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Identify client opportunities with built-in margin potential before RFP release Position Gravity Global as the default choice for complex CGI engagements Shape initial project scope to include high-value governance integration points Command budgets 30, 50% above baseline CGI assignments Build repeatable positioning language that differentiates in competitive reviews.

What do you take away from the Premium engagement picks, not whatever lands course?

Identify client opportunities with built-in margin potential before RFP release Position Gravity Global as the default choice for complex CGI engagements Shape initial project scope to include high-value governance integration points Command budgets 30, 50% above baseline CGI assignments Build repeatable positioning language that differentiates in competitive reviews.

How does this map to your situation?

When a new client opportunity emerges During initial scoping calls with prospects Before responding to an RFP During internal engagement approval reviews.

What's included with your purchase?

12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters) Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access 30-day money-back guarantee.

What does the Premium engagement picks, not whatever lands cover on delivery and format?

Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access. Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed at your pace over 6, 8 weeks.

How does this compare to the alternatives?

Generic leadership or strategy courses address broad frameworks without addressing CGI-specific leverage points. This course delivers a proven method for positioning in high-margin engagements, built for practitioners leading CGI at global firms.

What does the Premium engagement picks, not whatever lands cover on frequently asked?

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

How is the Premium engagement picks, not whatever lands delivered?

The Premium engagement picks, not whatever lands is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. A certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Premium engagement picks, not whatever lands on the desk

Access higher-margin CGI assignments through differentiated positioning and client selection

$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning 30-day money-back guarantee Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Who this is for

Senior CGI lead at a global services firm, responsible for client engagement strategy and delivery oversight

Who this is not for

Individual contributors focused only on technical delivery, or practitioners without client-facing scope authority

What you walk away with

  • Identify client opportunities with built-in margin potential before RFP release
  • Position Gravity Global as the default choice for complex CGI engagements
  • Shape initial project scope to include high-value governance integration points
  • Command budgets 30, 50% above baseline CGI assignments
  • Build repeatable positioning language that differentiates in competitive reviews

