top of page

SERVICES

​

Clear Services. Defined Outcomes. No Guesswork.

Mountainside Consulting offers focused consulting services designed to solve real operational, team, leadership, and safety challenges. Each service is delivered as a standalone, fixed-scope engagement with a defined timeline and clear outcomes.

There are no open-ended retainers and no hourly billing. You choose the service that fits your situation, and we execute with discipline. Primary operating boundaries are Missoula, Philipsburg, Anaconda, and Butte Montana however for locations outside of the operating boundaries there are options. 

​

​

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

​

Lean Assessment & Value Mapping

PACKAGE A

​

When You Need Clarity Before Making Changes

$3,000 | 10 Business Days

​

     If your operation feels inefficient, frustrating, or harder than it should be—but the root causes are unclear—this is the right place to start. This engagement provides an objective view of how work actually flows and where time, effort, and resources are being lost.

 

What This Helps Fix

  • Hidden waste and inefficiency

  • Bottlenecks slowing throughput

  • Conflicting opinions about root causes

  • Unclear process ownership

  • Improvement efforts that stall or miss the mark

 

What You Get

  • A documented value stream or process map

  • Clear identification of waste and constraints

  • A prioritized list of improvement opportunities

  • Professional recommendations with sequencing guidance

 

This package creates a solid foundation for improvement without committing you to implementation.

​

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

​

​

Lean Implementation & Systems Improvement

PACKAGE B

​

When You’re Ready to Improve Performance, Not Just Talk About It

$12,000 | 6 Weeks

​

     This engagement turns insight into action. It focuses on stabilizing operations, improving flow, and putting practical systems in place that teams can sustain. Work is targeted, measured, and disciplined—no tool overload.

​

What This Helps Fix

  • Inconsistent performance

  • Rework, delays, and firefighting

  • Unclear or outdated procedures

  • Lack of visibility into performance

  • Improvement efforts that don’t stick

 

What You Get

  • Improved operating metrics

  • Clear, usable SOPs and work standards

  • Visual management systems

  • Documented improvement actions and results

  • Coaching for key stakeholders to sustain gains

 

This is execution-focused work with measurable outcomes.

​

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

​

​

Team Management Consulting

PACKAGE C

​

When Team Dynamics Are Holding Performance Back

$9,000 | 6 Weeks

​

     Many operational problems are actually people and communication problems in disguise. This engagement focuses on how teams work together, make decisions, and hold one another accountable. This is structured, facilitated work—not team-building for its own sake.

 

What This Helps Fix

  • Poor communication and misalignment

  • Ongoing conflict or avoidance

  • Low morale or disengagement

  • Unclear roles and expectations

  • Accountability that exists on paper but not in practice

 

What You Get

  • Clear communication structures

  • Defined team agreements and behavioral standards

  • Improved accountability and trust

  • Reduced conflict and better problem resolution

  • Increased engagement and participation

 

This work creates a healthier, more effective operating environment.

​

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

​

​

Leadership Coaching & Workshops

PACKAGE D

​

When Leadership Behavior Is Driving Results—for Better or Worse

​

Option 1: 1:1 Leadership Coaching

$3,000 | 10 Business Days

​

Option 2: Leadership Workshops

$3,000 | 2 Full Days or 4 Half-Day Sessions

​

​

     Leadership behavior shapes culture, performance, and how teams respond under pressure. This work focuses on practical leadership skills that show up in daily interactions. This is not motivational speaking. It is skill development.

 

What This Helps Fix

  • Difficulty having hard conversations

  • Inconsistent leadership behavior

  • Reactive or avoidant leadership styles

  • Low trust between leaders and teams

  • Burnout and leadership fatigue

 

What You Get

  • Stronger communication skills

  • Better handling of difficult conversations

  • Increased self-awareness and emotional regulation

  • Leaders who set clear expectations and model behavior

 

This engagement strengthens leadership capability where it matters most.

​

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

​

​

Lean Coaching Sprint

PACKAGE E

​

When You Want Internal Capability, Not Consultant Dependence

$4,000 | 2 Weeks

​

     This engagement is designed to build Lean knowledge and confidence within teams and managers so improvement efforts continue after the engagement ends. Learning happens through guided application, not lectures.

​

What This Helps Fix

  • Lean tools that exist but aren’t used well

  • Teams unsure how to solve problems

  • Managers struggling to coach improvement

  • Improvements that fade over time

 

What You Get

  • Increased Lean knowledge across teams

  • Improved problem-solving capability

  • Better use of existing tools and systems

  • Clear sustainment guidance

 

This package strengthens internal ownership of improvement.

​

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

​

​

Safety Consulting

PACKAGE F

​

When Safety Needs Attention Without a Full Program Overhaul

$4,000 | 10 Business Days

​

     This focused engagement identifies safety risks and provides practical guidance to reduce exposure and improve safety behavior quickly. It is designed for clarity and action, not bureaucracy.

 

What This Helps Fix

  • Unclear or inconsistent safety practices

  • Near-misses and minor incidents

  • Informal or outdated safety systems

  • Leadership blind spots around risk

 

What You Get

  • Safety walk-through and observations

  • Hazard identification and risk prioritization

  • Clear corrective recommendations

  • Practical safety improvement actions

  • Safety Review Board

 

This engagement improves safety awareness and reduces risk efficiently.

​

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

​

HOW TO GET STARTED

The first step is a straightforward conversation.

​

We will:

  • Understand your situation

  • Help you identify the right starting point

  • Clearly explain scope, timeline, and cost

 

No pressure. No surprises.

 

Contact Mountainside Consulting to get started.

​

Email: Mountainsideoperations@gmail.com

Phone: 406-240-9768

bottom of page