and idea exchange
• a keynote speech
When to Opt for This Engagement
When you want to spark thoughtful leadership dialogue and shared learning for a group, large audiences or fireside chats.
The COACHING TABLE: EXECUTIVE COACHING
A structured one-on-one coaching engagement for leaders navigating complex decisions and leadership challenges.
Intended Audience
Founders, senior executives, and leaders seeking a trusted space for strategic thinking and honest leadership coaching.
What’s Included
• One-on-one coaching sessions
• Leadership frameworks and reflection
• Strategic thinking and decision support
When to Opt for This Engagement
When you want a confidential space to think through leadership, strategic challenges or build skills that will help you operate at your optimal performance.
The OFFICE HOUR: CAREER MENTORING
A focused advisory conversation for leaders seeking quick perspective on a specific challenge or opportunity or gain mentorship on building and navigating career choices.
Intended Audience
Founders, executives, and operators looking for rapid strategic input.
What’s Included
• A one-hour advisory session
• Problem framing and discussion
• Strategic guidance and next steps
When to Opt for This Engagement
When you need quick, high-quality perspective on an idea, decision, or challenge.