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Recognizing high-margin CGI opportunities
Learn to spot early signals of client readiness for premium CGI work, budget language, stakeholder titles, and project framing that indicate room for value-based pricing.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Client budget phrasing that signals margin room
  2. Stakeholder titles linked to discretionary spend
  3. Project descriptions that invite premium positioning
  4. Signals of dissatisfaction with current provider
  5. Evidence of strategic realignment in press materials
  6. Regulatory changes creating urgent CGI needs
  7. M&A activity triggering governance overhauls
  8. Digital transformation scope gaps
  9. Past underinvestment in CGI infrastructure
  10. Executive reshuffles affecting ownership
  11. Public commitments to ESG or compliance
  12. Vendor changes creating integration openings
Module 2. Positioning Gravity Global as the natural choice
Develop messaging that surfaces your firm’s unique CGI strengths in early client conversations, making selection feel inevitable.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Leveraging Gravity Global’s domain footprint
  2. Highlighting past CGI integration successes
  3. Aligning with client’s stated transformation goals
  4. Matching team composition to client maturity
  5. Using governance depth as differentiator
  6. Connecting CGI to business outcomes
  7. Positioning beyond cost and speed claims
  8. Introducing risk prevention as value
  9. Linking CGI to stakeholder KPIs
  10. Avoiding commoditized RFP responses
  11. Shaping initial client expectations
  12. Setting the tone for premium engagement
Module 3. Shaping initial scope to include high-value components
Master the art of embedding CGI governance points into early project discussions to expand value and margin without inflating perceived effort.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Inserting compliance checkpoints early
  2. Adding audit readiness deliverables
  3. Integrating data lineage into design phase
  4. Requesting access to governance bodies
  5. Proposing cross-functional alignment sessions
  6. Including future-state roadmaps
  7. Building in change control processes
  8. Embedding risk assessment intervals
  9. Recommending standards alignment
  10. Suggesting third-party validation steps
  11. Adding executive briefing cycles
  12. Including handover and training phases
Module 4. Commanding budgets above baseline rates
Use evidence-based negotiation tactics to justify higher budgets by linking CGI work to client risk, reputation, and revenue implications.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Benchmarks from peer engagements
  2. Using public incidents as comparators
  3. Quantifying exposure reduction
  4. Tying CGI to regulatory approval timelines
  5. Estimating cost of delays or failures
  6. Demonstrating downstream efficiency gains
  7. Linking governance to investor confidence
  8. Highlighting brand protection value
  9. Using audit findings as leverage
  10. Referencing internal client memos
  11. Showing competitive differentiation
  12. Projecting long-term cost avoidance
Module 5. Building repeatable positioning language
Create adaptable messaging frameworks that maintain premium positioning across different client industries and maturity levels.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Core value pillars for CGI offerings
  2. Client-specific adaptation rules
  3. Language for regulated industries
  4. Messaging for tech-first clients
  5. Approach for legacy-heavy environments
  6. Tone adjustments for C-suite vs ops
  7. Frameworks for fast-moving clients
  8. Phrasing for risk-averse cultures
  9. Handling requests for discounting
  10. Maintaining value under negotiation
  11. Updating messaging quarterly
  12. Tracking what resonates
Module 6. Client selection criteria for maximum leverage
Develop a filter to prioritize prospects where Gravity Global can win on value, not just price, increasing win rate and margin quality.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identifying clients with recent leadership changes
  2. Spotting organizations in transformation mode
  3. Finding firms with public compliance goals
  4. Targeting post-merger integration phases
  5. Prioritizing clients under regulatory scrutiny
  6. Focusing on companies with active ESG reporting
  7. Avoiding dead-end procurement processes
  8. Recognizing openness to new partners
  9. Assessing internal CGI capability gaps
  10. Evaluating budget flexibility indicators
  11. Matching client timeline urgency
  12. Scoring strategic alignment potential
Module 7. Engagement packaging that resists commoditization
Design project structures that bundle CGI work into strategic initiatives, shielding scope from line-item cuts.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Bundling audit readiness with rollout
  2. Combining training with governance design
  3. Packaging change management into delivery
  4. Adding executive dashboards as standard
  5. Including stakeholder alignment sessions
  6. Offering roadmap development as add-on
  7. Tying CGI to platform migration efforts
  8. Linking controls to automation rollout
  9. Positioning as transformation enablement
  10. Using phased delivery to build momentum
  11. Layering in compliance certification
  12. Embedding maturity assessments
Module 8. Influencing procurement beyond price metrics
Equip your team to reframe procurement discussions around risk, continuity, and strategic alignment, not just cost and speed.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Preparing stakeholder-specific briefings
  2. Anticipating procurement scoring models
  3. Providing evidence of risk mitigation
  4. Demonstrating past delivery stability
  5. Highlighting team tenure and expertise
  6. Using client testimonials strategically
  7. Including continuity guarantees
  8. Offering knowledge transfer as standard
  9. Emphasizing governance as durability
  10. Linking CGI to business resilience
  11. Reframing 'cost per resource' metrics
  12. Introducing cost of failure comparisons
Module 9. Strengthening internal deal governance
Implement review practices that ensure only high-potential, well-scoped CGI engagements move forward.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Setting minimum margin thresholds
  2. Requiring strategic alignment justification
  3. Adding client maturity assessments
  4. Reviewing team capacity fit
  5. Evaluating governance integration points
  6. Scoring leadership engagement level
  7. Assessing expansion potential
  8. Checking for procurement red flags
  9. Validating budget realism
  10. Reviewing past client patterns
  11. Ensuring executive sponsorship
  12. Confirming access to decision-makers
Module 10. Expanding from delivery to influence
Shift client perception from vendor to strategic advisor by consistently delivering insight beyond the statement of work.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Sharing market benchmark data
  2. Providing risk horizon updates
  3. Offering executive reading lists
  4. Flagging emerging regulatory trends
  5. Suggesting cross-functional improvements
  6. Hosting informal knowledge shares
  7. Publishing internal thought leadership
  8. Inviting clients to peer sessions
  9. Creating governance scorecards
  10. Sending quarterly maturity insights
  11. Highlighting unrecognized dependencies
  12. Proposing optimization opportunities
Module 11. Scaling positioning across the team
Equip delivery leads with tools to maintain premium messaging consistency across multiple engagements.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Core messaging playbook distribution
  2. Templated client update frameworks
  3. Standardized risk communication format
  4. Governance milestone language
  5. Win story documentation process
  6. Internal knowledge-sharing rhythm
  7. Peer review of client materials
  8. Client feedback integration
  9. Updating positioning quarterly
  10. Tracking client stakeholder shifts
  11. Maintaining message consistency
  12. Empowering junior leads with examples
Module 12. Tracking and refining leverage over time
Implement lightweight tracking to measure the success of premium positioning and adapt quickly.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Monitoring win rate by client tier
  2. Tracking margin by engagement type
  3. Measuring client expansion velocity
  4. Assessing scope creep resistance
  5. Reviewing client feedback themes
  6. Comparing budget adherence
  7. Evaluating repeat engagement rate
  8. Scoring client strategic openness
  9. Updating targeting criteria
  10. Adjusting messaging based on wins
  11. Benchmarking against peer firms
  12. Refining internal approval filters

How this maps to your situation

  • When a new client opportunity emerges
  • During initial scoping calls with prospects
  • Before responding to an RFP
  • During internal engagement approval reviews

Before vs. after

Before
Opportunities are evaluated based on availability and baseline scope, with limited ability to influence client selection or budget.
After
You proactively shape high-margin CGI engagements, commanding budgets and picking clients aligned with Gravity Global’s strategic advantage.

What's included with your purchase

  • 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
  • Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

Delivery and format

  • Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access

Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed at your pace over 6, 8 weeks.

How this compares to the alternatives

Generic leadership or strategy courses address broad frameworks without addressing CGI-specific leverage points. This course delivers a proven method for positioning in high-margin engagements, built for practitioners leading CGI at global firms.

Frequently asked

Is this course relevant for someone leading CGI at a global services firm?
Yes, it was designed specifically for senior CGI leads shaping client engagement strategy and delivery approach.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does the course include real client examples?
Yes, each module includes worked examples and templates from actual CGI engagements in regulated and transformation-heavy environments.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed at your pace over 6, 8 weeks..

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours