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// SUPER_TEAMS

Small Teams, Big Results: Build AI-Powered Software Factories

Senior CTOs with agent swarms outperform large traditional engineering orgs. Learn to build and lead these AI-powered software factories. The economics of large teams with layers of management are changing fundamentally.

PROGRAMME_03MOST_IMPACTFUL
1 week + 4 weeks advisory
12 max cohort
In-person London
£15,000

// THE_PROBLEM

Big Teams Are Being Outperformed

More developers doesn't mean more output. After a certain point, adding people actually slows you down. Communication overhead kills velocity.

  • [-]Coordination overhead grows exponentially with team size
  • [-]Junior devs need constant mentoring and code review
  • [-]Offshore teams introduce timezone and quality issues
  • [-]Management layers add latency to every decision
  • [-]Technical debt accumulates faster than features ship

// SOLUTION

The Super Team Model

A small team of senior engineers with AI tools can match or exceed the output of much larger traditional teams. Direct ownership, fewer handoffs, faster decisions.

  • [+]AI handles the boilerplate, humans handle architecture
  • [+]Direct ownership means faster decisions
  • [+]Senior-only teams need zero handholding
  • [+]Small teams move at startup speed

// THE_MATH

The Math Has Changed

AI tools don't just make developers faster. They change the economics of software teams entirely.

1.5-2x

Productivity Gain

Google and Anthropic studies show senior engineers with AI tools achieve 1.5-2x real productivity gains on complex work.

70%

Cost Reduction

A small senior team with AI tools costs a fraction of a large traditional team — and ships more per engineer.

Less Coordination

Communication overhead scales exponentially. 7 people means 21 relationships, not 4,950.

// COMPARISON

Traditional vs Super Team

METRICTRADITIONALSUPER_TEAM
Team sizeLarge traditional team5-10 engineers
Annual cost£2-5M+£1-1.5M
Communication overheadExponentialMinimal
Decision speedWeeksHours
Code ownershipDiffuseClear
QualityVariableConsistent

// OUTCOMES

What You'll Learn

A complete playbook for building and leading super teams.

01

Design Your Super Team

The exact structure, roles, and composition for a high-performance small team that outperforms traditional teams.

02

Hire AI-Native Engineers

Interview techniques, evaluation criteria, and compensation strategies for elite talent.

03

Set Up AI Workflows

Development processes that leverage AI tools for maximum productivity.

04

Measure True Velocity

Metrics that actually matter. Stop counting story points, start measuring outcomes.

// SCHEDULE

The Week in London

5 days of intensive, in-person training. Theory, case studies, and hands-on exercises.

DAY_1

The New Model

Why small teams win. Economics of AI-augmented engineers. Case studies from companies who've made the switch.

DAY_2

Team Design

Roles and responsibilities in a high-performance small team. Generalists vs specialists. The senior-only philosophy.

DAY_3

Hiring & Evaluation

How to identify AI-native engineers. Interview techniques. Red flags to avoid. Compensation strategy.

DAY_4

Workflows & Tools

AI-augmented development workflows. Tool selection. Communication patterns. Decision-making frameworks.

DAY_5

Measurement & Iteration

Metrics that matter. Velocity measurement. Continuous improvement. Planning your transition.

+ 4 Weeks Advisory Support

After the intensive week, you get 4 weeks of advisory support as you implement what you learned. Weekly calls, async support, and help with real hiring and restructuring decisions.

// TARGET_AUDIENCE

Perfect For
  • [+]VPEs considering restructuring their org
  • [+]CTOs building engineering teams from scratch
  • [+]Technical founders hiring their first engineers
  • [+]Leaders managing offshore teams who want better results
  • [+]Anyone frustrated with team scaling problems
Prerequisites
  • Currently leading or building an engineering team
  • Budget authority or influence over hiring
  • Willingness to challenge conventional wisdom
  • Able to travel to London for 5 days

Technical background helpful but not required. This is a leadership programme.

// PRICING

PROGRAMME_03MOST_IMPACTFUL

Super Teams

£15,000

1 week intensive in London + 4 weeks advisory support

  • [+]5 days of in-person training in London
  • [+]All materials, frameworks, and templates
  • [+]4 weeks of post-programme advisory
  • [+]Weekly calls during advisory period
  • [+]Async support via Slack
  • [+]Access to super team leader network
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Includes London venue. Travel and accommodation not included.

// BUNDLE

Add Strategic Skills?

Combine Super Teams with Strategy for Builders for the complete leadership transformation.

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Leadership Track Bundle

Super Teams + Strategy for Builders. Lead elite teams AND speak the language of the board.

£25,000£27,500
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Build the Team of the Future

Next London cohort starting soon. Limited to 12 leaders. Graduates eligible for paid network deployments.