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20-minute consultation
We identify your highest-friction workflow and define the fastest measurable win.
Work With Ian Worthington
I help teams remove the silent productivity killers slowing down daily operations.
I partner with middle managers and frontline teams to replace manual workarounds, ghost spreadsheets, and outdated approval loops with practical automation and targeted AI support that fits your current stack.
How Engagement Starts
A simple 3-step path from first call to implementation.
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Bottleneck map and options
You receive a clear map of constraints plus recommended automation and AI options.
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Scoped delivery plan
We align on ownership, timeline, and milestones to move quickly without disruption.
Why Work With Ian
I do both strategy and hands-on delivery, so your team gets momentum instead of another slide deck.
I work directly with managers and frontline staff to map where work gets stuck, then fix those points with practical integrations and automation.
You get one partner who can diagnose operational bottlenecks, design the technical approach, and build the solution with your team.
The result is less manual rework, faster decisions, and systems people can trust again.
Credential
PMP means your project gets disciplined execution, not just ideas.
PMP certification signals proven project leadership across scope, risk, quality, and stakeholder alignment. In practical terms, I help your team move from firefighting to predictable delivery with clear milestones, accountable ownership, and outcomes you can measure.
AI Delivery
Where I use AI to create practical business impact
I apply AI where it clearly improves speed, quality, and decision clarity, without forcing unnecessary complexity into your operations.
Workflow Copilots
Bring AI guidance into recurring operational tasks so teams move faster with fewer errors.
Decision Support
Use AI-assisted summaries and analysis to shorten review cycles and improve manager visibility.
Automation Plus Human Control
Combine automation and AI with clear approval checkpoints so quality and accountability stay intact.
Problem / Solution
Three Bottlenecks I Solve With Your Team
You are not imagining the friction. These are the most common enterprise bottlenecks I see, and the first ones I help teams eliminate.
The Excel Trap
Eliminate manual data entry between disconnected enterprise tools.
The Approval Black Hole
Turn manual sign-off loops into automated, transparent workflows.
Legacy Stagnation
Bridge the gap between outdated legacy software and modern efficiency without the risk of a total overhaul.
How I Work
A clear on-premise process from discovery to proof-of-concept.
My role is to design and build your internal glue layer: a master workflow, approval, and integration system for companies that want to keep sensitive data on-premise.
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Map the bottleneck
I work with your managers and frontline teams to map current workflow gaps, approval delays, and manual handoffs.
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Secure access and ownership
To build a prototype, we need access to your infrastructure, relevant data, and a responsible internal owner for on-prem integration.
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Build proof-of-concept
I implement a working on-prem proof-of-concept that centralizes workflow orchestration, approvals, and integrations.
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Handover without lock-in
The system is vendor-neutral. Any experienced n8n partner can maintain or extend it, so you stay in control.
Without infrastructure access, relevant data, and a designated integration owner, we cannot build a reliable proof-of-concept.
With those prerequisites in place, we can move quickly and validate value on your own environment.
Consulting and Build
I consult, design, and build solutions your teams can adopt quickly.
Integration-first. Self-service by design. Built where your people already work.
Works Where You Already Work
I connect your current systems first, then remove manual bridges and duplicate entry.
Self-Service Workflow Control
I build workflows your operations teams can adjust without waiting on long IT queues.
CEO Visibility, Frontline Simplicity
I deliver CEO-level visibility while keeping frontline workflows simple and low-friction.
Results and Trust
What teams say after working with me.
From middle management to frontline staff, I hear the same outcome: less rework, faster decisions, and clearer accountability.
"Mid-size manufacturer: we killed the spreadsheet relay between departments and reduced cycle time by 32% in six weeks."
Operations Manager
"Regional services team: approval status is visible end-to-end and manager review lag dropped from days to hours."
Frontline Team Lead
"Enterprise program office: we modernized around the legacy core and launched new workflows without a risky full rewrite."