Next Phase

Discovering your next
level of growth

Empowering our clients

Unlock your next phase of growth with Next Phase Consultancy. Whether it's scaling up, transformation or AI initiatives we provide bespoke strategy and technology solutions tailored to your needs. Next Phase partners offer flexible, senior expertise through fractional consulting engagements working closely with clients to optimise their resources and unlock untapped potential. From strategy to implementation, we are committed to helping our clients achieve their business goals with precise investment.

Our services

We offer flexible support tailored to your needs. From expert strategy creation to hands-on assistance through delivery, our consulting service provides high-impact, part-time support, seamlessly integrating into your team. Partner with Next Phase for strategically aligned success.

Vision and strategy

Ensure your product and service strategy actively drives your core business goals. At NPC our philosophy is that product & service visions must execute your overarching commercial and operational vision. With you we co-develop compelling visions and actionable strategies intrinsically linked to these goals. Our uniqueness lies in embedding this strategy across all levels of your organisation, fostering alignment, securing buy-in and enabling cohesive execution. Every team understands their role in the mission.

Strategic product planning

Product strategies that drive the business vision and strategy; turn your product vision into a clear, actionable strategy. NPC help prioritise features, align stakeholders and build data-driven, adaptable roadmaps. Our philosophy: deliver tangible business value at any stage, giving you the flexibility to adapt to changing markets or strategically pause initiatives for maximum impact with appropriate investment.

Effective delivery

Unlocking Seamless Delivery- it's in our DNA. At NPC, we live and breathe effective delivery, with a proven track record of turning product and strategy goals into tangible results. We don't just talk about effective delivery – we architect it, relentlessly eliminating risks, bulldozing blockers and smoothing every inch of your delivery cycle to build a process that's not just good, but perfect for you.

Team development

At NPC, we're passionate about building high-performing teams. Building a truly effective team goes beyond just defining processes; it's about creating a shared understanding, fostering psychological safety, and empowering individuals to contribute their best. We collaboratively establish clear ways of working, fostering open communication and accountability to ensure their success – which is our greatest satisfaction. If you recognize that your teams could benefit from a more clearly defined and embraced set of working practices – whether you're facing communication breakdowns, inconsistent delivery, or simply want to unlock greater potential – we're here to help.

Organisation optimisation

Clearly defined roles and responsibilities are crucial for organisational efficiency. NPC help clients review their structure to identify and resolve friction points, such as unclear ownership or duplicated effort. Our analysis ensures roles are precisely defined and aligned with team structures, enhancing accountability. We also assess staffing levels to determine optimal resource allocation, identifying both potential gaps and opportunities for role consolidation.

Technology solutions

Expert Technology Assessment & Delivery: Driving Strategic Outcomes. NPC offers comprehensive technology assessment and delivery services to ensure your technology empowers your strategic objectives. We provide the expertise to evaluate, plan, and flawlessly execute critical projects, from transforming legacy systems to strategically adopting AI for customer innovation and operational efficiency. Gain clarity and achieve your vision with our tailored approach to bespoke software and seamless integrations. Let us guide your technology investments for maximum impact.

Working with us

At Next Phase Consultancy, we provide custom-built solutions tailored to your unique organisational needs with collaboration at the heart of everything we do. To provide the precise support you need, exactly when you need it, we offer highly flexible engagement models, including fractional consulting. This allows you to access senior-level expertise on a part-time basis, whether for hands-on project leadership or strategic advisory roles.

Our core focus is delivering maximum value. We work directly with your teams to optimise existing resources and ensure every new investment yields the highest possible return. Crucially, from your very first conversation to project completion, you will work directly with either Lucille or Darryn. This ensures consistent, high-quality delivery from experienced professionals who truly understand your organisation's specific requirements.

Our Network: Expanding Your Capabilities

At Next Phase Consultancy, we understand that complex challenges often require diverse expertise. Beyond our core team, we draw upon a broad network of trusted associates, enabling us to provide specialist support precisely when and where you need it. This includes, but is not limited to, expertise in:

Technical Architecture
Data Science
User Research
UX Design
Service Design
DevOps & Infrastructure Engineering
Software Engineering
Business Analysis

This flexible approach ensures you always have access to the right skills to meet your specific project demands and achieve your goals.

Meet the team

Darryn and Lucille are founders of Next Phase Consultancy.

Founder

Darryn Probert

As a co-founder of Next Phase Consultancy, Darryn Probert is dedicated to unlocking businesses' hidden value and maximizing their strategic vision for long-term success. Having collaborated with co-founder Lucille Tut for over six years, he drives this philosophy by expertly developing high-impact, data-intensive digital products.

With extensive cross-industry experience, Darryn consistently delivers solutions that boost revenue, elevate customer experience, optimize costs, and meet regulatory needs. He leads the complete digital product lifecycle, focusing on tangible outcomes.

Utilizing rapid, empirical techniques, Darryn discovers, builds, and validates innovative products that effectively seize market opportunities efficiently and within budget.

Founder

Lucille Tut

As a co-founder of Next Phase Consultancy, Lucille Tut brings over 20 years of IT experience transforming projects and driving successful delivery across diverse sectors, including HMPO, HMRC and major financial and media organizations. Having collaborated with co-founder Darryn Probert for over six years, she is adept at rescuing failing initiatives and leading new projects from inception to completion.

Lucille delivers impactful change by developing high-performing teams and programmes, directly enabling clients to achieve their strategic goals. Her success is rooted in strong collaboration with senior stakeholders, translating their vision into clear requirements and effective solutions.