🚧 Building in Public — Curriculum under development. Shape what we build →
What Every Engineer Figures Out Too Late
We're building the systematic thinking methodology we wish existed at year 7—refined through real consulting work, designed for senior ICs.
Execution-Focused IC → Systematic Thinker → Strategic Leader
Founding members get early access + input on what we build first.
Your path from execution-focused professional to systematic strategic leader
🚧 Building in Public — Curriculum under development. Shape what we build →
What Every Engineer Figures Out Too Late
We're building the systematic thinking methodology we wish existed at year 7—refined through real consulting work, designed for senior ICs.
Execution-Focused IC → Systematic Thinker → Strategic Leader
Founding members get early access + input on what we build first.
Your path from execution-focused professional to systematic strategic leader
Technical Professionals Ready to Level Up
Academy is designed for experienced technical professionals who want to move beyond execution into strategic leadership roles.
You're in the right place if...
You have 7-15 years of experience and you're ready to stop solving the same problems and start building compound capability.
- ✓ You're a Senior IC wanting to transition into leadership
- ✓ You work in engineering, R&D, or technical consulting
- ✓ You're motivated by career advancement through systematic thinking
- ✓ You want to be known for how you solve problems, not just what you build
Your Transformation Journey
Execution-Focused IC You're here
Great at building what's asked, but reactive to requirements. Value comes from output volume.
Systematic Thinker
See patterns across problems. Ask "why" before "how." Solutions prevent future issues.
Strategic Leader Academy goal
Shape direction, influence architecture, mentor others. Your opinion carries weight.
Beyond Academy
4. Methodology Multiplier
5. Community Contributor
Technical Professionals Ready to Level Up
Academy is designed for experienced technical professionals who want to move beyond execution into strategic leadership roles.
You're in the right place if...
You have 7-15 years of experience and you're ready to stop solving the same problems and start building compound capability.
- ✓ You're a Senior IC wanting to transition into leadership
- ✓ You work in engineering, R&D, or technical consulting
- ✓ You're motivated by career advancement through systematic thinking
- ✓ You want to be known for how you solve problems, not just what you build
Your Transformation Journey
Execution-Focused IC You're here
Great at building what's asked, but reactive to requirements. Value comes from output volume.
Systematic Thinker
See patterns across problems. Ask "why" before "how." Solutions prevent future issues.
Strategic Leader Academy goal
Shape direction, influence architecture, mentor others. Your opinion carries weight.
Beyond Academy
4. Methodology Multiplier
5. Community Contributor
10 Skill Constellations
Skills aren't isolated competencies. They're interconnected constellations that compound when combined. Master the foundations, then integrate for real-world impact.
Constellation 01
Systems Thinking
Foundation for systematic analysis. System boundaries, causal loops, leverage points, emergence.
Constellation 02
Adaptive Strategy
Dynamic planning and strategic optionality. Scenarios, thresholds, adaptive implementation.
Constellation 03
Creative Problem-Solving
Innovation methods. Divergent thinking, constraints utilization, cross-domain application.
Constellation 04
Systems Leadership
Network facilitation and distributed decision-making. Psychological safety, purpose alignment.
Constellation 05
Human-AI Collaboration
Effective human-AI workflow integration. Prompting, output evaluation, interface design.
Constellation 06
Meta-Learning
Learning how to learn. Strategy design, knowledge synthesis, deliberate practice.
Constellation 07
Complex Communication
Mental model mapping and narrative. Visual sense-making, precision questioning.
Constellation 08
Ethical Systems Design
Value-aligned system architecture. Stakeholder analysis, governance design.
Constellation 09 — Integration Layer
Synergy Skills
Cross-domain capability integration. Combine multiple constellations for advanced capabilities: Adaptive Innovation, Strategic Foresight, Change Leadership, Ethical AI Integration, and more.
Constellation 10 — Application Layer
Implementation Pathways
Career-specific skill combinations. 7 specialized tracks: Transformation Architect, AI Integration Strategist, Innovation Designer, Learning Organization Developer, and more.
10 Skill Constellations
Skills aren't isolated competencies. They're interconnected constellations that compound when combined. Master the foundations, then integrate for real-world impact.
Constellation 01
Systems Thinking
Foundation for systematic analysis. System boundaries, causal loops, leverage points, emergence.
