Project delivery teams with the agility and value of independents
Projects delivered by independent experts with real-world execution experience, led by an Outsized Capability Lead
Teams by Outsized delivers full project outcomes through agile, hand-picked teams of proven consultants and operators. Drawn from a 60k+ network of independents, each team is curated to your brief and managed for delivery by a dedicated Outsized Capability Lead.
Trusted by leading organisations worldwide:
How it works: A simple, proven process to go from idea to delivered outcomes
Scoping the project
- Our senior Capability Lead co-designs your project with your project sponsor or co-lead.
Assembling your team
- We build your team from our vetted network of independent consultants and industry experts.
Delivering the project
- The project team delivers the agreed scope, with built-in handover and knowledge sharing to your organisation.
Why clients use Teams?
Real world expertise from consulting AND industry
Project teams with independents that combine consulting and industry expertise, with previous execution experience from relevant areas.
Teams curated for what you actually need
Project teams curated for what you need, not what happens to be available on the bench, often with consultants who've worked together before.
Consulting outcomes at a fraction of the cost
Pay a fraction of traditional consulting, without big brand overheads, unnecessary generalists, or juniors charged out at high margins.
Independent teams, with Outsized accountability
Projects are led by an Outsized Capability Lead and governed by our delivery framework. Flexibility paired with consulting-grade assurance.
World-class project delivery, with the agility and cost of independent talent
Outsized Teams gives enterprises a complete project delivery unit. Each project team is led by an Outsized Capability Lead and is made up by an expert team precisely curated to your needs from our network of independent consultants and industry experts. The Capability Leads typically combine extensive consulting backgrounds, with execution experience from industry roles.
Meet some of the Outsized Capability Leads
David Pragasam
Engagement Lead with over 15 years experience in consulting and transformation across professional services, telecommunications, and technology sectors. He brings deep expertise in automation, AI enablement, and strategy.
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Elie Elias
Transformation leader with over 18 years experience driving strategic change across industries and functions. Elie helps organisations bridge the gap between customer needs, operational realities, and strategic goals.
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Matt Dobbin
30 years experience across private equity, venture capital, consulting, technology, and government sectors. He specialises in driving enterprise transformation, new market creation, and sustained revenue growth.
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Perfect fit for your strategic initiatives
Teams is a perfect fit for projects where you need a fixed-scope delivery at great quality, but where a large brand consulting firm isn’t the best fit from a scope or price point of view.
Product profitability & pricing review
Analyse profitability by product and customer segment, and design a refined pricing model to improve margins and competitiveness.
Finance transformation programme execution
Design and implement a future-ready finance operating model, from process automation to faster, insight-driven reporting.
Operational resilience readiness assessment
Evaluate critical processes, vendors, and data dependencies to meet APRA CPS 230 or equivalent resilience standards – with a practical roadmap for compliance.
Credit operations process improvement
Map and redesign end-to-end credit assessment and approval workflows to reduce turnaround time and manual intervention.
Why choose Teams by Outsized
We bridge the gap between traditional consulting firms and hiring independent talent directly. Get the best of both worlds: expert project teams, flexible engagement models, and fair pricing, without compromising on quality or accountability.
About Outsized: Built by ex-consultants and industry leaders, for clients who expect more
Founded in 2016 by former big brand consultants and industry leaders, Outsized understands what quality delivery looks like. With 50+ employees across APAC and EMEA, and a platform of over 60k independents, we have depth and coverage. We complement your big brand consulting relationships, delivering fixed-scope implementation work, specialist projects, and urgent initiatives with transparency and accountability that do not fit the model of large consulting firms due to capabilities or cost.
Sara Kahlau
ANZ Lead
15 years of experience from Consulting, Digital Transformation, and Innovation.
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Anurag Bhalla
CEO & SEA Lead
18 years of Consulting and Enterprise experience from innovation and execution.
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Niclas Thelander
Founder & CMO
25 years of experience in Consulting, Financial Services, and Scale-Ups.
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Johann van Niekerk
EMEA Lead
18 years in Insurance & Insurtech. Led RGAX and RGA Ventures in Africa.
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Frequently asked questions
How is teams by outsized different from traditional consulting firms?
We offer the same consulting-grade expertise but with significantly faster deployment (weeks vs. months) and often up to 40% cost savings. You get fixed-scope pricing with transparent deliverables, flexible engagement models, and the ability to scale teams dynamically.
How do you ensure quality and team chemistry?
All professionals come from our curated network of 55,000+ vetted independent consultants with proven track records from MBB, Big 4, and leading boutique firms. Our Capability Leads personally select and interview each team member, ensuring complementary skill sets and cultural fit.
What types of projects are ideal for Teams by Outsized?
We excel at digital transformation initiatives, operational improvement programmes, technology implementations, organisational restructuring, risk and compliance projects, and strategic planning execution. Project budgets typically range from AUD 100,000 to AUD 2,000,000.
What is your pricing model and what's included?
We use fixed-scope pricing based on a time-and-materials cost-plus model with 25-35% margin for Curated Teams. All pricing includes project management support through dedicated Delivery Managers. Maximum project fees are agreed upfront—no surprises.