Headroom Gates Map
A simple rule-set that aligns hiring and discretionary spend to verified buffer movement, not optimistic sales momentum.
- Buffer trend checkpoints
- Receivables timing reality
- Green/Amber/Red decision gates
These playbooks are compact frameworks we use with Australian leadership teams to stabilise cash timing, protect margin, and reduce the hidden cost of complexity. Each one is designed to be actionable in real working weeks—without turning planning into an extra full-time role.
We focus on a small set of measurable indicators that confirm whether growth is healthy. When signals drift, the playbook tells you what to slow down, what to protect, and what to test next.
You don’t need to run all of these at once. Most teams get the fastest lift by selecting one stabiliser, embedding it into the weekly rhythm, then expanding scope.
A simple rule-set that aligns hiring and discretionary spend to verified buffer movement, not optimistic sales momentum.
A fast lens to identify which channels, products, or service lines remain healthy once cost-to-serve and exceptions are made visible.
A three-scenario framework (Base / Pressure / Upside) with explicit triggers that remove uncertainty from the next decision.
These tools help teams sharpen execution after the initial stabilisers are in place. They are especially useful when volume growth begins to raise operational complexity and leadership bandwidth pressure.
See how we sequence workA weekly signal to identify recurring operational friction that quietly drains margin during scale—returns, rework, support spikes, or delivery delays.
A structured way to test whether demand growth can be served without breaking quality, inflating overtime, or increasing exception load.
A simplified view of how fast cash is converted into stable contribution. Helps teams prioritise offers with shorter and cleaner recovery curves.
A compact structure that turns your weekly signals into a clean monthly stakeholder update—without rebuilding decks from scratch.
If your team is arguing about whether you can afford to hire, start with Headroom Gates. If volume is up but profit confidence is down, start with Contribution Snapshot. If demand is uncertain and plans keep changing, start with Trigger Trio Planner.
We’ll recommend a light starting scope tailored to your current cash rhythm, margin profile, and expansion timeline. No published pricing on-site—scope is shaped around your reality.