Constellation 02
Adaptive Strategy
Dynamic planning and strategic optionality. Scenarios, thresholds, adaptive implementation.
Constellation 03
Creative Problem-Solving
Innovation methods. Divergent thinking, constraints utilization, cross-domain application.
Constellation 04
Systems Leadership
Network facilitation and distributed decision-making. Psychological safety, purpose alignment.
Constellation 05
Human-AI Collaboration
Effective human-AI workflow integration. Prompting, output evaluation, interface design.
Constellation 06
Meta-Learning
Learning how to learn. Strategy design, knowledge synthesis, deliberate practice.
Constellation 07
Complex Communication
Mental model mapping and narrative. Visual sense-making, precision questioning.
Constellation 08
Ethical Systems Design
Value-aligned system architecture. Stakeholder analysis, governance design.
Constellation 09 — Integration Layer
Synergy Skills
Cross-domain capability integration. Combine multiple constellations for advanced capabilities: Adaptive Innovation, Strategic Foresight, Change Leadership, Ethical AI Integration, and more.
Constellation 10 — Application Layer
Implementation Pathways
Career-specific skill combinations. 7 specialized tracks: Transformation Architect, AI Integration Strategist, Innovation Designer, Learning Organization Developer, and more.
Choose Your Track
Whether you're focused on technical leadership, process excellence, or AI integration, there's a pathway designed for your career goals.
Technical Professional Path
For engineers advancing into technical leadership. Build systematic analysis + AI collaboration capabilities.
Systems Thinking → Creative Problem-Solving →
Human-AI Collaboration → Ethical Systems →
AI Integration Strategist
Leadership Development Path
For engineers moving into management. Build strategic thinking + change leadership capabilities.
Systems Thinking → Systems Leadership →
Adaptive Strategy → Complex Communication →
Organizational Transformation
Process Excellence Path
For engineers optimizing operations. Build systematic improvement + lean leadership capabilities.
Systems Thinking → Adaptive Strategy →
Systems Leadership → Meta-Learning →
Lean Enterprise Architect
Innovation Leadership Path
For engineers driving product innovation. Build creative problem-solving + design excellence capabilities.
Creative Problem-Solving → Systems Thinking →
Systems Leadership → Ethical Systems →
Innovation Systems Designer
AI Integration Specialist Path
For engineers implementing AI systems. Build human-AI collaboration + ethical design capabilities.
Systems Thinking → Human-AI Collaboration →
Ethical Systems → Meta-Learning →
AI Integration Strategist
Beginner Path
New to systematic thinking? Start here. Build foundational capabilities before specializing.
Systems Thinking (Foundation) →
Creative Problem-Solving →
Complex Communication
Choose Your Track
Whether you're focused on technical leadership, process excellence, or AI integration, there's a pathway designed for your career goals.
Technical Professional Path
For engineers advancing into technical leadership. Build systematic analysis + AI collaboration capabilities.
Systems Thinking → Creative Problem-Solving →
Human-AI Collaboration → Ethical Systems →
AI Integration Strategist
Leadership Development Path
For engineers moving into management. Build strategic thinking + change leadership capabilities.
Systems Thinking → Systems Leadership →
Adaptive Strategy → Complex Communication →
Organizational Transformation
Process Excellence Path
For engineers optimizing operations. Build systematic improvement + lean leadership capabilities.
Systems Thinking → Adaptive Strategy →
Systems Leadership → Meta-Learning →
Lean Enterprise Architect
Innovation Leadership Path
For engineers driving product innovation. Build creative problem-solving + design excellence capabilities.
Creative Problem-Solving → Systems Thinking →
Systems Leadership → Ethical Systems →
Innovation Systems Designer
AI Integration Specialist Path
For engineers implementing AI systems. Build human-AI collaboration + ethical design capabilities.
Systems Thinking → Human-AI Collaboration →
Ethical Systems → Meta-Learning →
AI Integration Strategist
Beginner Path
New to systematic thinking? Start here. Build foundational capabilities before specializing.
Systems Thinking (Foundation) →
Creative Problem-Solving →
Complex Communication
What We're Planning
Here's our pricing thinking. Founding members who join the waitlist will get early-bird discounts when we launch.
