Partnered Implementation: Co-Led 4-Day Work Week Support for SMEs
A collaborative coaching partnership for SMEs (50–150 staff) preparing to design, launch, implement and measure a 4-Day Work Week 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 SMEs Choose Partnered Implementation for a 4-Day Work Week Trial
Partnered Implementation is part of our Implementation Support (SME Coaching Packages) and is designed for SMEs that want a structured, evidence-based, and co-led approach to preparing for a 4-Day Work Week or Reduced Work Hours trial.
This package is ideal for organizations that:
Prefer co-led coaching rather than full redesign facilitation
Have internal capacity to implement the trial with expert support
Want clear guidance on workflow adjustments and trial preparation
Need milestone accountability at key stages
Are implementing a 4-Day Work Week trial for the first time
Must maintain performance, service delivery, and compliance during reduced hours
Want to partner with an expert to help reduce risk and boost leadership confidence
Partnered Implementation helps SMEs trail a 4-Day Work Week with clarity and confidence, balancing expert insight with internal leadership ownership.
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Phase 1 – Preparation & Planning |
Understand key risk areas, align leadership, and set up the trial framework. |
This phase ensures your team starts with clarity, realistic expectations, and an evidence-led roadmap. |
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Phase 2 – Implementation Support & Milestone Guidance |
Co-led coaching through major stages of the trial setup and execution. |
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A Co-Led, Three-Phase Journey to a Successful 4-Day Work Week Trial
Partnered Implementation follows a structured, co-led process that prepares SMEs to run a safe, measurable, and well-supported 4-Day Work Week Trial.
Partnered Implementation – Phases & Key Activities
Phase 1 – Preparation & Planning
Focus:
Understand key risk areas, align leadership, and set up the trial framework.
Key Activities:
- Leadership alignment session
- Review of organizational priorities and potential barriers
- Establishment of trial goals and success metrics
- Trial structure and timeline planning
- Introduction to 4 Day Week Global dashboards and supporting documentation
This phase ensures your team starts with clarity, realistic expectations, and an evidence-led roadmap.
Phase 2 – Implementation Support & Milestone Guidance
Focus:
Co-led coaching through major stages of the trial setup and execution.
Key Activities:
- 12–15 hours of tailored coaching
- Three structured milestone sessions
- Workflow refinement guidance
Co-Led Coaching, Dashboards, and Templates for a Successful 4-Day Work Week Trial
Partnered Implementation includes all tools, frameworks, and coaching needed to design, implement, and measure a successful reduced-hours trial.
Key Deliverables:
12–15 hours of expert coaching
Three milestone review sessions
Trial planning supporting documentation
Accountability dashboards
Workflow refinement support
Guidance on risk mitigation
Performance insights & trial evaluation
Recommendations for sustaining a 4-Day Work Week
Access to core 4 Day Week Global resources throughout the engagement
This package gives SMEs a guided, co-led pathway that strengthens internal capability while maintaining expert oversight.
Investment range:
Partnered Implementation by 4 Day Week Global ranges from $8,500 – $9,800 USD, depending on your structure, department complexity, and level of coaching support required.
Co-Led Coaching, Dashboards, and Templates for a Successful 4-Day Work Week Trial
Partnered Implementation includes all tools, frameworks, and coaching needed to design, implement, and measure a successful reduced-hours trial.
Partnered Implementation Support
Key Deliverables:
12–15 hours of expert coaching
Three milestone review sessions
Trial planning supporting documentation
Accountability dashboards
Workflow refinement support
Guidance on risk mitigation
Performance insights & trial evaluation
Recommendations for sustaining a 4-Day Work Week
Access to core 4 Day Week Global resources throughout the engagement
This package gives SMEs a guided, co-led pathway that strengthens internal capability while maintaining expert oversight.
Investment range:
Partnered Implementation by 4 Day Week Global ranges from $8,500 – $9,800 USD, depending on your structure, department complexity, and level of coaching support required.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Partnered Implementation is ideal for SMEs with 50–150 employees that want expert guidance and milestone-based coaching to prepare and deliver for a 4-Day Work Week or Reduced Hours Working trial. This co-led model combines internal ownership with structured support from 4 Day Week Global, offering a balanced pathway for organizations that don’t require full redesign facilitation.
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Partnered Implementation helps SMEs prepare for and deliver their first 4-Day Work Week trial through co-led coaching, structured templates, workflow guidance, and milestone sessions.
It assumes your organization already has a defined reduced-hours model, either through the 4 Day Week Design Program or equivalent internal preparation, and focuses on supporting execution, not designing the model itself.
The engagement ensures your teams stay aligned, risks are actively managed, and your trial follows a proven, low-risk implementation approach with shared accountability throughout.
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Partnered Implementation requires managers and team leads to participate in milestone sessions and coordinate internal activities. The heavy lifting is shared your leaders are supported by 4 Day Week Global to ensure a smooth, structured 4-Day Work Week implementation.
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Partnered Implementation includes:
12–15 hours of expert coaching
Three milestone review sessions
Dashboards to track trial progress
Planning templates and documentation
Workflow refinement guidance
Communication and scheduling support
Final trial insights + next-step recommendations
These tools ensure your organization can design, monitor, and evaluate a 4-Day Work Week trial confidently.
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No. Partnered Implementation is designed to support organisations that have already completed the 4 Day Week Design Program or have a clearly defined reduced-hours model and are ready to move into co-led implementation.
This service focuses on co-led implementation support, including milestone-based coaching, dashboards, workflow refinement, and risk management. It does not replace the Design Program or provide end-to-end work redesign facilitation.
If your organisation has not yet completed the design phase, this will be identified during the discovery consultation, and the appropriate design or preparation support will be recommended before implementation begins.
A discovery consultation confirms readiness for partnered implementation and the level of support required to deliver a safe, well-structured reduced-hours trial.
Ready to Co-Lead a Successful 4-Day Work Week Trial?
Partnered Implementation provides the structure, coaching, and milestone accountability SMEs need to confidently design and deliver a 4-Day Work Week Trial. If your organization has 50–150 employees and wants expert support without a full-facilitation package, this is the ideal pathway.