Working with us.
Team development + leadership support
You’ve got a capable team, but it’s still too reliant on you. Things get done, but not always in the way you want. Expectations slip. Decisions slow down. You’re spending more time checking and following up than you should be.
This isn’t about having the wrong people. It’s about how the team is set up to work together. And whether it’s helping or hindering the business as it grows.
That’s what this work is about.
What we focus on
We support founder-led teams to:
Get clear on roles and responsibilities
Agree what good looks like
Build habits that support consistent delivery
Strengthen accountability and follow-through
Work through trust or communication issues
Reduce the need for founder input at every stage
It’s not about theory or models. It’s about making the day-to-day run better.
How it works
We start by understanding what’s actually happening. Where things are unclear. What’s slowing people down. What’s falling back on you.
From there, we work with you and the team to build a better way of working. That might involve planning sessions, resetting expectations, or setting up a new rhythm that helps things stick.
If you’re rolling out something like Working With Me, we can support that too — making sure it’s not just introduced, but used.
Who this is for
Small, founder-led businesses where the team is growing but the way of working hasn’t caught up yet. The team is busy, the work is there, but the structure isn’t holding it all.
What changes
The team gets clearer and more consistent
You don’t need to chase or step in as often
Work flows better
Conversations get easier
You get more space to lead
Sound familiar?
If you want your team to perform better without needing more from you, this is a good place to start.
Our services
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Business growth consultancy for founder-led SMEs
A 3–6 month hands-on programme designed to sort out what's not working, align your operations, and support sustainable business growth without everything depending on the founder.
Services include:
Business strategy development and execution
Operational systems review and optimisation
Team structure and role clarity
Leadership development
High-performance delivery rhythm
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Support for leadership teams managing change or restructuring
We help organisations improve how they work by developing systems, strengthening leadership, and embedding team performance frameworks that make change sustainable.
Services include:
Organisational development consultancy
Change management support
Workflow and process improvement
Leadership and team development
Implementation support or fractional delivery
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Inclusive team approach and workshops for high-performing, values-led organisations
A structured, practical approach to team development, ideal for SMEs and public sector teams who want to reduce friction, work better together, and lead more effectively.Workshops cover:
Individual working styles and preferences
Building team agreements and communication tools
Role clarity and expectations
Conflict and feedback practices
Building psychological safety and accountability
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For leaders who need extra hands-on support during growth or transition
We step in to help deliver strategic change, improve team operations, or lead specific initiatives without the overhead of a full-time hire.Services include:
Fractional strategy and operations leadership
Interim delivery for growth initiatives
Founder support and decision-making partnership
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Practical, ongoing support to build high-performing, inclusive teams
This is for founders and organisations who know one-off workshops aren’t enough.
The Team Development Subscription gives your team the tools, habits, and support to keep improving how they work with built-in rhythms to make progress stick.
You’ll get structured, light-touch support each month to strengthen team performance, improve communication, and embed inclusive ways of working.
What’s included:
Monthly or bi-monthly team workshops or development sessions
Working With Me™ tools and check-ins
Team feedback loops and reflection rhythms
Optional leadership coaching or manager support
Progress tracking tied to team goals and delivery
Best for:
Founders growing teams quickly
Organisations embedding new culture or leadership
Teams who need accountability and rhythm to improve performance
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Make the work visible, fix the chaos, and streamline how your business runs.
If your team is busy but outcomes are inconsistent, there’s probably a process problem. We help you map out how work actually gets done identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and handover issues so you can build systems that scale.
This is a fast, focused project that gives you clear visibility, improved workflows, and better delivery from day one.
What’s included:
Discovery sessions with you and your team
Mapping of key processes (e.g. service delivery, onboarding, handovers)
Identification of gaps, risks, or unnecessary friction
Recommendations for streamlining and ownership
Optional build-out in Notion or your preferred system
Best for:
Growing businesses without clear SOPs or workflows
Teams overwhelmed by too many tools or unclear tasks
Founders who are still the bottleneck in daily delivery
About Us
Led by Jill McAlpine, a strategist, operator and change expert with 20+ years of leadership experience across business, politics, and public service. She’s worked with businesses, policy makers, public sector leadership teams, and scaling businesses, helping them embed structure, systems, and team confidence that lasts.
What you get from inpurpose isn’t theory. It’s real support, delivered inside your business, by someone who knows how to lead change and get results.
We don’t deliver reports, we deliver change
We figure out what’s right for your team and your growth plans by getting laser focused on where you are going. We find the right technology, bring in the right experts, and ensure everything is done at a cost that makes sense while delivering clear ROI. We get that investing in your business is a big decision. That’s why every plan + decision I make is focused on value, efficiency, and long-term success.
