Guided Implementation: Light-Touch Support for Your 4-Day Work Week Trial
Expert guidance for SMEs under 50 staff preparing to run their first reduced-hours trial.
Guided Implementation by 4 Day Week Global is our lightest support package for SMEs ready to run their first 4-Day Work Week trial. It combines expert coaching, proven templates, and milestone reviews to help small organizations launch a safe, structured, and confidence-building reduced-hours trial without full redesign facilitation.
Why Guided Implementation Works for Small SMEs Starting a 4-Day Work Week Trial
Guided Implementation is part of our Implementation Support (SME Coaching Packages) a suite designed specifically for SMEs adopting a 4-Day Work Week or Reduced Hours Work Week model.
This pathway is ideal for teams that:
Want expert input but plan to execute most work internally
Have already completed the 4-Day Week Design Program
Are preparing for their first 4-Day Work Week trial
Need accountability and clarity without full facilitation
Operate in environments where workflow changes can be managed locally
Prefer a lightweight coaching approach with targeted interventions
Guided Implementation gives small organizations the structure they need without unnecessary complexity or cost.
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Phase 1 – Trial Preparation & Readiness |
Prepare leaders and teams for a safe, well-structured 4-Day Work Week trial. |
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Phase 2 – Coaching & Milestone Reviews |
Support your team as they launch and manage their own 4-Day Work Week trial. |
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Phase 3 – Trial Evaluation & Next Steps |
Measure the impact and decide how to move forward. |
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A Light-Touch, Three-Phase Journey to Your First 4-Day Work Week Trial
Guided Implementation provides structured guidance, milestone reviews, and practical coaching to help your team prepare for and deliver a reduced-hours trial.
Guided Implementation – Phases & Key Activities
Phase 1 – Trial Preparation & Readiness
Focus:
Prepare leaders and teams for a safe, well-structured 4-Day Work Week trial.
Key Activities:
- Leadership alignment session
- Review of priorities, operational risks, and role coverage
- Establishing trial goals and success indicators
- Trial preparation checklist and templates
Phase 2 – Coaching & Milestone Reviews
Focus:
Support your team as they launch and manage their own 4-Day Work Week trial.
Key Activities:
- 6 coaching hours tailored to your needs
- Two milestone review sessions
- Troubleshooting and risk guidance
- Workflow and communication adjustments
- Accountability check-ins
Phase 3 – Trial Evaluation & Next Steps
Focus:
Measure the impact and decide how to move forward.
Key Activities:
- Trial insights and KPI review
- Recommendations for sustaining the 4-Day Work Week
- Guidance on whether to extend, refine, or scale the model
- Optional escalation into Partnered or Supported Trial
Coaching, Templates, and Milestone Support for a Successful 4-Day Work Week Trial
Guided Implementation includes the essential coaching and tools needed for a safe, structured, 4-Day Work Week Trial.
Guided Implementation Support
Key Deliverables:
6 hours of expert coaching
Two milestone review sessions
Trial planning supporting documentation
Workflow and communication guidance
Operational risk support
Trial evaluation and next-step recommendations
Access to 4 Day Week Global resources throughout the engagement
This package ensures your team runs a confident and informed 4-Day Work Week Trial with expert guardrails.
Investment Range:
Guided Implementation by 4 Day Week Global is priced between $4,500 – $5,500 USD, offering a cost-effective pathway for small SMEs preparing for their first 4-Day Work Week trial.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Guided Implementation is best for SMEs with fewer than 50 employees that want expert guidance and structure without full facilitation. It suits teams that intend to independently run a 4-Day Work Week or Reduced Hours Work Week trial but still need milestone support and coaching.
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Guided Implementation helps small SMEs prepare for and deliver their first 4-Day Work Week trial through coaching, structured templates, and milestone reviews.
It assumes your organisation already has a defined reduced-hours model, either through the 4 Day Week Design Program and focuses on supporting execution, not designing the model itself.
The engagement ensures your team follows a proven, low-risk implementation approach while maintaining internal ownership. -
Your team should be prepared to lead most of the trial internally. Guided Implementation provides the direction, not full delivery. Managers and department leads participate in milestone sessions while maintaining responsibility for day-to-day execution of the 4-Day Work Week trial.
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Guided Implementation includes:
6 hours of expert coaching
Two milestone review sessions
Trial planning supporting documentation
Workflow and communication guidance
Operational risk support
Trial evaluation and next-step recommendations
Access to 4 Day Week Global resources throughout the engagement
These resources help your organization confidently prepare, launch, and evaluate a 4-Day Work Week trial with light-touch expert support.
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No. Guided Implementation is designed to support organizations that have already completed the 4 Day Week Design Program and are ready to put a reduced-hours plan into practice.
This service focuses on implementation support, including coaching, templates, milestone reviews, and risk guidance. It does not replace the Design Program or provide full work redesign facilitation.
If your organization has not yet designed its reduced-hours model, we strongly recommend completing the Design Program before beginning implementation.
A discovery consultation confirms readiness for implementation and whether additional design or preparation support is required before commencing.
Ready to Launch Your First 4-Day Work Week Trial?
If you’re a small SME preparing for your first 4-Day Work Week trial, Guided Implementation gives you the clarity, tools, and expert direction to support your planning and learning. With Guided Implementation, you can move forward with confidence at the lightest level of structured support.