(Yes, we're showing you pricing before we've built anything. Radical transparency or foolish optimism? You decide.)
Founding Member Benefit
Get 30% Off Your First Course
Join the waitlist now. Founding members pay $497 instead of $697 for the Foundation Course—plus input on which constellations we build first.
Join the WaitlistNo payment required. Just your email and what you want to learn.
Start Here
Foundation Course
Master one complete constellation. Self-paced methodology training with structured curriculum and community support.
- ✓ One complete constellation (25 lessons)
- ✓ Workbooks & exercises
- ✓ Weekly live Q&A sessions
- ✓ Lifetime course access
- ✓ 6 months Guild included
Lifetime access. Guild membership included while you learn.
Transform Fastest
Advanced Cohort
8-week intensive with live coaching, peer learning, and real-world application.
- ✓ 8 weeks of live instruction
- ✓ Small cohort (15 max)
- ✓ Real-world project application
- ✓ 1:1 coaching sessions
- ✓ Lifetime Guild membership
Limited to 15 seats per cohort. Applications reviewed.
Stay Connected
Systems Guild
For graduates only. Continue learning with monthly case studies, live coaching, and your professional network.
- ✓ Monthly case studies from Labs
- ✓ Live methodology Q&A sessions
- ✓ Private community access
- ✓ Career opportunities network
- ✓ Exclusive content & resources
Included with courses. This is for renewal after your included period ends.
What We're Planning
Here's our pricing thinking. Founding members who join the waitlist will get early-bird discounts when we launch.
(Yes, we're showing you pricing before we've built anything. Radical transparency or foolish optimism? You decide.)
Founding Member Benefit
Get 30% Off Your First Course
Join the waitlist now. Founding members pay $497 instead of $697 for the Foundation Course—plus input on which constellations we build first.
Join the WaitlistNo payment required. Just your email and what you want to learn.
Start Here
Foundation Course
Master one complete constellation. Self-paced methodology training with structured curriculum and community support.
- ✓ One complete constellation (25 lessons)
- ✓ Workbooks & exercises
- ✓ Weekly live Q&A sessions
- ✓ Lifetime course access
- ✓ 6 months Guild included
Lifetime access. Guild membership included while you learn.
Transform Fastest
Advanced Cohort
8-week intensive with live coaching, peer learning, and real-world application.
- ✓ 8 weeks of live instruction
- ✓ Small cohort (15 max)
- ✓ Real-world project application
- ✓ 1:1 coaching sessions
- ✓ Lifetime Guild membership
Limited to 15 seats per cohort. Applications reviewed.
Stay Connected
Systems Guild
For graduates only. Continue learning with monthly case studies, live coaching, and your professional network.
- ✓ Monthly case studies from Labs
- ✓ Live methodology Q&A sessions
- ✓ Private community access
- ✓ Career opportunities network
- ✓ Exclusive content & resources
Included with courses. This is for renewal after your included period ends.
Why Join Now (Before It Exists)?
We're not just building courses—we're building them with our founding members. Here's what you get for believing early.
🎭 Breaking the fourth wall for a moment...
Yes, this benefits us too. Your input tells us exactly what to build first instead of guessing. That's not a sneaky marketing trick—it's literally one of the RAPID principles we teach: validate demand before investing resources.
So you get a discount and courses designed around what you actually need. We get clarity on where to focus. Everyone wins. (See? We're already teaching you the methodology.)
No payment now. No spam. Just updates when we have something worth sharing.
Why Join Now (Before It Exists)?
We're not just building courses—we're building them with our founding members. Here's what you get for believing early.
🎭 Breaking the fourth wall for a moment...
Yes, this benefits us too. Your input tells us exactly what to build first instead of guessing. That's not a sneaky marketing trick—it's literally one of the RAPID principles we teach: validate demand before investing resources.
So you get a discount and courses designed around what you actually need. We get clarity on where to focus. Everyone wins. (See? We're already teaching you the methodology.)
No payment now. No spam. Just updates when we have something worth sharing.
Be First When We Launch
We're building Academy in public and want your input. Join the waitlist to get founding member pricing, early access, and help shape what we build.
Be First When We Launch
We're building Academy in public and want your input. Join the waitlist to get founding member pricing, early access, and help shape what we build.